Brendan Mac Donald
About Brendan Mac Donald
Brendan Mac Donald serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Platform Director of Controls and Software Engineering at MTS Systems Corporation. He has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including Gaming Laboratories International and Nova-Tech Engineering, and holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Current Role at MTS Systems Corporation
Brendan Mac Donald serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Platform Director of Controls and Software Engineering at MTS Systems Corporation. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, he oversees engineering initiatives and software development related to control systems.
Previous Experience at Gaming Laboratories International
Prior to his current role, Brendan Mac Donald worked at Gaming Laboratories International, LLC from 2008 to 2013. During his five years there, he held positions as Engineering Manager and Senior Test Engineer in Nevada, United States. His responsibilities included managing engineering projects and conducting tests to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Career at Nova-Tech Engineering
Brendan Mac Donald was employed at Nova-Tech Engineering from 2013 to 2019. Over six years, he progressed through various roles including Engineering Product Owner, Manager of Software and Systems Architecture, and Senior Electrical Engineer in Minnesota, United States. His work involved overseeing product development and managing software architecture.
Engineering Management at MTS Systems Corporation
Before his current position, Brendan Mac Donald worked at MTS Systems Corporation from 2019 to 2023. He served as Software Engineering Manager and later as Director of Controls and Software Engineering. His tenure included responsibilities for leading software engineering teams and managing control systems projects in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Brendan Mac Donald earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in engineering and technology management.