{"id":707,"date":"2022-12-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/careerservices\/?p=707"},"modified":"2022-12-05T18:01:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T18:01:59","slug":"career-paths-greg-shendel-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/careerservices\/2022\/12\/12\/career-paths-greg-shendel-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Paths: Greg Shendel \u201910"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greg Shendel is a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for Tesla\u2019s Power Electronics group<\/a>. A 2010 graduate who earned a B.S. in both Engineering and Applied Science, he was a 2019 recipient of the 18 of the Last 9 award<\/a>. Learn about his Career Path below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you reach your current position?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My career started in power electronics design with Parker Hannifin. I joined a small interdisciplinary team of highly talented individuals that exposed me to many topics outside of my direct field of study. I also gained a great mentor who taught me how to attack engineering problems critically and effectively through first-principles thinking. I was a sponge, learning everything I could. After five years, I followed my mentor to Tesla at his recommendation. While at Tesla, I continued to expand my engineering skills, experience, and responsibility. I tackled ever greater technical challenges and reached my current role through several promotions. I now lead a team of mechanical engineers that is designing Tesla\u2019s next generation industrial power converters for its Megapack product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did Miami University set you up for success in your career?  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miami helped prepare me for success in several ways. The MUDEC study abroad program<\/a> in Luxembourg helped shape my global perspective and challenged me to become more independent and confident. The FSAE competition was a great opportunity to apply classroom learning in a hands-on experience designing, building, and racing a car. The College of Engineering and Computing\u2019s emphasis on undergraduate learning and low student-to-faculty ratio allowed great access to professors and provided many opportunities for deeper technical learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your best piece of career advice for current college students?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people you know are key to your success. Curate relationships, maintain connections from college and previous jobs, network a bunch, and find a good mentor early on. You\u2019ll be surprised how impactful these relationships become as you progress through your career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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