Director of Product Management
NovaTech Automation
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Garrett Schmidt serves as Director of Product Management at NovaTech Automation, where he leads efforts to bring new technologies to the rapidly changing electric grid. He joined the company in 2023.
Garrett brings over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, with expertise across process, factory, building, and energy markets. He specializes in communication products and wireless systems, skills he developed at Phoenix Contact USA, where he managed a portfolio of wireless devices and protocol converters.
He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Penn State University and completed advanced leadership training at the Wisconsin School of Business. This background gives him both the technical knowledge and business insight needed to drive innovation in industrial technology.
Beyond his professional work, Garrett is actively involved in several organizations, including Scouting America. This experience shapes his leadership approach, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving and a commitment to developing future leaders.
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