Meet the Trainers

Our dedicated and expert staff is comprised of degreed drives and motion control Product Training Engineers who are specialists in their field. Yaskawa Product Training Engineers have authored numerous technical articles for magazines and provided lectures for various technical conferences and seminars.

John Autero
Manager, Technical Training Services

John Autero
University: Southern Illinois University
Degree: B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1985
At Yaskawa Since: 1989
Highlights:

Did You Know?
John is an Honorary Alumni of Northern Illinois University and a member of their Engineering Technology Advisory Board. He also enjoys collecting baseball cards.

 
Paul Avery
Senior Product Training Engineer
Paul Avery
University: University of Michigan
Degree: B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1987
At Yaskawa Since: 2000
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, Drives Road Show Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:

Did You Know?
Paul has taught classes in Egypt, Italy, South America, and underground in a Molybdenum mine. He also enjoys playing the guitar (but most people wish he wouldn't).

 
Ronnie Belcher
Product Training Engineer
Ronnie Belcher
University: I.T.T Technical Institute
Degree: B.S. Electrical Engineering/Communication Technology
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 2009
At Yaskawa Since: 2012
Product Responsibility: Servo and Machine Controllers
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:
  • Worked as Technical Support Engineer for the Drives Division for 5 years and then Motion Division for 5 years.
  • Assisted in creating the first solutions for the Yaskawa Solution Center. 

Did You Know?
Ronnie enjoys boating, camping, gardening, and riding an electric longboard.

 
Bob Bonczar
Senior Product Training Engineer
Bob Bonczar
University: DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Degree: B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1988
At Yaskawa Since: 1988
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:

Did You Know?
Bob was a Boy Scout and enjoys traveling, helping with church and outdoor activities, such as camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, astronomy, and skiing.

 
Greg Davies
Product Training Instructor
Greg Davies
University: University of Wisconsin Parkside
Degree: B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology
Years of Experience: Began career as an Engineer in 1983
At Yaskawa Since: 1989
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, Drives Road Show Classes
Highlights:

Did You Know?
Greg enjoys hiking and Tai Chi.

 
Matt Pelletier
Senior Product Training Engineer
Matt Pelletier
University: University of Wisconsin
Degree: B.S. Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1999
At Yaskawa Since: 1999
Product Responsibility: Servo and Machine Controllers
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:

Did You Know?
Matt created Yaskawa's first eLearning module. He has also taught classes in Europe, China, Japan, and South America.

 
Dan Schubert
Product Training Engineer
Dan Schubert
University: University of Missouri Science & Technology
Degree: B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 2012
At Yaskawa Since: 2012
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, Drives Road Show Classes
Highlights:

Did You Know?
Dan previously held the position of Repair Engineer at Yaskawa, he also enjoys driving his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle during the summer months.