Dr. David Galovits, Jr
About Dr. David Galovits, Jr
Dr. David Galovits, Jr. is a Senior Test Engineer at Ducommun Incorporated, with extensive experience in test engineering across various companies since 2000. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and has contributed to multiple projects, including software migration and training in the engineering field.
Work at Ducommun Incorporated
Dr. David Galovits, Jr. serves as a Senior Test Engineer at Ducommun Incorporated, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this role, he is responsible for developing testing programs and ensuring the reliability of engineering processes. His experience includes training technicians and operators on the operation of specialized software and equipment.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Dr. Galovits has extensive experience in engineering roles prior to his current position. He worked at Sanmina as a Test Engineer from 2000 to 2001 and again from 2004 to 2006. He also held positions at ACMI as a Technical Support Engineer from 2001 to 2004, Parker Hannifin as a Test Engineer from 2007 to 2010, and CAE Tech. (Delphi) as a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer from 2006 to 2007. His roles involved various responsibilities, including migration of testing software and coordination of training sessions.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Galovits holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, which he completed between 2012 and 2019. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution in 2012. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute-Greenfield, completed from 1995 to 1999. His academic pursuits reflect a strong foundation in both engineering and business management.
Field Data Collection and Training Initiatives
Dr. Galovits has acted as a site leader on field data collection test sites in the agricultural industry. In this capacity, he served as a liaison between technicians, managers, and customers, facilitating effective communication and project execution. He coordinated visits from SPEA America for training, onsite repairs, and equipment calibrations, enhancing operational efficiency and technical knowledge within his teams.
Research and Dissertation Work
Dr. Galovits proposed a dissertation topic focused on identifying the dimensionality of the multicultural workforce motivation construct in engineering for multinational organizations. This research underscores his interest in workforce dynamics and motivation within technical fields, contributing to the understanding of engineering management in diverse environments.