Rob Foster

Rob Foster is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in manufacturing controls and automation, currently serving as a Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer at BUILDZ since October 2022. Previously, Rob held roles at Meritor as a Senior Industrialization Engineer and Controls Engineer, and at Gerdau North America, taking on various positions including Automation and Electrical Maintenance Manager. Rob's career also includes experience at Thompson Construction Group, Shurtape Technologies, and G&K Services, where Rob cultivated skills in troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining electrical and robotic systems. Rob has garnered accolades in sales and loss prevention during earlier roles at PepsiCo and Sears Holdings Corporation, showcasing a diverse background that combines engineering expertise with management and customer relations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University and an Associate's in Electrical Engineering Technologies from Western Piedmont Community College, complemented by specialized certifications in automation and programming.