John A. Palermo
About John A. Palermo
John A. Palermo serves as the Segment Automation Leader at Hubbell Incorporated, where he identifies manufacturing automation opportunities and manages project expectations. He has extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing management, having held positions at several companies over a career spanning more than three decades.
Current Role at Hubbell
John A. Palermo serves as the Segment Automation Leader at Hubbell Incorporated, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for identifying manufacturing automation opportunities within Hubbell's Electrical Solutions segment. He manages projects to ensure that expectations for cost, quality, safety, and delivery are met. His work frequently involves collaboration with in-house teams, India-based personnel, and external contractors to implement automation projects. He also drafts project charters to seek high-level approvals for proposed initiatives.
Previous Experience at HUBER+SUHNER
Before joining Hubbell, John A. Palermo worked at HUBER+SUHNER as a Manufacturing Manager from 2006 to 2012. During his six years in this role, he focused on optimizing manufacturing processes and improving operational efficiency. His experience at HUBER+SUHNER laid a foundation for his later roles in engineering and management within the manufacturing sector.
Engineering Management at BURNDY LLC
John A. Palermo was employed at BURNDY LLC as an Engineering Manager from 2012 to 2021. Over the course of nine years, he managed engineering projects and teams in Lincoln, New Hampshire. His responsibilities included developing cost justifications and socializing project financials to approvers, which contributed to the successful execution of various engineering initiatives.
Background in Electrical Engineering
John A. Palermo has a background in Electrical Engineering, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Merrimack College. His educational foundation has supported his extensive career in manufacturing and engineering management, including roles at Thermal Dynamics and Fairbanks Scales. He worked as an Electrical Engineer and Electrical Engineering Manager at Thermal Dynamics from 2003 to 2006 and served as Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Fairbanks Scales for 14 years, from 1989 to 2003.
Expertise in Automation and Robotics
John A. Palermo possesses expertise in manufacturing automation and robotics. He frequently works with custom robotics and cutting-edge technology in the manufacturing industry. His role at Hubbell involves collaborating on automation projects, which require a deep understanding of both engineering principles and project management practices.