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Troy Stabelfeldt
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Troy Stabelfeldt

Greenwood,Indiana

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Open to work

Desired Job Title

Applications/Electrical Engineering ManagerControls Engineering ManagerAutomation Controls ManagerControls EngineerProduct Manager

Work Type

Full TimeConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Greenwood, INIndianapolis, INColumbus, INFishers, INMooresville, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$145000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Accomplished Engineering Leader specializing in automation and digital transformation across multiple industries. Led comprehensive strategies that standardized operations and improved system governance, effectively aligning cross-functional teams to achieve long-term business goals and optimize capital investments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Applications/Electrical Engineering Manager

OTC Industrial ESG (Engineered Systems Group)
Greenwood, Indiana
01.2023 - 04.2026
  • Defined and led technology roadmap for paint and dispense automation systems, directing R&D to evaluate, validate, and integrate emerging technologies and IIoT solutions that enhanced customer ROI on CapEx expenditures while supporting long-term operational goals across automotive, defense, and manufacturing sectors.
  • Developed and executed automation strategy and growth initiatives that drove revenue from $8M in 2023 to a 2026 run rate exceeding $18M through multi-site standardization of hardware, software platforms, and equipment offerings across multiple offices and demonstration facilities.
  • Established enterprise-wide automation standards and continuous improvement framework, standardizing program validation, UL-compliant control panel design, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and site commissioning to ensure scalable project delivery and effective system lifecycle governance.
  • Served as senior technical strategist and Subject Matter Expert for the sales team, delivering accurate pre-PO project scope and post-PO solution architecture to streamline engineering and procurement cycles, mitigate risks, and align solutions with corporate objectives.

Controls Engineering Manager

Laidig Systems, Inc.
Mishawaka, Indiana
11.2014 - 01.2023
  • Championed digital transformation by partnering with Siemens Automation to design and deploy an Industrial PC (IPC) data-logging and IIoT remote access system, eliminating custom HMIs and enabling cloud-based predictive maintenance.
  • Led development and implementation of dual-platform (Allen-Bradley & Siemens) controls strategy, including a custom UL/CUL 508A/698A and Class II Div I/II Haz-Loc program to support scalable OEM machinery deployments.
  • Created and enforced standardized programming architecture (Function Block, Structured Text, Ladder Logic) and quality/validation processes to streamline development and accelerate rollout of new features.
  • Designed remote access and data strategy that enhanced troubleshooting and system upgrades while supporting internal cloud data-mining initiatives.

Automation Controls Manager

Lippert Components
Elkhart, Indiana
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Led full-lifecycle strategy for $25M+ capital automation projects, managing needs assessment, budgeting, design, procurement, build supervision, runoff, installation, and training to ensure project alignment with corporate goals.
  • Directed corporate automation strategy and execution across 43 U.S. plants and Juarez, Mexico facility, overseeing team of 5 engineers, external vendors, and international machinery builders to enhance operational consistency.
  • Supervised daily operations across multiple production lines.

Controls Engineer

Kinro Inc.
Mansfield, Texas
08.1998 - 08.2010
  • Designed control systems for manufacturing processes at Kinro Inc., optimizing system reliability and performance.
  • Developed and implemented automation solutions, streamlining workflows and contributing to operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented automated production systems across 13 U.S. and Mexico plants, enhancing production consistency and reducing downtime through collaboration with internal and external partners.

Product Manager

General Binding Corporation
Lake Zurich, Illinois
03.1987 - 08.1998
  • Developed global product strategy for large-format graphic finishing systems, focusing on electrical/mechanical design and delivering comprehensive technical and sales training programs globally.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop new product strategies.
  • Managed product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond.
  • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and trends.
  • Managed Southwest Region sales team across TX, OK, CO, UT, NV, WY, and MT from 1997 to 1998.

Education

Executive Engineering Leadership – Advanced - Leadership

Notre Dame University – Stayer Center For Executive Education
South Bend, IN
01-2016

AS - Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Wisconsin School of Electronics
Madison, WI
09-1989

Skills

CapEx Planning
P&L Management and Reporting
Project Risk Management
Cross-Functional Alignment
Strategic Leadership
Automation Strategy
Change Management
Talent Development
Multi-Site Governance & Standardization
Vendor management
Project management
Lean

Industrial Automated Solutions/Development
Control Systems Integration
Industrial Robotics
Data Analytics Tools
Industrial Communication Protocols
Process optimization
Digital Transformation & Industry 40 Initiatives
3D CAD Modeling
Autocad Electrical
Integration Architecture
Warehouse Automation
Technology Deployment

Visio

Smart Sheets

Websites

Leadership Experience

  • 21 seasons as Head Coach of regional travel Girls Fastpitch Softball teams; former VP and Director of local associations
  • Mentor for local High School FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) teams, including two World Championship trips
  • FRC Judge for Indiana competitions

Timeline

Applications/Electrical Engineering Manager

OTC Industrial ESG (Engineered Systems Group)
01.2023 - 04.2026

Controls Engineering Manager

Laidig Systems, Inc.
11.2014 - 01.2023

Automation Controls Manager

Lippert Components
08.2010 - 08.2014

Controls Engineer

Kinro Inc.
08.1998 - 08.2010

Product Manager

General Binding Corporation
03.1987 - 08.1998

Executive Engineering Leadership – Advanced - Leadership

Notre Dame University – Stayer Center For Executive Education

AS - Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Wisconsin School of Electronics

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