Patrick von Hirschfeld

Patrick von Hirschfeld is a highly skilled engineer with a focus on vehicle engineering and battery systems, currently serving as Lead Vehicle Engineer at Vantage Power since June 2023. Prior experience includes roles at Arrival, where Patrick held positions as Senior Battery Design Engineer and Battery Development Engineer, and a previous tenure at Vantage Power as Battery Systems & eDrivetrain Engineer. Patrick's background encompasses significant contributions to mechanical design and integration within the heavy vehicle industry, as well as cost-saving initiatives and product enhancements at Technical Systems. Patrick began professional engineering experience as a Junior Design Engineer at Triz Engineering Solutions and gained foundational skills through student engineer positions at Denith Engineering and Bowler PET. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town.