Electrical systems
Accumulator design, LV/HV wiring, BMS integration, sensor packaging, telemetry, diagnostics, and SAE electrical documentation.
CFE teams
Electrical, mechanical, and business crews driving one EV program.
These teams share the same 2026 goal and collaborate daily inside the Fountain Street shop.
Build tracks
Where you can contribute
Mechanical systems
Chassis, suspension, steering, braking, cooling, aero, ergonomics, manufacturing plans, and test fixtures.
Business & partnerships
Cost/design/static events, sponsor relations, charitable donations, campus outreach, project schedules, and travel logistics.
Leads & designers
Faces behind the 2026 build
Mechanical Team Lead
Tristan Padfield
Guides chassis packaging, suspension geometry, and design reviews to make sure every subsystem interfaces cleanly before fabrication.
Electrical Team Lead
Zach McEwin
Owns the accumulator strategy, HV safety case, and LV harness architecture while coordinating documentation for SAE’s EV rules.
Mechanical Designer
Mark Kloosterman
Focuses on suspension hardware, uprights, and manufacturability details that keep the Fountain Street machine shop efficient.
Mechanical Designer
Zach Hatch
Supports steering, pedal assembly, and driver ergonomics while helping document build procedures for future members.
Business & partnerships leader – recruiting now
We’re searching for a dedicated business/marketing/project manager to own sponsor relations and donor communications. Reach out if that’s you →