Greg — senior

Jul 2007- May 2008 AUTOMATED PRECISION INC. Rockville, MD Senior Applications Engineer Responsible for applications and customer support of API's 3D laser-based metrology products including trackers, scanners, probes, XD systems. Provided front end support to customers in the areas of hardware/software and utilization of the systems. Coordinated internal and external trainings. Collaborated with a general manager on regional sales strategies for South America

Nov 2005 - Mar 2007 COGNITENS INC. So Paulo, Brazil Technical Account Manager Responsible for implementing White Light 3D scanning systems at major automotive OEM's. Worked closely with sales & marketing teams to define targets and strategies for the region. Supported a local distributor to ensure successful sales and project completion. Performed system demonstrations at customer sites. Supported customers in development of their inspection and RE activities of sheet metal and plastic parts. Pre-sales and post-sales support, post implementation system maintenance, service and training

Aug 1998 - Oct 2005 PERCEPTRON DO BRASIL LTDA So Paulo, Brazil Project Manager/Applications Engineer Defined and implemented industrial process control solutions for vehicle assembly plants. Led and executed projects for major US and European automakers and Tier 1 suppliers at their Brazilian facilities. Coordinated information exchange among US headquarters and Brazilian and European Perceptron branches. Managed teams of local engineers and technicians during project implementation. Sales support and commissioning, post implementation system maintenance, service and training

Feb 1991- July 1998 PERCEPTRON INC. Plymouth, MI Project Manager Defined, configured, and led numerous projects comprising of in-line process control systems at manufacturing facilities of major car makers and Tier 1 suppliers in North America. Served as the main liaison between customer and Perceptron. Coordinated mechanical, electrical, and software aspects of the projects. Thorough knowledge of industrial automation as well as metrology, SPC and QA aspects of body shop manufacture. Very strong computer skills. Project Engineer Responsible for all phases of project implementation, commissioning and support. Installed, tested, calibrated and serviced in-line gauging and machine vision systems in car assembly plants throughout North America and Europe. Thorough knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, industrial hardware and software, PLC communication and robotics. Technician Built, calibrated and tested optical laser sensors for industrial machine vision systems

Jan 1989-Aug 1990 J. S. McNAMARA COMPANY INC. Warren, MI Drafting Technician Responsible for the revision of drawings for automotive tooling designs. Acquired experience in drafting, detailing, and checking technical drawings

Oct 1986-May 1988 K-R AUTOMATION CORPORATION Warren, MI Technician Built and installed electrical control panels for car manufacturing plants. Advanced experience in installation, testing and troubleshooting of AC/DC industrial devices. Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs