David Chipman, Pe
About David Chipman, Pe
David Chipman is a Senior Controls Engineer I at General Mills with extensive experience in engineering and research roles, including previous positions at Iowa State University and Goodrich Corp.
Title
David Chipman holds the title of Senior Controls Engineer I at General Mills.
Company
David Chipman is currently employed at General Mills as a Senior Controls Engineer I.
Education and Expertise
David Chipman studied at Iowa State University, earning a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Biorenewable Resources and Technology from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, obtained from 2004 to 2006, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, achieved between 2000 and 2004. Chipman possesses specialized expertise in debugging equipment electrical and control issues, ensuring NFPA70E compliance, supporting multi-axis servo systems, tuning control loops, and training control technicians on automation and controls systems.
Career Background
David Chipman has a diverse background in engineering roles, with extensive experience at General Mills. He served as Engineer I (2010-2011), Project Engineer II in Reed City, Michigan (2011-2014), and Controls Engineer II (2014-2017) before advancing to his current role. Previously, he contributed as a Program Developer for the Interactive Biorefinery Operations Simulator at Iowa State University (2009-2010) and as a Research Assistant in both Dr. Robert Brown's and Dr. Ted Heindel's labs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University (2005-2006 and 2007-2009 respectively). His early career included internships at Goodrich Corp. Sensor Systems and GUIDANT LLC C/O Boston Scientific Corporation in 2006.
Professional Achievements
David Chipman's professional achievements include developing custom data collection software for a yogurt manufacturing facility and serving as the site Electrical Safety Lead to ensure NFPA70E compliance. He trains control technicians on automation and controls systems and supports multi-axis servo systems, including tuning control loops.