Ben Holter

About Ben Holter

As the Director of Mechatronics at Husco, I lead a cross-functional teams of engineers who design and implement electronic (HW/SW/FW/control) and electromechanical systems for mobile hydraulic machines. With over 15 years of experience in this field, I have developed a system expertise and skills in mechatronics, software, controls, electronics, and data analytics. We turn large machines in a construction site, field, or warehouse into robots!My mission is to create elegant and robust multi-domain system solutions which solve complex opportunities to improve our customers machines. I also strive to ensure reusability and scalability of our systems, so that we can deliver high-quality products within rapid timelines and tackle new challenges every time. I am passionate about smart innovation and continuous learning. I enjoy working with a talented and diverse team who shares these values to solve the hardest problems and make things simple.

Experience

1. Director Product - Mechatronics

   Husco

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Leading strategy, vision, and execution of complex electro-mechanical/hydraulic and embedded control systems in mobile machines. Cross functional teams to solve multi-domain problems in the most elegant, value-add, safe, and cost effective way possible while pushing the vision to grow into new spaces and markets.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Predictive Analytics

  2015 — 2017

• Milwaukee School of Engineering

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Product R&D
• Programming
• Hydraulic Systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• Inspection
• Data Analysis
• Python
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Science
• R
• Metrology
• Audio Analysis
• Management
• Engineering
• Mobile Hydraulics
• Data Visualization
• Big Data
• Analytical Skills
• Systems Engineering
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Coding Experience
• Learner
• Big Data Analytics
• Statistics
• Controls Development
• Matlab