Sasha Skolnik
About Sasha Skolnik
Sasha Skolnik is a Senior Automation Controls Engineer currently employed at Joby Aviation in California. With a diverse background in engineering and project management, Skolnik has held various roles in notable companies, including positions at Skolnik Industries, Lion Inc, and the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Sasha Skolnik serves as a Senior Automation Controls Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position held since 2022. In this role, Skolnik focuses on developing and implementing automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Joby Aviation is known for its innovative approach to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Skolnik's expertise contributes to the company's mission of transforming urban air mobility.
Previous Experience in Automation Engineering
Prior to joining Joby Aviation, Sasha Skolnik worked as an Automation Controls Engineer at Joby Aviation from 2021 to 2022. Before that, Skolnik held positions at Lion Inc as an Automation Controls Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and at Chicago American Manufacturing LLC as a Process and Design Engineer from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved designing and implementing automation systems to improve manufacturing processes.
Background in Project Management and Design
Sasha Skolnik has experience in project management and design, having worked as a Designer and Project Manager at BOK MODERN from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, Skolnik managed design projects and collaborated with teams to deliver solutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role complemented Skolnik's technical expertise by integrating design principles with engineering practices.
Education and Academic Background
Sasha Skolnik earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Independent Study - Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing the degree from 2003 to 2007. Prior to university, Skolnik attended Jones College Prep from 1999 to 2003. This educational background provided a foundation in both technical and communication skills relevant to engineering and project management.
Board Membership and Early Career
In 2015, Sasha Skolnik served as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association for a duration of five months. Earlier in Skolnik's career, from 2010 to 2013, Skolnik worked at Skolnik Industries, Inc. as a Maintenance Engineering Technician and later as a Process Improvement Specialist from 2013 to 2015. These roles focused on maintenance and process optimization within the manufacturing sector.