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Rob Campbell, PE

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Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Rob Campbell is the Principal at Practical Precision, specializing in precision motion and optics for the medical, biotech, and manufacturing industries. A certified Professional Engineer with degrees from Virginia Tech and UMass Lowell, he is described by colleagues as meticulous and detail-oriented. He has deep expertise in developing complex, highly integrated devices from concept to launch.

Rob is passionate about the intersection of technical excellence and collaborative product development. Inspired by his engineer father, he values a holistic approach to engineering, focusing on teamwork across disciplines like manufacturing and marketing. He has taught and written extensively on executing projects with globally distributed teams, blending technical and interpersonal skills.

He authored a 20, 000-word book chapter on communication and collaboration for global high-technology engineering projects.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Precision Engineering
His entire career and consulting practice focuses on precision machine design, optomechanical engineering, and systems requiring breakthrough performance in motion and optics.
Medical Device Development
He specializes in developing complex medical devices and life sciences equipment, including implantables, therapeutic laser systems, and automated sample handling instruments.
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Career

Work history

2012 - 2014
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
6-2010 - 6-2011
Mechanical Engineer
Insight Technology
2-2006
Principal
Practical Precision
9-2004 - 6-2010
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
FLIR Systems
2000 - 2004
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SUSS Microtec
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Education
1989 - 1993
Bachelors
Virginia Tech
1998 - 2002
Masters
University of Massachusetts Lowell
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