Keegan Dillon is a graduate from Ferris State University, in the Welding Engineering Technology program, He spent 7 years contracting between RoMan Engineering Services and R&E Automated Systems. He left contracting to work for Stanley Engineered Fastening (a division of Stanley Black & Decker) as an application engineer in their automotive stud welding division. In 2016 he was asked to join the SEF Breakthrough Innovation team, as the Joining Lead, where he spent 2 years working in Germany. Upon returning to America, Keegan continued to work with the Innovation team in Troy, Michigan. In 2021, Keegan Dillon founded JOINER Services LLC which offers an innovative way to connect businesses directly with self-employed engineering contractors on its web-based platform. In 2023, he created a website called Finding Automation, where people can find the latest solutions, industrial equipment, residential products, educational experiences, training facilities, and news in the automation industry. He also hosts a monthly podcast called Engineers In Automation, where he talk to engineers about their journey in the automation industry.Over his career, he have spent time living in Mexico, Canada, Thailand, and Germany. Most of his experience is working within the welding automation industry in automotive, agricultural, military, and heavy equipment. He became proficient in RSW, PW, MIG, TIG, FCAW, & SAW welding processes. He also has experience in ABB, Fanuc, Motoman, KUKA, Nachi, and Kawasaki robotic programming.