Helios Gear Products (South Elgin, IL) proudly welcomes engineer, Caeden Keith. Caeden earned his degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Northern Illinois University (NIU). During his time at NIU, he demonstrated his passion for innovation and mentorship by mentoring his high school’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5934 and leading NIU’s team in NASA’s BIG Idea Challenge.

Caeden’s engineering journey includes a diverse range of hands-on experiences. He began as a CNC operator intern at Upstaging Inc., followed by a role as a manufacturing engineering intern at Wise Plastics Technologies. After honing his skills, he joined Helios Gear Products as an applications engineering co-op intern, where he gained valuable experience and insight into the gear manufacturing industry.

“Our customers are fortunate to have Caeden’s expertise and dedication on their side. At Helios, empowering gear manufacturers to thrive in a competitive global marketplace requires innovative engineering and exceptional customer support. Caeden excels in delivering both, helping our customers achieve greater productivity and success,” said Adam Gimpert, Helios president.

Following his co-op internship, Caeden joined the Helios team full-time as an Applications Engineer. In this role, he collaborates with innovative manufacturers to develop custom cutting tools and work-holding automation solutions, driving excellence and innovation in the industry.

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