David Lopett
Bluffton
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with extensive experience at ABB, driving production optimization and team leadership. Proven track record in systems analysis and project management, achieving significant market growth. Expert in engineering design, with a strong focus on customer support and technical documentation, ensuring successful project execution and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior OEM Application Engineer / Team Lead
ABB
Bluffton
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Led the growth of crane and marine winch market in the US.
- Directed 7-member engineering team.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
Senior Regional Application Engineer / Team Lead
ABB
Bluffton
06.2012 - 01.2024
- Supervised operations of a six-person engineering team.
- Offered technical expertise to sales channels, supporting technical teams, product engineering, and R&D.
- Specialized in ABB LV drive product knowledge and applications.
Power Generation Supervisor
Fluor FGG
Kabul
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Managed and oversaw operations of power generation departments across nine camps in Kabul.
- Maintained compliance with contracts and upheld rigorous safety protocols for power generation equipment.
- Reviewed daily reports from camps to evaluate equipment failures.
- Supervised operations for 27 Fluor employees and 40 Afghan National workers in Kabul.
Power Generation Mechanic / POC Point of Contact
KBR
FOB Sykes
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Ensured optimal functionality of equipment within the range of 22kw to 1mw.
- I supervised 25 Foreign Nationals and 7 KBR mechanics on the daily operations performed by the check teams and service teams
- Completed repair tasks for generators in multiple environments.
- Facilitated daily safety topic meetings.
- Managed on-site power generation and generator maintenance.
- Handled operation of upwards of 80 generators nonstop.
Area Motion Specialist
Siemens Energy & Automation
Charlotte
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Achieved Circle of Sales Bronze Award twice, surpassing 130% sales target.
- Recognized as a winner in 2005 by Automation & Motion Division Team.
- Led servo and high-performance drive sales across North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Georgia.
- Focused on creating common DC bus servo systems and coordinated vector drive systems.
- Trained integrators and customers on advanced drive software products.
Automation & Motion Business Development Manager
Siemens Energy & Automation
Charlotte
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed development of sales tactics, execution of marketing campaigns, and formulation of pricing strategies in the Automation and Drives Division.
- Received training on Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
- Managed key strategic initiatives across North and South Carolina.
Area Drives Sales Engineer
Siemens Energy & Automation
Greenville
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Drove successful sales initiatives and provided customer support in multiple regions including North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Georgia.
- Coordinated high performance drive systems effectively.
Education
Associate degree - Electronic Technology
Penn Technical Institute
Pittsburgh, Pa01.1975
Skills
- Engineering design
- Systems analysis
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Production optimization
- Customer support
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior OEM Application Engineer / Team Lead
ABB
01.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Regional Application Engineer / Team Lead
ABB
06.2012 - 01.2024
Power Generation Supervisor
Fluor FGG
02.2010 - 09.2011
Power Generation Mechanic / POC Point of Contact
KBR
03.2009 - 12.2009
Area Motion Specialist
Siemens Energy & Automation
01.2004 - 01.2009
Automation & Motion Business Development Manager
Siemens Energy & Automation
01.2002 - 01.2004
Area Drives Sales Engineer
Siemens Energy & Automation
01.1999 - 01.2002
Associate degree - Electronic Technology
Penn Technical Institute
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