Scott Lindblad, CEO at Automated Assembly
Automated Assembly Corporation was founded by Scott in 1991. Scott received his Manufacturing Engineering Degree in 1984 from the University Wisconsin Stout. He became a Certified Technologist in 1985. Scott has worked in SMT flex assembly over his entire career and has a patent in SMT-Flex. Scott has been involved in many leading edge technology innovations including Motorola’s StarTac Cell phone, ABS Brake circuitry for Texas Instruments and the first CAM and Crank sensor for Micro Switch. Scott started Automated Assembly Corporation in March 1991. Automated Assembly has been “the first” in a number of areas. They were the first company to do Reel-to-Reel Flex Assembly, the first to solder on Polyester, PEN, Polyimide and Tyvac in Reel-to Reel form. Automated has continued to lead by producing the first RFID tags, the first 3D viewing glasses and the first wearable computer.
David Neuman
Development Engineer
Dave has over 20 years experience in products and processes related to flexible printed circuits. He holds five patents related to the processing of low temperature flexible substrates. He has designed and installed dozens of machines for roll to roll processing and assembly. He earned his BSEET from Minnesota State University. Before joining Automated Dave worked for ten years at Sheldahl of Northfield Minnesota doing mechanical engineering and machine design tasks. He also has experience doing R&D in Engineering Science.
Brian Backes
Technician
Brian was hired in 2005 following a brief 25 year career as an avionics technician for Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, and the Marine Corps. He builds, designs and maintains manufacturing equipment for Automated Assembly. Brian has coached hockey in the community for 22 years.
Pat Connolly
Production Engineer
Pat graduated from South Dakota State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He started at Automated in 2009 as a production engineer in charge of guiding projects from prototype to production. He is fluent in Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Inventor.
Rhonda Malecha
Office Manager
Rhonda has an associate’s degree in accounting and is a Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9000. She is GMS programming certified and 1-38-00 Fuji cam certified.