Wilson Hsu
About Wilson Hsu
Wilson Hsu is a Powertrain Mechanical Engineer at Joby Aviation, with a background in mechanical engineering and a minor in commerce from The University of British Columbia. He has held various engineering roles, including internships at notable companies like Tesla and Apple, and has experience in leadership positions within engineering teams.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Wilson Hsu serves as a Powertrain Mechanical Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the design and development of powertrain systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. His work contributes to the advancement of sustainable aviation technology.
Previous Experience at The University of British Columbia
Prior to his current role, Wilson Hsu worked at The University of British Columbia (UBC) as the Engineering Design Team Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, he coordinated engineering design projects, facilitating collaboration among students and faculty to enhance educational outcomes in engineering disciplines.
Engineering Background and Education
Wilson Hsu studied Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Commerce at The University of British Columbia. He earned his Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree from 2015 to 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and business practices.
Internship Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Wilson has gained diverse internship experience in mechanical engineering. He worked as a Mechanical Design Intern at Genesis Robotics for three months in 2019, and as a Reliability Engineering Intern at Apple for three months in 2020. Additionally, he interned at Tesla as a Power Electronics Design Intern for seven months in 2018, where he contributed to the design of power electronics systems.
Leadership Roles and Early Career
Wilson Hsu has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He was the Captain of UBC Solar from 2016 to 2017, leading a team focused on solar energy projects. He also served as a Camp Leader at Byte Camp from 2013 to 2016, where he guided youth in technology-related activities. His early career included roles as a Youth Leader with the Vancouver School Board and an Enumerator with Statistics Canada.