About Pinnatec Auto
Pinnatec Auto is the automotive division of Pinnatec LLC, a San Diego–based engineering firm dedicated to precision automotive engineering solutions. Born from a passion for clean design and real-world performance, we blend mechanical, electrical, and software engineering in one seamless package.
Our Mission
To give automotive enthusiasts the confidence and control they desire—on the street or track—through robust, elegant, and easy-to-use auto enhancements.
What We Do
Design & Systems Engineering
We turn ideas into production-ready hardware and software. Our team handles system architecture, mechanical design, electronics, embedded firmware, and integration—always with manufacturability, serviceability, and safety in mind. We also use simulation and data-driven development to shorten cycles before anything hits the road.
Prototyping & Tooling
From quick proofs-of-concept to pilot builds, we produce functional prototypes in-house—printed, machined, and hand-assembled—then refine them with the same fixtures and end-of-line tests planned for production. This “design → prototype → production” continuity mirrors best practice at top automotive engineering firms.
Validation & Testing
We verify performance on rigs and in real conditions. Bench work includes electrical load/transient testing, thermal and vibration exposure, and environmental checks guided by common automotive standards. For electronics, we select parts and stress-screen to motorsport-grade practices. Road and track sessions close the loop with data logging and iteration.
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
We specialize in low- to medium-volume builds. Each unit is serialized, programmed, and 100% function-tested before it ships, with assembly and test documentation kept for traceability. Our approach follows vertically integrated models used by leading engineering manufacturers to keep speed and quality aligned.
Documentation, Support & Lifecycle
Every product ships with clear install/integration guides and versioned firmware release notes. Post-launch, we monitor field feedback, issue updates, and maintain service parts so products stay reliable over time.
Meet the Team
Ari Rogers – Founder & Full Systems Lead
Ari holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and leads the full product lifecycle at Pinnatec Auto—from mechanical design to electronics integration, hardware layouts, embedded firmware, and production QA. He runs bench, road, and track validation and oversees manufacturing, test fixtures, and continuous improvement to keep performance rock-solid in real-world conditions.
Benjamin Williamson – Early-Stage Contributor
Benjamin, with a background in embedded systems and automotive electronics, supported early-stage R&D for Pinnatec Auto. His work on prototype electronics integration, initial firmware concepts, and feasibility testing helped inform the foundations of the current in-house systems.