Dominik Hoffmann
About Dominik Hoffmann
Dominik Hoffmann is a Senior Principal Scientist at Photon Automation, Inc. and a District Leader at Primerica, with extensive experience in research and engineering across various institutions since the 1990s.
Current Role at Photon Automation
Dominik Hoffmann serves as a Senior Principal Scientist at Photon Automation, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development of laser weld applications and is involved in the creation of Department of Defense contracts. His work is based in Greenfield, Indiana, where he has contributed to various precision engineering projects.
Experience at Primerica
Hoffmann has held the position of District Leader at Primerica since 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing operations in the Greater Indianapolis area. This role has allowed him to apply his extensive background in science and engineering to financial services.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Photon Automation, Hoffmann worked at SAIC as a Principal Research Scientist from 2017 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Principal Research Scientist at SAIC from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at New Focus, TGen, and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, where he focused on various scientific and engineering projects.
Education and Academic Background
Hoffmann studied at Universität Hamburg, where he earned a Diplom in Physik from 1986 to 1993. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, achieving a Ph.D. in Physics from 1990 to 1996. He also completed his secondary education at Sankt-Ansgar-Schule, where he concentrated on Math and Physics.
Skills and Expertise
Hoffmann possesses expertise in sophisticated CAD design, essential for precision engineering projects. He has developed instrumentation for high-throughput drug screening and has experience in microscopic imaging and insect behavioral assays for neuroscience. His diverse skill set supports his roles in both scientific research and engineering.