Bill Oliver Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Pfäffikon, Schwyz, Ch

Georgetown, Ky, Us

Heartland Automation is a custom robotic automation solution provider and the premier integrator for AutoGuide Mobile Robots. The Heartland Automation headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Georgetown, KY in the Southern Automotive Corridor.Heartland automation designs, manufactures, installs, and supports a wide variety of automation solutions including industrial robotic automation (weld cells, material handling, machine tending,...), conveyance systems, and AGV mobile robot systems, as well as taking on custom industrial automation projects for automotive, agricultural, and industrial manufacturers.

Concurrently worked at both AutoGuide & Heartland until the aquisition of AutoGuide by Teradyne, at which time I assumed full time responsibility on the integration side of the business with Heartland. AutoGuide Mobile Robots designs, develops and manufactures heavy duty industrial Autonomous Mobile Robots and Automated Guided Vehicles for assembly, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations across multiple industries. AutoGuide’s Max N10 Mobile Robot platform is the industry’s most reliable and affordable natural feature guidance platform with tugger, forked vehicle, and pallet load configurations. Unlike other mobile robots in the market, AutoGuide used its experience in demanding automotive plants to develop and test the rugged Max N10 that can handle nearly any environment – regardless of lighting and constant process changes. Max Nx platform moves loads up to 15,000 pounds seamlessly with no magnetic tape or RFID tags required, greatly simplifying installation and making process changes on the fly possible.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Manage a team of business development managers with focus on developing the industrial automation and food & beverage markets in the United States.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the US division of Schmalz Inc., the industry leader in vacuum technology. Our four main areas of expertise are vacuum components, gripping systems (EOAT), clamping systems & ergonomic lifting systems.

Esslingen, De

Recruit, develop & motivate the national distribution channel for Festo-USA.

Distributor of electrical & pneumatic control components and instrumentation used in industrial automation. Specializing in value added sub-assemblies, aluminum framing and turn-key control systems.

Head of Sales and Marketing with a Boston based Contract Manufacturer specializing in High Mix/Low Volume electro-mechanical assemblies spanning several industries (i.e.- Medical & Biotech, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Homeland Security, etc.).

Esslingen, De

Responsible for all sales activities on the East Coast, including Puerto Rico. Concurrently managed three regional sales offices (Boston, NY and Charlotte). Managed direct staff of 35, plus 6 full line distributors and several VAR's. Responsibilities included forecasting and budgeting, pre- and post-sales support, order entry, customer service and tech support. Consistently recognized for top performance of both individual and team efforts. Awarded Salesman of the Year, Top Regional Center and President's Club Membership. Lead new technology sales campaigns. Appointed to company ERP implementation team. Co-developed company CRM program. Developed and lead National Sales Training programs.International employment experience. Co-ordinated multi-site projects across the US and Europe.

Reading, Ma, Us

Conceptualized, designed and implemented assembly lines for low mix/high volume automotive instrumentation products. Supervised assembly department of approximately 30 employees.

• Designed mechanical components and assemblies for transmission of naval surface vessels and submarines• Reviewed and approved work of detail draftsmen• Interfaced with consultants and outside vendors who collaborated on projects• Held government security clearance

Autocad/Autolisp Programming

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering