Thorin Tobiassen
About Thorin Tobiassen
Thorin Tobiassen is a Staff Mechanical Engineer currently working at Petra, where he focuses on guiding R&D and advancing manufacturing workflows. He has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Tesla, Made In Space, and Aptiv, and possesses degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology.
Current Role at Petra
Thorin Tobiassen serves as a Staff Mechanical Engineer at Petra, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he engages in systems level Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Concept of Operations (CONOPS). He contributes to guiding the technical direction of Petra's research and development timeline and product roadmap. Additionally, he collaborates on technical proposals, leveraging his extensive engineering background to support Petra's innovative projects.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Prior to his current role at Petra, Thorin Tobiassen held several positions in mechanical engineering. He worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Tesla for five months in 2022. Before that, he served as Lead Mechanical Engineer at Made In Space, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as Mechanical Engineer - DFAM and Fixtures Lead at Aptiv, and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at RedZone Robotics Inc. His diverse background spans various sectors, including autonomous driving and space exploration.
Educational Background
Thorin Tobiassen has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Manufacturing Technology from San Diego City College, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. He also attended San Diego State University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering before transferring back to the University of Pittsburgh.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Thorin Tobiassen founded 412-EPC, where he served as Lead Consultant from 2015 to 2020. This role allowed him to apply his mechanical engineering expertise in a consulting capacity, providing insights and solutions to various engineering challenges. His entrepreneurial experience complements his technical skills and enhances his ability to guide projects effectively.
Passion for Innovative Projects
Thorin Tobiassen enjoys creating projects that are intentionally unconventional, aiming to inspire others to appreciate beauty in the unconventional. He has a keen interest in advancing manufacturing workflows, particularly through additive manufacturing. His passion extends to engineering advances that benefit humanity's future, including initiatives related to space exploration and renewable energy ecosystems.