Alumni

Heidi graduated from Michigan Tech in 1993 with her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. She went on to earn her masters in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1997. She currently works as Autonomous Vehicle Hardware Team Lead for Ford Motor Company where she is responsible for joint design, development, and delivery of autonomous vehicle sensors and computing solutions. Heidi has been with . . .

Jim Stone earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering, with honor, from Michigan Tech in 1940 and made his career with the General Foods Corporation. He later attended the Advanced Management Training Program of the Harvard Graduate Business School. He started as a student engineer in the Post Division, Battle Creek. In 1960, he began work in Jell-O operations and in the Post division where he rose through various positions . . .

Joseph Williams earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Michigan Tech in 2022, and a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration in 2024. Joseph is a manager of manufacturing robotics and automation research at General Motors in Warren, Michigan. Joseph’s academic journey, encompassing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a Master’s in Business Administration, and an . . .

Pete Knudson earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1964 and began his career with the Budd Company as a management trainee. He would spend the next 19 years with the company, including stints as executive vice president and general manager of Auto Manufacturas and as president and general manager of Budd's Canadian subsidiary. He became group vice president of automotive products for Budd in . . .