Drew Manzella
About Drew Manzella
Drew Manzella serves as the Lead Electrical Designer and Wiring Team Lead at Torc Robotics, where he oversees a team of electronics technicians and is responsible for IPC training. He has extensive experience in electrical design, wiring harness fabrication, and system validation, along with a background in automotive mechanical systems.
Work at Torc Robotics
Drew Manzella currently serves as the Lead Electrical Designer and Wiring Team Lead at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he supervises a team of three electronics technicians and is responsible for wiring harness design, fabrication, and quality control. His expertise includes IPC standards, and he is tasked with IPC training within the organization. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Electrical Designer and an Electronic Technician at Torc Robotics from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Drew Manzella has a diverse educational background. He studied at Frederick Community College from 1995 to 1999, focusing on relevant technical skills. He also attended Roanoke College for one year in 1993-1994. His expertise encompasses soldering, system validation, and implementation, as well as knowledge of IPC standards. He is proficient in Zuken E3 Series software, including versions from 2014 to 2018, and has experience with MoTeC PDM configuration and management.
Background in Automotive and IT
Drew Manzella has a background in automotive mechanical systems and basic fabrication. He previously worked as a Shop/Team Manager at BimmerWorld Racing from 2007 to 2016, where he gained significant experience in the automotive sector. Additionally, he has managed IT budgets and corporate backup design and management during his tenure as a LAN Administrator II at Aspen Systems Corporation from 2000 to 2006.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Torc Robotics, Drew Manzella held various positions that contributed to his extensive skill set. He worked as a Wine Buyer at Divine Wines Inc. from 2006 to 2012, and as an Electronic Technician at Torc Robotics from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes managing IT systems at Aspen Systems Corporation and overseeing operations at BimmerWorld Racing.