Ian Pang
About Ian Pang
Ian Pang is an Engineering Technician currently employed at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in mechanical and product design, having held various technical roles in companies such as Joby Aviation, Impossible Aerospace, and Vantage Robotics.
Work at Joby Aviation
Ian Pang currently serves as an Engineering Technician at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves contributing to the development and engineering processes within the company. Previously, he worked as a Mechanical Technician at Joby Aviation for nine months from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he gained experience in the aviation sector, focusing on mechanical systems and their applications in innovative aircraft design.
Education and Expertise
Ian Pang has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Product Design from the Academy of Art University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to this, he achieved an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Kapiolani Community College, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for one year in 2009 to 2010.
Background in UAV and Product Design
Ian Pang has extensive experience in the fields of UAV technology and product design. He worked as a UAV Technician and Product Manufacturing specialist at Vantage Robotics from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on the production and technical aspects of unmanned aerial vehicles. Following this, he served as a Research and Development Technician at Impossible Aerospace for one year, from 2019 to 2020, contributing to innovative aerospace solutions.
Previous Experience in Design and Manufacturing
Before his tenure in the aviation and UAV sectors, Ian Pang gained experience in footwear design as a Footwear Design Associate at Deckers Brands from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Facilities Technician at TechShop, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area for six months in 2016. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in design principles and manufacturing processes.