Yu Kuwahara

Yu Kuwahara is a Technical Sales Engineer and Associate Global Key Account Manager at tesa, responsible for driving adhesive business growth with a major technology company, facilitating weekly meetings with Materials Engineers to assess project statuses and develop tailored products. Previously, Yu worked as an Application Engineer at Nidec America Corporation, managing cooling fan programs from prototype to production. Earlier experience includes a role as a Manufacturing Engineer at Global Surgical Corporation, leading an Original Design Manufacturer program and addressing product issues. Yu has held various positions in academic settings, including Teaching Assistant and Orientation Leader, while holding dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and Washington University in St. Louis.