Paul Pellingra

Paul Pellingra has extensive work experience in various engineering and manufacturing roles. Paul currently works as a Product Line Manager at Precision Optical Transceivers, Inc. starting in December 2021. Prior to this, they were a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer at L3Harris Technologies from April 2021 to April 2023.

From February 2018 to April 2021, Paul served as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Manager at KTK Thermal Technologies. Before that, they worked at Vette Corporation / Dau Thermal Solutions as a Design / Process Engineer from April 2004 to February 2018. In this role, they reviewed drawing packages, provided engineering support for various operations, and introduced process efficiency initiatives.

Between November 2014 and October 2017, Paul worked as a Program Manager / Lead Manufacturing Engineer at RPC Photonics, Inc. where they coordinated product/process transfers and maintained production cells and equipment. From March 2001 to December 2002, they were an Engineering Technician at Corning Rochester Photonics Corporation, involved in fabrication, testing, and implementing manufacturing systems.

Paul's early career included roles at Bausch & Lomb as a Manufacturing Technician / Engineering Technician from October 1991 to January 2001, where they conducted validations, troubleshooting, and equipment installations.

Overall, Paul Pellingra has a diverse background in engineering and manufacturing, showcasing their expertise and experience in various aspects of the field.

Paul Pellingra has a diverse education history. Paul attended Rochester Institute of Technology where they pursued Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Additionally, they studied Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician at Monroe Community College, obtaining their A.A.S. degree. Furthermore, they pursued Machine Tool Technology with a focus on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist at Rochester Institute of Technology S.A.I.S.