about us

OUR STORY

Founded in 1982 as a machine shop in an Arizona garage, AeroSpec has grown into a trusted engineering and manufacturing partner. Our expansive expertise allows us to take on the most challenging projects where precision, innovation and reliability are key to customer success.

EXPLORE CAREERSQUOTE PROJECT
An AeroSpec engineer examining the internal components of an automated machine in the process of assembly.

1982

Founded in Steve’s garage

delivers F-16 Cockpit & Egress Simulator and establishesthe AeroSpec name.

Expands into 9,000 sq. ft. facility

begins engineering and manufacturing for automotive customers.

1988

1991

Launches Controls Systems and Panel Manufacturing

delivers full automation and assembly solutions.

Expands into Semiconductor and Medical automation

markets with the addition of robotics and machine vision.

1995

2005

Moves into 50,000 sq. ft. facility

increases engineering staff and expands manufacturing.

Field support operations

expand to serve 16 countries worldwide.

2010

2015

Becomes leading privately-owned

automation and control panel manufacturer in the entire U.S.

Delivers 56 high-volume assembly lines

for COVID-19 test kit production in 18 months.

2022

2024

Emerges as a key automation supplier

for top Defense and Ordnance customers; expands campus with an additional 10,000 sq. ft. facility.

OUR MISSION:

DO A GREAT JOB!

AeroSpec is dedicated to customer satisfaction through solutions that not only meet or exceed customer ROI expectations but set the standard for quality and reliability. Our customers routinely return to us with new challenges project after project.

The project isn’t over with on-time delivery, our post-installation support plans provide training, yearly service and maintenance, same-day or next-day on-site support to help minimize downtime and keep your equipment running smoothly.

We provide personalized support from the concept phase to post-installation training of your personnel. With 1000+ pieces of custom equipment and tens of thousands of control panels in 12 countries worldwide, our experience speaks for itself.

Quality is one of the touchstones of our mission, from design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and delivery, our strict quality control measures ensure that AeroSpec equipment meets or exceeds even the highest standards.

Our Team

AeroSpec contains over XXX years of experience across a variety of industries that we lean on daily to find the right solutions to the most challenging problems. Our executive staff has nearly 100 combined years of experience with the company.

Steve Marinella
Chief Executive Officer

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Zach Marinella
President

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Erich Becker
Chief Operating Officer

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Susan Mounts
Head of People & Culture

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Find Open Positions

AeroSpec is always on the search for talent, whether an industry veteran, or just starting a promising career and looking for that first internship. Below is a list of our current open positions, however if you don’t see a position for you, use our General Application.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE,
HONORING INNOVATION

AeroSpec inc. is routinely honored as one of Chandler, Arizona’s Top 100 Companies in arizona.

Plaques representing Chandler Chamber’s Top 100 Companies arranged on a wall for public recognition.AeroSpec CEO Steve Marinella standing in front with others, celebrating after receiving the Chandler Chamber’s award for being one of Chandler’s Top 100 Companies.Two awards — one from Fraudraliuc Group, Inc. and one from SMC Corporation of America — displayed on a wall for the camera.

campuS

chandler factory

AeroSpec’s world headquarters based in Chandler, Arizona, our 44,000+ sq. ft. campus has been pipelined to build complex projects, large and small. The facility is environmentally conscious and is powerd by green energy. This facility houses all phases of our workflow including all engineering, manufacturing, control panel and automation assembly.

Bird’s-eye view of AeroSpec Inc.’s Chandler location, capturing the entire building and surrounding area from above.
Bird’s-eye view of Marinella Research’s Chandler location, showing the full building and surrounding area from above.

Research lab

At our research facility, located on campus, we’re able to provide research and development space including additive manufacturing, semi-clean room capabilities and industry standard inventory management for overflow from the main building. The building provides a discrete location for sensitive projects where necessary.

FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION,
IT BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION.

QUOTE YOUR PROJECT
Three AeroSpec engineers sitting at a table, carefully reviewing detailed blueprints and schematics for a custom manufacturing system.