John Schneider

John Schneider has a strong background in engineering and product development. John is currently serving as the Sr. Director of Global Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineering at Vontier, where they lead a global team in the development of embedded platforms, hardware, and sensors. Prior to this, Schneider was the Director of Engineering and New Product Development at Eaton, where they managed various engineering teams. John also worked as a Product Development Manager at ITT Exelis, where they were responsible for managing the product development function for a start-up division. Schneider has also held managerial positions at Emhart Glass, Flagship Automation, and OFS, where they oversaw R&D departments and led engineering teams. Additionally, Schneider worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hartford. Overall, their experience spans across different industries and they have a strong track record of successfully leading and managing engineering and product development teams.

John Schneider has a diverse education history. John received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Systems Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2025. Additionally, they pursued graduate studies towards a PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Connecticut and obtained 18 credits. John holds a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Western New England University. John also has two additional certifications: Design For Six Sigma Black Belt from the Juran Institute and a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The exact years of completion for some of their education are not provided.