Jacob Drachenberg

Jacob Drachenberg

Research Assistant - Polymer Processing

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  • About me

    Driving Innovations in IIoT

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

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      MBA International Business, Strategy
    • University of Minnesota

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      BS Chemical Engineering
  • Experience

    • University of Minnesota

      Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
      Research Assistant - Polymer Processing
    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Goethe-Zertifikat B1

      Goethe-Institut e.V.
      Mar 2025
    • Fundamentals of Engineering - Chemical

      NCEES
      Aug 2016
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    • ISTQB Foundation Level Tester

      ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
      Jun 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Communications Chair - LGBTQ + Allies (Twin Cities Chapter)

      Issued by Emerson on Aug 2022
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    • Volunteer Mechanic

      Issued by Auto Outreach on Jul 2020
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    • Site Lead - Environment, Health, and Safety Audit Team

      Issued by Emerson on Jan 2019
      EmersonAssociated with Jacob Drachenberg