Orthodyne Electronics Corporation has announced the instatement of Jim Pisa, PhD, as Vice President of Engineering. Jim Pisa is succeeding Vartan (Bob) Babayan, who retired after holding the position since January 1st, 1991. Pisa’s focus is on continuing the proven portfolio of products and, establishing new development directions, while leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary group of engineers. As the new VP of Engineering, Jim Pisa brings to Orthodyne Electronics extensive experience in the research and development of new technology for advanced systems such as medical ultrasonic imaging, precision motion control, vibration control, and weather measurement equipment. Comprising more than 25 years of managing engineering operations Pisa offers expertise in directing and improving the efficiency of processes within diverse groups of highly qualified engineers. In joining the company, Jim Pisa will apply his exceptional range of skills to a company that continues to thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing high-tech market. Pisa is eager to explore new opportunities and develop new products while in well-known Orthodyne style, always putting the customers in a top position first.
“I’m excited to be part of a company with a long and successful history in the power interconnect market,” Pisa says. “I look forward to working alongside an experienced management team and working with the talented group of engineers.”
Pisa’s proven experience in leading and streamlining product advancement complements the mission statement that guides Orthodyne Electronics: To meet customers’ needs in a dynamic market through consistently improving our products and technology. “We’re thrilled to bring Jim Pisa on board,” says Orthodyne Electronics President Gregg Kelly. “He is an experienced and successful team leader and a great addition to the Orthodyne family. Jim’s experience, vision and proven track record of increasing efficiency in product development, will be key to Orthodyne’s ability to offer competitive technologies and products to our customers. He will be a great mentor to our talented engineering staff.”
Jim Pisa’s distinguished career in the semiconductor industry includes his previous position as VP Engineering at Newport Corp., where he supervised multiple projects simultaneously in the development of high-precision systems. Jim Pisa holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, a MS in Physics from the University of Wisconsin, and a BS in Physics from Louisiana State University.
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