Tim Zuercher
About Tim Zuercher
Tim Zuercher is the Vice President of Engineering at Torc Robotics, specializing in autonomy. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has extensive experience in both academia and the robotics industry.
Work at Torc Robotics
Tim Zuercher currently serves as the VP of Engineering - Autonomy at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing engineering initiatives related to autonomous systems. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities at Torc Robotics, including Technical Team Lead and Technical Product Director - Autonomy. He also served as Head of Autonomy Development for a brief period in 2022. His experience at Torc Robotics spans multiple roles, contributing to the development and implementation of autonomous technologies.
Education and Expertise
Tim Zuercher has an extensive educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, followed by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He continued his studies at the same institution, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering. His academic journey included roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where he gained valuable research and teaching experience.
Background
Tim Zuercher's professional journey began at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he held several assistant positions from 2011 to 2015. He worked as a Student Teaching Assistant and later as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. During his PhD candidacy from 2015 to 2019, he focused on research in the field of mechanical engineering. His transition to the industry began in 2019 when he joined Torc Robotics as a Software Engineer, marking the start of his involvement in autonomous systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tim Zuercher has made significant contributions to the field of autonomy and engineering. His progression at Torc Robotics from Software Engineer to VP of Engineering - Autonomy reflects his expertise and leadership in developing autonomous technologies. His academic achievements, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, further establish his qualifications in the engineering domain.