Richard Phillips

Richard Phillips is a highly skilled engineering professional with extensive experience in simulation engineering, having served at YASA since September 2017 in various roles, culminating in the position of Senior Lead Technical Specialist - Simulation. Prior to this, Richard contributed as a Development Engineer at YASA, focussing on the cooling systems of electrical components for a brief period in 2016. Early career experiences include a summer internship with i-want-to-study-engineering.org, where Richard created educational videos to inspire A-level students towards engineering, and a summer placement at Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd, which involved designing improvements for water coolant pumps. Richard holds a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2017, following secondary education at Lancaster Royal Grammar School.