Robert Smith

Materials Applications Engineering Team Leader

Robert Smith is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Materials Applications Engineering Team Leader at GE Aerospace since October 2019, following a tenure as a Materials Applications Engineer. Prior to GE Aerospace, Robert held various roles at Caterpillar Inc., including Senior Metallurgical Engineer and Metallurgical Engineer, focusing on failure analysis, material selection, and heat treatment processes, with significant achievements in capital project management and process optimization. Robert also contributed to TetraVitae Biosciences as a Technician, enhancing fermentation and distillation processes. Educationally, Robert holds a combined BS/MS degree in Materials Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completed in 2010.

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