Jerad Kirkland

Staff Manufacturing Engineer at X, the moonshot factory

Jerad Kirkland's work experience includes various roles in the field of robotics and manufacturing. Jerad has worked at several prestigious companies, including Google DeepMind, Google, X, the moonshot factory, X, Google X, Meka Robotics, Alphabet Inc., iRobot, Mainland Machine, and Fusion Industries.

At Google DeepMind, Jerad serves as a Technical Program Manager in the Robotics Operations department. Prior to this, they held the same position at Google, where they also worked as the Lead Robotics Build Engineer.

Jerad has also gained extensive experience at X, the moonshot factory, where they worked as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer and Senior Manufacturing Engineer focused on robotics. Jerad also worked as a Lead Robotics Build Engineer at both X and Meka Robotics.

At Alphabet Inc., Jerad served as a Manufacturing Manager for a considerable period. Before that, they worked at iRobot as a Principal Engineering Technician and Mechanical Engineer, specializing in designing and manufacturing products and test fixtures.

Jerad's early career includes roles as a Senior Machinist at Mainland Machine and a Machine Operator and Fabricator at Fusion Industries.

Overall, Jerad Kirkland has a strong background in robotics, manufacturing, program management, and engineering, having worked in various capacities at renowned companies in the industry.

Jerad Kirkland attended Cuesta College from 1996 to 2000, where they earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Jerad'sfield of study during this time is not specified. From 2008 to 2009, Jerad also attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where they pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering. However, it is not mentioned whether they completed this degree.

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Timeline

  • Staff Manufacturing Engineer

    November, 2021 - present

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer Robotics

    June, 2018