Meet the experts driving Qnetic’s next chapter

As Qnetic moves from R&D toward full-scale manufacturing and global deployment, we’re thrilled to welcome four exceptional engineers and leaders who are laying the foundations for production, reliability, and growth.

Tod Stebbins | Director of Operations, Sacramento Factory

Tod brings decades of experience in high-precision, large-scale manufacturing, having managed facility builds and production systems for Dell, HP, and beyond.

He is now leading the setup of Qnetic’s Sacramento manufacturing site, ensuring every flywheel is built to last over 30 years with precision, care, and collaboration.

“We’re not building for planned obsolescence. Every detail matters—because it still matters 30 years from now.”

From founding his own aerospace machining company at 25 to pioneering Lean manufacturing cultures, Tod knows that excellence starts from the ground up when every team member feels heard.

Marshal Haupt, PE | Senior Electrical Engineer

Marshal leads Qnetic’s power conversion systems, ensuring our flywheels deliver stable, efficient energy even in the toughest grid conditions.

Before joining Qnetic, Marshal designed subsea power distribution systems for Schilling Robotics, built AI infrastructure circuits at HP, and developed EV charging systems.

His expertise spans PCB design, high-voltage testing, and amplifier tuning, always centered on performance and safety.

“No product is worth a person getting hurt,” Marshal says. “Safety comes first, every time.”

Outside of engineering, Marshal channels his precision into music and woodworking, crafting circuits and bass lines with equal mastery.

Simon Zhang | Automation Engineer

Simon is the architect behind Qnetic’s on-board control systems, the intelligence that makes our flywheels think.

With six years in industrial automation, Simon brings mastery of PLC programming, Siemens TIA Portal, HMI design, and high-performance cabinet design. He helped create China’s first CE-certified cross-belt sorter, a testament to his blend of innovation and precision.

At Qnetic, Simon is building the electrical schematics, layouts, and logic that make each flywheel smart, safe, and grid-ready.

“Qnetic is at an exciting stage of growth. I believe it’s a place where I can truly realize my personal and professional potential.”

Simon’s systems-thinking mindset ensures every connection, digital or physical, counts.

Emily Lee | Global Supply Chain Manager

Based in Sacramento but working with suppliers globally, Emily brings over a decade of experience across consumer goods, medical devices, and renewable energy.

She has led global procurement and factory build projects across multiple regions and holds certifications in CPIM, CSCP, and Six Sigma Black Belt, bringing both technical depth and cross-industry insight to Qnetic.

At Qnetic, Emily’s mission is to evolve our supply chain from R&D to production-ready systems. She is focused on establishing scalable procedures, managing supplier performance, and building long-term partnerships that ensure quality, cost efficiency, and delivery precision.

Her work lays the foundation for Qnetic to scale fast and deliver competitively.

Together, these four experts are shaping Qnetic’s transition from innovation to impact—building the systems, processes, and culture that will take mechanical energy storage to global scale.

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