# Ian Cloutier

> Senior Controls Software Engineer

Location: Greater Boston, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/iancloutier

Automation Systems Engineer specialized in developing machine software for automation solutions. Experienced in Software Development, Motion Control, Robotics, and Embedded System Development. Skilled engineering professional with a Masters of Engineering focused in Robotics and Control from Cornell University.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Seurat Technologies
Jan 2023 – Present | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
- Developed and tested the PLC code base for a complex system designed to handle all depowdering and maintenance operations needed for finished print plates
- Responsible for development and maintenance of all Safety PLC systems/code bases in the company across various systems and applications
- Develops Delta Tau motion control code and solutions to support advancing printing operations

### Controls Engineer @ VulcanForms Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Devens, Massachusetts, United States
- Developed, tested, and deployed core PLC and non-PLC software for a proprietary LPBF Additive Manufacturing system and all related subsystems.
- Assisted with commissioning of new machines and equipment as the production facility in Devens, MA is built up
- Supported manufacturing operations in person and remotely to quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues leading to interrupted prints and machine downtime

### Automation Systems Engineer @ Axis New England
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Danvers, MA
- Main role was handling software development and architecture on various platforms for turnkey solutions built in-house for our customers. 
- Utilized multiple programming languages (C/C++, Python, Javascript, IEC 61131 for PLC's) to write the software needed to integrate hardware and robotics with existing customer systems
- Deployed automation/controls software in multiple manufacturing centers
- Functioned as an engineering resource for the sales team, providing vital technical information to help secure business. Specializes in automation software and mobile robotics.
- Created proof-of-concept demonstrations of Axis New England's solution to customer's application challenge
- Demonstrated expertise in automation technology in discussions with customers, leverages training on a wide variety of products including motion control systems, robots, vision systems.
- Provided technical support directly to customers for all product lines sold by Axis New England

### Intern @ ASML
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Wilton, CT
Main project focused on vibrational and modal analysis to determine adhesive bond strength on critical systems in the reticle positioning group.

### Project Team Lead @ Cornell University
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Ithaca, NY
Participates in the design, construction and testing of an RC aircraft built from the ground up every year to compete in a global competition with new rules and mission specifications each year.
Currently one of two team leaders managing all aspects of the team. Specifically involved in managing the teams finances and inventory, as well as insuring development of team members engineering skills. In charge of the teams sensors subgroup, responsible for building and maintaining the teams sensor array for gathering in flight data. In past years has been on the controls and aerodynamics subteams, responsible for the tail and main wing design respectively.

-Heavy team coordination and communication to find design solutions to challenges posed by the missions.

### Application Engineering Intern @ Kionix, Inc.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015
Main project was focused on developing a machine health package for characterizing faults in industrial machines by measuring vibrations with Kionix accelerometers. Gained hands-on experience in topics such as I2C and SPI communication, microcontrollers, C and Linux, and system dynamics.

### Research Assistant @ Bonassar Group
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Cornell University
Assisted in biomechanical orthopedic research at the Bonasser group at Cornell University’s college of engineering. Work focused on analyzing the mechanical & material properties of articular cartilage by performing fixed displacement strain tests on pieces of cartilage and observing mechanical response to experimentally determine material constants.

### Employee @ Cornell University
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014
-Was an employee at the Robert Purcell Marketplace Eatery at Cornell University
-Received Worker of the summer award

### Research Assistant @ ICL - Performance Products LP
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Ardsley, Ny
-Developed a project with staff assistance to enter into the Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF). Project was focused on measuring the solubility of a byproduct under different temperatures and pH levels. 
-Assisted in various capacities around the lab, including product testing and development of flame retardants


## Education
### Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Cornell University

### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering
Cornell University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ian-cloutier-864678a2

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Last updated: 2026-03-31