Julio Zanon Diaz
About Julio Zanon Diaz
Julio Zanon Diaz is the Principal Technology Innovation Engineer at Boston Scientific in Galway, Ireland, with extensive experience in controls and automation engineering.
Principal Technology Innovation Engineer at Boston Scientific
Julio Zanon Diaz serves as the Principal Technology Innovation Engineer at Boston Scientific since 2019. Based in Galway, Connacht, Ireland, he provides technical leadership for complex manufacturing equipment and large automation projects. His role involves defining and implementing strategies to digitalize manufacturing processes, leveraging technologies such as robotics, cobotics, machine vision, and machine learning.
Past Roles at Boston Scientific
Julio Zanon Diaz has held several positions at Boston Scientific prior to his current role. He was a Senior Automation Engineer from 2013 to 2018, and a Controls & Automation Engineer from 2007 to 2012. In these positions, he focused on automating and optimizing manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to the technological advancements within the company.
Academic and Research Collaborations
Julio Zanon Diaz worked as a part-time adjunct lecturer at the National University of Ireland, Galway from 2018 to 2021. He collaborates with research institutions to advance smart manufacturing initiatives and is involved in promoting smart manufacturing thinking in collaboration with universities. Additionally, he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Machine Learning applied to automated product inspection in the medical device industry at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Educational Background
Julio Zanon Diaz holds a BSc (Hons) Degree in Telecommunications Electronic Engineering from the University of Valencia, achieved in 2017, and an Ingenieria Técnica de Telecomunicación specializing in Sistemas Electrónicos obtained from the same university in 2000. His academic foundation in engineering has been pivotal in his career in technology and innovation.
Early Career and Other Positions
Before joining Boston Scientific, Julio Zanon Diaz held various engineering roles. He was a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer at thyssenkrupp System Engineering in Barcelona, Spain, from 2005 to 2006, and from 2003 to 2005 at Serra Soldadura. He also gained experience as a Production Supervisor at IPG - Barbera Farms in Australia in 2006. Additionally, he has worked with ICEMI SL, Ford Motor Company, and TEFRALUX S.L.U. in engineering capacities.