Product category: Electromechanical Components
News Release from: Gigavac
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 3 April 2006
Hansen tasked to
continue HV relay innovation
Bob Hansen has joined Gigavac as Chief Scientist, a new executive level management position in the fast-growing firm
Hansen will be responsible for continued innovation in the design and manufacture of HV relays as well as future developments and additions to the Gigavac product line. Hansen has 42 years of experience in the high voltage relay and capacitor industry. He is the holder of seven key patents that are still used in the industry today.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 3 April 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Most recently, Hansen has worked worldwide as an independent engineering consultant from 1999-2006.
Previously, he served as Vice-President of Engineering for Jennings Technology and held key management roles there from 1958-1999.
Hansen graduated with a BSc in electrical engineering with a minor in physics and mathematics from San Jose State University, and completed graduate-level work in materials science and business administration.
He is life member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ASM (American Society for Metals).
Gigavac President Mike Molyneux remarked: 'We are excited to welcome Bob to our executive team'.
'Gigavac already provides lower cost, better value alternatives and Bob's years of global expertise is an outstanding resource that will take us to even higher level of innovative products and outstanding customer service'.
'Bob's integrity, enthusiasm and electrical engineering advances are highly prized around the world and we're thrilled to have him with us'.
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