James A. Hilton Bsee

Principal Engineer at Fluence

James A. Hilton BSEE, MCPM, MBA, SMIEEE has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. James A. began their career at Scientific Games International as a Project Engineering Supervisor, where they managed special projects related to manufacturing plant equipment and facilities. James A. then moved on to work as a Senior Applications Engineer at Caterpillar Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switch Organization, where they generated quotations and project estimates for switchgear projects. Hilton later joined Eaton Corporation as a Senior Engineer, specializing in power systems automation. At Rockwell Automation, they served as a Business Development Engineering Manager, leading business development efforts in the oil and gas sector. Hilton also worked at CE+T Power, where they held the roles of Director of Technical Sales Support and Customer Services, as well as Vice President of Engineering and Services. In these positions, they were responsible for managing engineering teams, driving business growth, and providing technical expertise. Hilton's most recent role was at Caterpillar Inc., where they served as a Senior Product Consultant and Product Applications Specialist Energy Storage Systems. Currently, Hilton works as a Principal Engineer at Fluence.

James A. Hilton holds several degrees and certifications related to their education and career. Their education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Science Electrical Engineering, Engineering, and Business Management from Old Dominion University, obtained from 1980 to 1986. James A. also completed a Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance at Georgia State University from 2000 to 2001. In addition to these degrees, James has obtained various certifications. These include a Certificate in Project Management from the University of North Georgia in 2018, as well as certifications in Critical Power, Control Systems, Automated Processes, and Instrumentation, National Electric Code, and E.I.T. Certification. James A. also completed an mMBA for Engineers program with a focus on Power & Energy at Rutgers Business School in 2022. Their education and certifications demonstrate a diverse background and expertise in multiple fields.

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  • Principal Engineer

    December, 2023 - present

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