Douglas Coupar
About Douglas Coupar
Douglas Coupar is an Approvals Engineer at Emerson Automation Solutions with over 30 years of experience in hardware and electronic design engineering.
Current Position at Emerson Automation Solutions
Douglas Coupar currently works as an Approvals Engineer for Emerson Automation Solutions in Cumbernauld, Scotland. He joined the company in January 2022 and brings over 30 years of experience in hardware and electronic design engineering to his role. His primary responsibilities likely include ensuring that engineering products and processes meet industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at SKF Group
Douglas Coupar has a substantial work history with the SKF Group, where he held multiple roles over a span of 23 years. Starting in 1998, he initially worked as a Hardware Design Engineer for three years. He was then promoted to Hardware Group Leader, a position he held for 20 years. In 2021, he became the Engineering Manager, a role he maintained for 11 months until his departure.
Earlier Career at Ingenico and Ferranti Technologies
Before joining the SKF Group, Douglas Coupar worked at Ingenico Group from 1991 to 1998 as a Hardware Design Engineer. There, he spent seven years developing his skills and expertise in hardware design. Prior to Ingenico, he was employed by Ferranti Technologies Ltd in Edinburgh as an Electronic Design Engineer, where he worked for four years from 1987 to 1991.
Educational Background
Douglas Coupar attended the University of Strathclyde, where he studied Electronic Engineering and Microprocessor Systems. He achieved his Bachelor's Degree after three years, from 1984 to 1987. This formal education laid the foundation for his extensive career in electronic and hardware design engineering.