Bill Turner
About Bill Turner
Bill Turner is a Senior Field Service Engineer at MTS Systems Corporation with extensive experience in SMT manufacturing and field service engineering. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies and countries, contributing to his expertise in electronics and customer support.
Current Role at MTS Systems Corporation
Bill Turner has been employed at MTS Systems Corporation as a Senior Field Service Engineer since 2013. In this role, he provides significant pre and post-sales support, including benchmarks, demos, training, and operates a 24/7 response center. His responsibilities also include conducting frequent internal and external field audits to ensure compliance with various standards.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Bill Turner held several engineering roles. He worked at New Sabina Industries, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer focused on SMT PCB Assembly from 2002 to 2006. He also served as a Customer Service Engineer at JOT Automation from 1999 to 2002 and as a Field Service Engineer at Instron from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he worked at Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation as a Senior Field Service Engineer from 1993 to 1999.
Education and Technical Training
Bill Turner completed his education at Whittemore Prescott Area School, where he achieved a Diploma of Education from 1979 to 1983. He also attended the Electronic Technical Institute, earning an Associate of Arts in Electronics from 1985 to 1987. This educational background supports his expertise in SMT Manufacturing and related technologies.
Expertise in SMT Manufacturing
Bill Turner possesses expertise in SMT Manufacturing, which includes skills in BOM and CAD Import, SMT Program output, and PCB board layout verification. His technical knowledge is complemented by extensive international experience, having worked in countries such as Japan, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Mexico, and Canada.
Participation in Industry Exhibitions
Bill Turner has participated in setting up and supporting Nepcon and Apex Electronics Exhibitions. His involvement in these events highlights his commitment to the electronics manufacturing industry and his role in promoting technological advancements.