Ben Lerner
About Ben Lerner
Ben Lerner is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer currently employed at Charge Robotics in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having held various positions at notable organizations including Hyphen, Apollo Fusion, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Work at Charge Robotics
Ben Lerner currently serves as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Charge Robotics, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing his expertise in mechanical design to the company's projects. His role involves applying advanced engineering principles to develop innovative robotic solutions.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Before joining Charge Robotics, Ben Lerner accumulated extensive experience in mechanical engineering. He worked at Hyphen as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2021 to 2022, and previously held the position of Lead Mechanical Engineer at Apollo Fusion from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Apollo Fusion also included a role as a Mechanical Engineer from 2019 to 2020.
Internships and Early Career
Ben Lerner began his career with various internships that laid the foundation for his mechanical engineering skills. He interned at QuantumScape in 2016 and at Astra in 2017. Additionally, he gained research experience as a Summer Research Intern at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in 2014, and as an Undergraduate Researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Ben Lerner earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Stanford University. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 2013 to 2017 and his Master's degree from 2016 to 2019. During his time at Stanford, he also served as a Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing his knowledge and skills in the field.