Jia Guo
About Jia Guo
Jia Guo is a Product Design Engineer currently working at Skydio in San Mateo County, California. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in product development and design, including internships at Tesla and Formlabs.
Current Role at Skydio
Jia Guo currently serves as a Product Design Engineer at Skydio, a position held since 2022. In this role, Guo is involved in the design and development of a new dock product line. The work at Skydio emphasizes innovative design solutions and incorporates advanced engineering principles.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to joining Skydio, Jia Guo gained experience in product development through various roles. Guo worked at AOMS Technologies Inc. as a Product Developer - Mechanical for three months in 2019. Additionally, Guo held a position as a Prototype Engineering Intern at Formlabs for three months in the same year, where hands-on prototyping skills were further developed.
Education and Mechanical Engineering Background
Jia Guo studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, achieving the status of Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 2017 to 2022. This education provided a strong foundation in mechanical principles, including material selection and solid mechanics, which are essential for a career in product design.
Experience with Solar Car Team
From 2017 to 2020, Jia Guo was involved with the Midnight Sun Solar Car Team as Steering Lead. This role provided practical experience in engineering design and teamwork, contributing to the development of solar-powered vehicles while enhancing leadership skills.
Internship Experience at Tesla
Jia Guo has held multiple internships at Tesla, including a Senior Mechanical Design Intern position in 2021 for three months and a current role as a Battery Structures Design Intern since 2021. These internships focus on innovative battery design and mechanical engineering, contributing to advancements in electric vehicle technology.