Rodney Kirklin

Rodney Kirklin is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in systems integration and electrical controls, currently serving as a Systems Integration Engineer - Manufacturing at Zoox since April 2019 and as President of K-Cat since April 2018. Prior roles include Lead Automation Controls Engineer at Divergent 3D and Staff Controls and Diagnostic Engineer - Manufacturing at Faraday Future, where Rodney managed end-of-line test solutions and developed essential manufacturing processes. Rodney's expertise in designing test equipment for the automotive industry was honed at LM3Technologies and Faurecia, focusing on EOL testers and plant controls. Rodney holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical Engineering Technologies from the University of Michigan College of Engineering and an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Electrical Technologies/Technician from Shelton State Community College.