Michael D. McGoff
Chelsea,USA
Summary
Product Manager with extensive experience at Evolution Motion Solutions, focusing on LiDAR safety scanners and Safety Radar. Delivered 25 scanner/radar systems, significantly improving operational efficiency and safety. Expertise in risk reduction strategies and system optimization enhances project outcomes. Strong analytical skills support technical proficiency in machine safety design.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager: Safety & Vision
Evolution Motion Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Deployed and commissioned a safety radar sensor system for a paint sprayer application: selected radar to maintain reliable detection through overspray/particulate, defined protective field geometry and interlock logic to meet required stop distance, integrated dual-channel safety outputs to the safety PLC/relay, and validated fail-safe behavior (startup, blocked sensor, fault recovery) during onsite FAT/SAT.
- Captured and managed radar configuration requirements (detection range/angle coverage, response time, zoning/muting conditions, and allowable nuisance-trip rate); tuned sensitivity and filtering parameters via configuration software, executed structured trial tests, and analyzed event counts and response behavior to reduce false trips while preserving minimum detection performance; documented results in a verification matrix.
- Led end-to-end systems engineering for Leuze RSL 200 LiDAR (time-of-flight) safety scanner deployments: captured operational needs, defined protective/warning field behavior, produced I/O and interface definitions, and executed verification checklists; delivered 25 scanner systems at ASML (Danbury, CT).
- Configured and validated time-of-flight sensing parameters using vendor safety-scanner software (field sets, blanking/muting logic, resolution and response-time settings); verified protective field boundaries with measured distances and documented results for customer acceptance.
- Developed concepts of operations (CONOPS) for Pickle Robot (Charlestown, MA) next-gen unpacking robots, including operating states, hazard scenarios, safe-state behavior, and recovery flows; decomposed into sensing/guarding and interface requirements supporting ~4,500 units/year production.
- Supported AMR safety and material-flow CONOPS at Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford, CT): defined traffic rules, interaction zones, and safety responses for Geek+ AMRs; validated routes/field configurations during on-floor trials and documented test evidence for stakeholders.
Application Engineer & Subject Matter Expert | Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)
Teradyne, Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Captured and documented system/software integration requirements for REST APIs (message schemas, authentication, timing/latency expectations, retries/timeouts, error handling), implementing interfaces between AMRs and factory systems (e.g., WMS/MES/dispatch) to enhance system interoperability.
- Executed integration & test in production environments: created test procedures, ran site acceptance tests, and performed root cause analysis using logs and network traces; drove corrective actions that reduced downtime by 15%.
- Led 50+ customer demonstrations and operational readiness sessions; authored site-specific concepts of operations (CONOPS) describing workflows, traffic rules, safety behaviors, and fault handling/recovery; accelerated adoption by 20%.
- Developed Python toolchains (log parsers, automated report generation, lightweight dashboards) that accelerated problem identification and resolution for field issues across AMR deployments, improving responsiveness to customer needs.
- Conducted statistical and numerical analysis of fleet performance data (cycle-time distributions, throughput/utilization, queue time, mission success rate, latency percentiles) to identify bottlenecks and validate operational improvements post-implementation.
- Partnered with systems/software engineers, sales, and product teams to triage issues, reproduce failures, implement fixes, and verify resolution via regression testing and updated field guidance.
Application Engineer - AutoGuide Mobile Robots (acquired by MiR)
Teradyne, Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Optimized robotic fleet performance for Toyota by analyzing mission data and bottlenecks (queue time, travel time, utilization) and tuning routes/traffic rules; reduced process delays by 30%.
- Decomposed customer automation workflows into functional requirements, defined interfaces to safety devices and control systems, and executed integration testing for AGV pathing, zone control, and safe-stop behavior to ensure system reliability.
- Implemented and tested REST API integrations with defined contracts and validation, verifying behavior through scripted test cases and failure-mode testing (timeouts, retries, invalid payloads) to ensure reliable data exchange.
Sales Applications Engineer
Sheaumann Laser Inc.
Billerica, MA
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed technical applications for U.S. Air Force and Honeywell, ensuring client satisfaction and effective system integration.
- Delivered product demonstrations and technical support for industrial laser systems, facilitating seamless integration and user adoption.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2020
Skills
- LiDAR safety scanners
- Radar System technology
- Light curtains
- Safety I/O
- Safety relays
- Interlocks
- Access control
- Machine safety design
- Area safety design
- ISO 12100
- ISO 13849
- Risk reduction strategies
- AMRs
- AGVs
- Collaborative environments
- AMR safety considerations
- ROS
- Safety architecture
- Device placement
- Interface definition
- BOM creation
- DFX
- REST APIs
- PLC interfacing
- IoT
- Cloud platforms
- Azure
- AWS
- Python
- SQL
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Onsite discovery
- Troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- System optimization
- Supplier coordination
- Technical demos
- Training
Certifications Training
- ROS (Robot Operating System) Certification
- Python for Automation & Data Processing
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (In Progress)
Technical Competencies
LiDAR safety scanners, light curtains, safety I/O, safety relays, interlocks, access control, machine & area safety design, ISO 12100, ISO 13849 concepts, risk reduction strategies, AMRs/AGVs, collaborative environments, AMR safety considerations, ROS, safety architecture, device placement, interface definition, BOM creation, DFX, REST APIs, PLC interfacing, IoT, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), Python, SQL, CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), onsite discovery, troubleshooting/root cause analysis, system optimization, supplier coordination, technical demos & training
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
WPI Varsity Football (2016–2020):
Timeline
Product Manager: Safety & Vision
Evolution Motion Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Application Engineer & Subject Matter Expert | Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)
Teradyne, Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2025
Application Engineer - AutoGuide Mobile Robots (acquired by MiR)
Teradyne, Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2025
Sales Applications Engineer
Sheaumann Laser Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute