Sarah Beranek
About Sarah Beranek
Sarah Beranek serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Materials Testing at MTS Systems Corporation. With a background in materials science engineering and extensive experience in various roles at Buehler, she has developed a strong expertise in the field over her career.
Current Role at MTS Systems
Sarah Beranek serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Materials Testing at MTS Systems Corporation. She has held this position since 2023 and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In her role, she oversees the materials testing division, focusing on advancing technologies and solutions in the field.
Previous Experience at Buehler An ITW Company
Prior to her current role, Sarah Beranek worked at Buehler An ITW Company in various capacities. She served as the Americas Commercial Director from 2021 to 2023, Global Director of Innovation from 2019 to 2020, Innovation Program Manager from 2015 to 2017, Global NPD Manager from 2017 to 2018, and Product Manager from 2013 to 2015. Her tenure at Buehler spanned nearly a decade, contributing to multiple aspects of product development and innovation.
Internship Experience
Sarah Beranek gained early industry experience through internships. She worked as an intern at JDSU for three months in 2005 and as a metallurgist intern at General Motors in 2007. These internships provided her with foundational knowledge in materials science and engineering.
Educational Background
Sarah Beranek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science Engineering from Purdue University, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University in 2012. Additionally, she studied abroad at L'Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble in 2006, focusing on materials science.
Professional Experience at Murata Electronics
From 2008 to 2012, Sarah Beranek worked at Murata Electronics as a Product Engineer and Applications Engineer. During her four years there, she contributed to product development and engineering solutions, enhancing her expertise in the electronics sector.