Mariano Ferraris
About Mariano Ferraris
Mariano Ferraris serves as the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Powertrain and Electronics at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2019. With over 16 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, he specializes in the design of processes and equipment for eVTOL powertrain components.
Work at Joby Aviation
Mariano Ferraris serves as the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Powertrain and Electronics at Joby Aviation. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and manufacturing processes for eVTOL powertrain components. His role involves designing processes, equipment, and facilities essential for the production of advanced aviation technologies. Joby Aviation is known for its focus on sustainable air transportation solutions.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Before joining Joby Aviation, Mariano Ferraris accumulated extensive experience in manufacturing engineering. He worked at Tesla as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Battery Engineering from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to operations at Gigafactory 1. He also served as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at SF Motors Inc for one year, from 2018 to 2019, and worked at Abaxis as an Automation Engineer for seven years, from 2007 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Mariano Ferraris holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He also earned an Associate of Science in Engineering from Hartnell College, completing his studies there from 2001 to 2003. His educational background supports his specialization in manufacturing engineering, particularly in powertrain and electronics.
Background in Engineering
Mariano Ferraris began his engineering career as an Engineering Intern at Graniterock in 2006. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the manufacturing engineering field. Over the past 16 years, he has developed a strong focus on process design and manufacturing for powertrain components, particularly in the context of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.