Bruce Perry
About Bruce Perry
Bruce Perry is a Principal Mechanical Engineer at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Bruce Perry Education and Expertise
Bruce Perry completed both his undergraduate and graduate education at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) over a period of five years, from 1985 to 1990. Following this, he pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering, Robotics, which he completed in two years from 1993 to 1995. His advanced studies equipped him with in-depth knowledge and capabilities in mechanical engineering and robotics.
Bruce Perry's Role at National Instruments
Bruce Perry currently holds the position of Principal Mechanical Engineer at National Instruments, located in the Austin, Texas Area. In this role, he has made significant contributions to the company's product development and engineering processes. His work encompasses designing innovative mechanical architectures and leading cross-functional teams to improve product quality and cost-efficiency.
Bruce Perry Mechanical Architecture Designs
While at National Instruments, Bruce Perry designed the mechanical architecture for the company's first-generation Vector Signal Transceivers, including the PXIe-5644R, PXIe-5645R, and PXIe-5646R. These transceivers featured a modular 'Common Baseband' architecture. Additionally, he was instrumental in designing the mechanical architecture for NI's first-generation Compact Vision Systems (CVS-1451 and CVS-1452), which utilized housing components for optimal thermal dissipation to maximize processing power.
Bruce Perry Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Bruce Perry has led multiple cross-functional teams at National Instruments, achieving significant cost savings and quality improvements. As part of a Cable Quality Improvement team, he identified $750K in costs associated with cable quality escalations and developed risk mitigation procedures. In another initiative, he worked with a cross-functional Engineering/Procurement team to achieve $1MM in annual savings through cable design reviews, redesigns, and optimization of cable/component usages.
Bruce Perry Integration of Acquired Technologies
Bruce Perry played a key role in integrating the mechanical designs from IO Tech and Measurement Computing acquisitions into National Instruments' operations models. He updated mechanical drawings and implemented Design for Manufacturability (DFM) techniques to ensure a smooth transition and effective integration of these new technologies. Additionally, he participated in initial production runs to resolve manufacturing issues for mechanical parts integrated with NI's approved suppliers.