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Matthew Silvester

Senior Lead CAE Engineer at YASA

Matthew Silvester is a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Lead CAE Engineer at YASA since July 2021, Matthew leads CAE delivery for automotive e-motor and controller projects for YASA Mercedes-Benz and third-party customers. Prior to this role, Matthew spent six years at Rolls-Royce, where responsibilities included managing the structural system design of the UltraFan demonstrator and overseeing a team for the Trent XWB Whole Engine Modelling project. Earlier experience includes mechanical design engineering at Windflow Technology Limited, focusing on wind turbine systems, and multiple engineering roles at Rolls-Royce involving aero engine development and modelling. Matthew holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Aerospace Engineering and a BE (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, along with other qualifications from various institutions.

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YASA was founded on the principle that small, light electric motors would play a growing role in meeting both the strict emissions targets being set globally in a wide range of industries and the requirement for greater efficiency through electrification.The Company was incorporated in 2009 based on a unique patented motor technology invented bythe Company’s founder and CTO Dr Tim Woolmer whilst studying for his DPhil at Oxford University. The unique YASA motor technology is ideal for a range of mobile applications such as hydraulics replacement, power generation, traction and propulsion and hybridisation. YASA Motors manufactures a range of standard electric motors and generators based on our unique motor topology at our factory and Company Headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The YASA-750, YASA-250 and YASA-400 products have been designed to be integrated into customers’ products in a range of markets and industries with minimal application engineering. In addition to our standard products, YASA has a design and development team dedicated to making bespoke motors for customers for medium-high volume applications.