Engineering Career
After retiring from racing, Butler focused on a career at Delphi Automotive Systems. In two years, he earned a BSBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and was recognized with the “Outstanding Professional” award in his graduating class. Despite lacking a technical degree, Butler then set out to become an engineer by relying on technical skills he had honed as a racer. This determination eventually paid off as Butler became a senior systems engineer and received many company awards for his technical contributions. On one occasion, Butler received a $20,000 bonus for cost-saving electrical diagnostic procedures he developed. These accomplishments allowed Butler to receive increasingly challenging technical assignments, such as:
- Lead engineer for Delphi's first concept demonstration of “fly-by-wire” electronic throttle control for motorcycle applications.
- Lead engineer for a prototype electronic data monitoring system for combat vehicles. Butler was also project manager for the system’s installation into a test fleet of United States Marine Corps LAV-25 armored vehicles.
- Systems integration technical leader for advanced hybrid propulsion for heavy duty vehicles.
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