Parag Patre
Senior Manager, Advanced Robotics
Magna International
Parag Patre is an engineering leader with expertise in advanced robotics, physical AI, control systems, and autonomous technologies. Currently serving as a Senior Manager for Advanced Robotics at Magna International, with past tenures at Siemens, TE Connectivity and NASA — he specializes in bridging the gap between academic research and large-scale industrial applications.
He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, a B.Tech. from IIT Madras, and is a widely published thought leader dedicated to scaling advanced robotics across manufacturing operations.
Magna International
As a leading global automotive supplier, Magna develops future mobility solutions through a complete understanding of the entire vehicle. It is one of the only suppliers with expertise spanning from electronics and body to powertrain and complete vehicle manufacturing. With a network of over 300 manufacturing locations and 100+ engineering centers, Magna provides the flexibility for autonomous driving and electrification, delivering value through World Class Manufacturing.