Summary
Matt Packwood is a Mechatronic Engineer and project manager with over two decades of hands-on experience designing, installing, and upgrading robotic and automation systems for automotive, EV, and manufacturing clients across North America. He has led cross-functional teams at companies like ABB, Comau, Güdel, JR Automation and Gain & Co, consistently delivering complex retrofit and turnkey projects on time and on budget while minimizing production disruption. Skilled at tightening engineering processes—digitizing reporting, shortening quote cycles, and controlling scope—he blends technical depth in robotics and controls with commercial pragmatism. Based in Rochester, Michigan, he now manages projects at Gehring L.P. and brings particular strength in converting legacy lines to modern automated systems, a capability that repeatedly unlocked ROI for high-demand EV and powertrain programs.
11 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng Mechatronic Engineering, Master of Engineering - MEng Mechatronic Engineering at Lancaster University