Ryan Justen

Ryan Justen is an accomplished engineering and automation professional with extensive experience in leadership roles at Tesla and PERBIX. As Director of Midwest Automation at Tesla since November 2017, Ryan achieved a 28% improvement in employee satisfaction scores and substantially increased equipment productivity. In prior positions at Tesla, including Director of Tesla Brooklyn Park and Acting Director, Ryan demonstrated remarkable project management skills by completing projects 20% below budget and enhancing equipment output by 40%. With a solid foundation in controls engineering dating back to 1999, Ryan has held various engineering roles, including Director of Engineering at PERBIX, where responsibilities included managing staff and leading the proposals process. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and has professional certification as a PSIA/AASI snowboard instructor. Additionally, experience as a wilderness guide and advanced controls engineer highlights a diverse skill set.