Jacob Drachenberg

Experience

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  University of Minnesota

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  Research Assistant - Polymer Processing
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  Emerson

  Mar 2014 - now

  Measurement Division global product leader for industrial instrumentation solutions using cellular connectivity, wireless LPWAN, and cloud hosted software (SaaS). Product manager for safety-focused personnel location systems for hazardous industries. Developed deep knowledge of WirelessHART networks through quote, design, and deployment efforts in refining, chemical, and food processing facilities. Managed 15+ develop, test, and release cycles for the supporting software app. Trained & managed a team of 3 service & support engineers dedicated to the solution. Led NPD connector & cable component selection. Launched new automation processes for manufacturing of high reliability electronics, specializing in soldering, spray coating, and polymer encapsulation processes. Supervised engineers and oversaw Emerson’s internal electronics prototyping lab, where I was an end user of Emerson controls used on a water deionization skid. Conducted functionality tests for transmitter configuration software. Completed ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

  • Cross-Portfolio Connectivity Product Manager, Wireless Instruments & Cloud

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Global Product Manager, Location Awareness Systems

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Quality / Process Engineer & Supervisor

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2021

  • Test Engineering

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2015