Matthew Pokorny
About Matthew Pokorny
Matthew Pokorny is a Senior Lead Engineer at Emerson in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in engineering roles.
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Matthew Pokorny is currently serving as a Senior Lead Engineer at Emerson, a role he holds in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Work Experience at Emerson
Matthew Pokorny has made significant contributions to Emerson as a Senior Lead Engineer. He led the mechanical design and development of the next-generation wireless remote field link antenna. He introduced spin welding technology to create a permanent seal for polymer enclosures. He also created testing procedures and conducted qualification testing on parts and assemblies, including weld leak testing, vibration, temperature cycling, and impact tests. Additionally, he invented an algorithm for determining valid dial scale ranges for any number or pressure unit, integrated into manufacturing and order entry for on-demand faceplate artwork generation. Pokorny initiated UV inkjet printing to meet design goals for accuracy and durability. He played a crucial role in incorporating a business acquisition of industrial corrosion monitoring technology from the UK into production and facilitated business systems integration into Emerson’s global business suite and product lifecycle management software.
Previous Work Experience
Matthew Pokorny's career includes positions such as General Engineer at Edgewood Chemical Biological Center from 2009 to 2014 in Rock Island, IL, Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Iowa Solidification Lab from 2007 to 2009 in Iowa City, IA, and Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Whirlpool Corporation from 2006 to 2007 in Amana, IA.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Pokorny holds both a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa. He earned his MS from 2007 to 2009 and his BS from 2003 to 2007. His education provided a strong foundation for his career in engineering, contributing to his ability to lead complex projects and develop innovative engineering solutions.