Chris Feng
Chairman & CEO

Chris Feng joins the Infintium team with 30+ years of experience in engineering and management in the technology, automotive and automation fields. He has served for over six years as the president of Haosen Automation North America – a business focused on powertrain, hydrogen fuel cell and battery assembly technologies.

Prior to Haosen, Chris was the president of Fuyao Automotive North America. He founded the company in Michigan and built up the team to several hundred employees over the course of seven years. Under his leadership, Fuyao Automotive North America won General Motors’ prestigious “Supplier of the Year” award four times. He also spearheaded a $400M+ investment in Ohio in 2014, which was the largest investment into Ohio state history by a glass supplier.

Chris also worked 12 years at Chrysler / Daimler-Chrysler with various responsibilities from manufacturing engineering to body system design engineering. 

Chris holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechatronics from Dalian University of Technology. He also spent two years at University of Michigan as a mechanical engineering researcher.

Robert Clippard, Ph.D.
Vice President, Engineering and Business Development

Robert joined Infintium in 2021. He oversees all aspects of software and electrical development across each class of power cell. This includes the sensor fusion design, power control unit design, power conversion and management, data collection, and our KPI indication platform. He joins after having worked with various manufacturers ranging from Proterra, Daimler Trucks North America, BMW Group USA, and PowerSecure. Through his various roles he has worked with both emerging technology as well as legacy systems. With two startups under his belt, he is also well versed in dynamic, hypergrowth development surrounding new technology deployments.

Robert’s role leading the electrical and software development at Proterra, has provided him with knowledge of the technical hurdles purely battery powered EV platforms face. While there he worked to launch multiple generations of battery electric transit buses, worked with various OEMs to integrate battery electric systems into demonstration vehicles, and helped launch multiple OEM battery electric vehicles using Proterra technology.

Robert holds a Ph.D. in Automotive Engineering from Clemson University as well as Master of Science in Computer Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degrees from North Carolina State University.

Scott Blackburn
Vice President, Operations

Scott Blackburn joined infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc. in 2020, bringing with him over 20 years of extensive experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. With a proven track record in multi-departmental leadership, Scott has successfully managed and optimized key operational areas, including quality assurance and control, supply chain management, production and materials oversight, as well as service management. 

In his previous role at infintium, Scott was instrumental in driving quality excellence by overseeing the Quality Management Systems (QMS), spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing product and process capabilities. His expertise in manufacturing quality functions has played a crucial role in elevating operational efficiencies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

Prior to joining infintium, Scott built a career in the automotive sector, serving as a Senior Quality Engineer for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. In these roles, he was responsible for implementing robust quality systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements that resulted in measurable gains in productivity, cost reduction, and defect prevention. 

Scott possesses deep technical expertise in root cause analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, certified quality engineering, ISO standards, and advanced product quality planning (APQP/PPAP). He is trained in Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certifications, further reinforcing his ability to develop data-driven solutions that enhance operational performance. 

Scott earned his Bachelor of Science in IDS from the University of South Carolina, with a major focus on Business and a minor in Statistics. His strong analytical skills, combined with his leadership acumen, make him a key driver of operational excellence at infintium. 

As Vice President of Operations, Scott remains committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency, ensuring infintium’s sustained growth and success in the competitive manufacturing landscape. 

Brian Robinson
Director of Engineering

Brian joined Infintium in 2018 after nearly a decade of experience in the automotive and transit industries. At Infintium, he is responsible for all new product design and development, engineering support of existing product, and delivering projects on time and budget.

Prior to joining Infintium, Brian worked for Hyundai Motor Company as a Body Structures design engineer and for Proterra as the lead Body Systems Engineer where he was responsible for the successful design and release of the next generation EV Composite Bus Body. At Infintium, Brian has been responsible for projects ranging from Light Duty Truck FCEV integration to project management of cost reduction initiatives and development of next generation FCEV Industrial Forklift Applications.

Brian holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.