Bennett Wilson

Bennett Wilson has a strong background in mechanical engineering and design. Bennett is currently working at Markforged as the Director of Mechanical Design and Development since July 2022. Prior to this role, Bennett held positions at Markforged as a Senior Manager and Manager of Mechanical Engineering from November 2020 to July 2022 and November 2019 to November 2020, respectively. Before joining Markforged, Bennett worked at Vecna as a Mechanical Engineer and Senior Mechanical Engineer from July 2012 to May 2015. During this time, they led the mechanical design of the Vitals chair and facilitated the transition of Vecna's robotics logistics solution, QC Bot, to manufacturing. Bennett's work experience also includes a role as an Engineering Specialist and Education Intern at ABAQUS from May 2011 to July 2012, where they developed python scripts for training course workshops and gained hands-on modeling experience. Additionally, Bennett worked as a Technical Support Representative at SolidWorks in 2010, providing technical assistance to customers and earning multiple certifications. Bennett began their career as a Summer Hire at Cradock Woodworking in 2009, where they gained experience in construction planning, custom millwork, and finish carpentry. Bennett's work history demonstrates their expertise in mechanical engineering and highlights their progressive career growth and project management skills.

Bennett Wilson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the years 2008 to 2012. In addition, they have obtained multiple certifications in various areas from the SolidWorks Certification Center, including being a Certified SolidWorks Expert, a Certified SolidWorks Professional, and having specialized knowledge in advanced areas such as mold tools, sheet metal, surfacing, and weldments. The exact dates of when they obtained these certifications are not provided.