Darrell joined Michigan Tech in August of 2016 after a nine-year career at General Motors where he served in a variety of roles. Dr. Robinette's career at GM started in 2007 as a powertrain integration engineer at the Noise and Vibration Center at the Milford proving grounds working as a specialist in drivetrain torsional dynamics. In 2011, Dr. Robinette transferred to the automatic transmission Road-to-Lab-to-Math group developing methodologies for implementing model-based control algorithms and dynamometer-based calibration techniques into production vehicle programs with the aim of increased efficiency and robustness with respect to drive quality. In late 2015 Dr. Robinette transitioned to the electrification propulsion systems engineering group working on a range of topics related to system dynamics for the next generation of electrified propulsion systems.