Chad Hockemeyer

Chad Hockemeyer is a highly experienced professional in engineering, currently serving as Supervisor of Automation Technology at Graco since July 2013. In this role, Chad is responsible for designing electrical cabinets for new test fixtures and specifying all necessary components. Previous positions include Automation Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer at Graco, where support was provided across multiple assembly lines and testing equipment functionality was ensured. Prior to Graco, Chad worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Somnetics International, focusing on component and test fixture design for medical devices, and held a position as a Design Intern at Grede Holdings, LLC, where efficiency and safety in a foundry environment were enhanced through fixture design. Chad began a career as a Store Clerk at Holiday Companies and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of St. Thomas.