Roopinderjit Bath
About Roopinderjit Bath
Roopinderjit Bath is a Senior Director of Engineering at Redwood Materials, where he focuses on battery materials recycling. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as NASA, Intel, and UC Davis, and has a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Roopinderjit Bath currently serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Redwood Materials, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on advancing engineering initiatives related to battery materials manufacturing and recycling. His leadership aims to enhance the company's efforts in closing the loop on battery materials, contributing to sustainable practices in the industry.
Previous Experience at Redwood Materials
Before his current position, Roopinderjit Bath worked as the Director of Engineering at Redwood Materials from 2022 to 2024. During this time, he played a significant role in engineering projects that supported the company's mission to innovate in battery recycling and materials management. His tenure in Carson City, Nevada, was marked by a commitment to improving manufacturing processes.
Career at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Roopinderjit Bath was employed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as the Lead Manufacturing and Operations Engineer from 2019 to 2022. His work included significant contributions to the Mars 2020 rover 'Perseverance', particularly in sensor fabrication. This role underscored his expertise in engineering and operations within high-stakes environments.
Education and Expertise
Roopinderjit Bath holds multiple degrees in engineering. He earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University from 2003 to 2007. His academic background is complemented by a Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, also from UC Davis, achieved during the same period.
Professional Development and Advocacy
Throughout his career, Roopinderjit Bath has advocated for an interdisciplinary approach to design, emphasizing the importance of integrating various engineering disciplines to foster innovation. His experience spans roles in academia, including teaching assistant and research assistant positions at UC Davis, where he collaborated on cutting-edge technology projects in the nanotechnology department.