Troy Wesselman

Principal Automation Engineer at Bell Flight

Troy Wesselman has extensive work experience in the field of engineering and automation. Troy started their career as a Senior Service Engineer, performing customer support for European built machines. Troy then worked as a Customer Service/Sales Manager, handling machine installation and warranty support. Troy later joined PCC-OLOFSSON CORPORATION as a Network Administrator, managing all computer and telecommunication needs. Troy also served as a Controls Engineer, developing new machine systems and spearheading the implementation of modular and re-usable PLC code.

Troy's role then shifted to SAGINAW MACHINE SYSTEMS, where they developed new machine systems and implemented machine programming standards. Troy became the primary technical advisor for non-standard machine concepts. Next, they worked at Fives: Metal Cutting / Composites as a Senior Project Engineer, coordinating the startup and debug resources for various projects.

In their subsequent role at ATW Automation, Troy took responsibility for managing and scheduling large projects. Troy also oversaw the day-to-day activities of junior engineers and contractors. Troy then joined Forte Industries as a Senior Controls Engineer, where they developed new controls hardware and software standards and managed a significant budget.

Troy then joined ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc. as a Controls Manufacturing Engineer, handling all controls engineering requirements for the plant. Troy also played a crucial role in the development of IoT data collection and storage recording systems.

Prior to their current position as a Principal Automation Engineer at Bell Flight, Troy worked at Spirit AeroSystems as an Equipment Engineer. In this role, they wrote equipment standards, managed equipment purchases, and defined and managed capital equipment improvement projects and budgets.

Overall, Troy Wesselman has gained expertise in automation, controls engineering, equipment management, and project coordination throughout their career.

Troy Wesselman obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Cincinnati between 1986 and 1989. In addition, they attended the College of DuPage, but no specific degree or field of study information was mentioned.

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  • Principal Automation Engineer

    October, 2020 - present