Robert Rowland
About Robert Rowland
Robert Rowland is a Mechanical Design Engineer with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has experience in manufacturing design, metal tooling engineering, and electric vehicle development, currently working at Joby Aviation on battery electric aircraft systems.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Robert Rowland serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2021. He works in San Carlos, California, focusing on the development of battery electric aircraft powertrain and charging systems. His role involves applying his engineering expertise to advance innovative technologies in the aerospace sector.
Previous Experience at Apple
Rowland has held multiple positions at Apple, including Manufacturing Design Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and Metal Tooling Engineering Intern in 2018. During his time at Apple, he gained experience in manufacturing design and metal tooling engineering, contributing to various projects that enhanced product development and manufacturing processes.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Robert Rowland earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He also studied Applied Vehicle Dynamics at Optimum G, where he achieved a seminar qualification. Additionally, he has a certification in GTAW (TIG) Welding from Conestoga College, which complements his engineering skills.
Leadership Experience at Waterloo Formula Electric
Rowland was the Team Captain and Powertrain Lead at Waterloo Formula Electric from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he led the powertrain team in the development of electric vehicles, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and technical knowledge in the field of electric vehicle engineering.
Co-op Positions and Early Career
Earlier in his career, Rowland completed several co-op positions, including Quality Control Engineer and Conveyance Engineering roles at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in 2015. He also worked as a Weld Engineering Co-op at BWX Technologies, Inc. in 2016. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in engineering practices and quality control.