Jeff Kennedy
About Jeff Kennedy
Jeff Kennedy is a Senior Electrical Automation Engineer at Hubbell Incorporated, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Project Management and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, and has over fifteen years of experience in production machinery design and automation.
Work at Hubbell
Jeff Kennedy has been employed at Hubbell Incorporated since 2021, serving as a Senior Electrical Automation Engineer. In this role, he focuses on enhancing automation processes and improving operational efficiency. His work is based in Belmont, New Hampshire, where he applies his extensive knowledge in electrical engineering and automation to contribute to the company's projects.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Kennedy holds a Master of Science in Project Management from New England College, which he completed from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of New Hampshire between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he has an Associate in Engineering Technology from NHTI, Concord's Community College, completed from 1994 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in PLC programming, machine data collection, and HMI design.
Background
Jeff Kennedy has over fifteen years of experience in the field of electrical engineering, specifically in production machinery design, build, and debugging. He began his career as a Firmware Engineer at Enterasys Networks in 1999 and has since held various engineering positions, including Electrical Controls Engineer at Allegro MicroSystems and McClellan Automation Systems. His diverse experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in optimizing operational efficiency.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Hubbell, Jeff Kennedy worked at several companies in various engineering capacities. He served as an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer at Ferrotec for a brief period in 2021. From 2015 to 2018, he was an Electrical Controls Engineer at Allegro MicroSystems, and from 2013 to 2015, he held a similar position at McClellan Automation Systems. His early career included a role as a Firmware Engineer at Enterasys Networks.
Technical Skills
Jeff Kennedy specializes in several technical areas, including PLC programming using ladder logic and ANSI C. He has experience with optimizing operational efficiency through Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) methodologies. His skills also encompass machine data collection and HMI design, particularly using Siemens WinCC Flexible software. Additionally, he has a strong background in utilizing GNU/Linux systems for engineering applications.