Marina I. Fernandez

Marina I. Fernandez has a diverse work experience in the field of mechanical engineering, with a focus on automation. Marina I. currently works at Covariant as a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in automation. Prior to that, they worked at Plenty® as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, where they contributed to the automation of the company's operations. Marina I. also worked at Intuitive as a Mechanical Engineer, focusing on manufacturing equipment.

Before joining Intuitive, Marina worked at Brightloom as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where they played a crucial role in ensuring the compliance and reliability of the CUBBY pickup product. Marina I. also worked on designing and modeling parts, generating engineering drawings, and overseeing automated test fixtures.

Marina began their career at Automation GT as an Associate Mechanical Engineer, where they were involved in the design and development of automated assembly systems for medical components. Marina I. also gained experience in designing stations for industrial applications.

Marina's earlier experiences include working as an Assistant Project Manager for Capital Projects at Westboro Project Consultants, where they successfully managed research instrument purchases and project coordination. Marina I. also worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at UC San Diego's Coimbra Energy Group, where they conducted research on contrail effects on solar irradiance measurements and worked on the development of a ground-based solar observatory.

Additionally, Marina has worked as a Summer Researcher at both UC San Diego's Coimbra Energy Group and UC Merced's MESA Lab, where they gained experience in research and development projects related to solar energy and small UAVs.

Overall, Marina I. Fernandez has a strong background in mechanical engineering, automation, and project management, with a focus on ensuring compliance, optimizing designs, and implementing automation solutions.

Marina I. Fernandez completed their Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego, where they studied from 2009 to 2014. In April 2013, they obtained the Engineer in Training (EIT) certification from NCEES. In January 2023, they obtained the CFS Hygienic Design Training certification from Commercial Food Sanitation L.L.C.