Tom Adams
About Tom Adams
Tom Adams is a Staff Product Engineer at Plexus Corp. in Neenah, Wisconsin, with a focus on high mix-low volume electronics manufacturing and extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies.
Work at Plexus
Tom Adams has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Staff Product Engineer since 2009. In this role, he focuses on high mix-low volume electronics manufacturing. He works within the rapid prototype center, emphasizing new product introduction and continuous improvement. His responsibilities include bridging the gap between design and manufacturing to provide value to both internal and external customers. Additionally, he serves as the aerospace-qualified Site Certifying Agent (SCA) for his facility, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
Education and Expertise
Tom Adams holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, studying from 1992 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in electronics manufacturing and engineering management.
Background
Tom Adams has a diverse professional background in engineering. He began his career as an Electronics Technician in the US Navy from 1986 to 1992. Following his military service, he worked as an Application Engineer at Agilent Technologies and MTS Systems Corporation between 2006 and 2009. He also held positions at Siemens as a Product Engineer and MEMSIC as an Inside Sales Engineer. His experience spans various roles that have contributed to his current focus in product engineering.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Plexus Corp., Tom Adams worked in several engineering roles. He served as an Application Engineer at MTS Systems Corporation from 2006 to 2008 and at Agilent Technologies from 2008 to 2009. He also worked as a Product Engineer at Siemens from 2000 to 2005, and as an Inside Sales Engineer at MEMSIC for 11 months in 2005. Additionally, he was employed as an Electrical Engineer at Radio Systems Corp. from 2005 to 2006.