Robb Janak is director of new technology at Jacobs Vehicle Systems. His objective is to develop technology to meet customers’ future needs. While at Jacobs, Janak accumulated more 25 years of engine brake, valve-train and variable valve actuation development experience. He began his career at Jacobs in manufacturing support and went on to hold positions in production and product support using Design for Six Sigma and leading Kaizens in Lean Manufacturing. He managed several product development groups and Jacobs’ engineering laboratory where he had responsibility for launching numerous products for OEMs globally.
Janak has contributed to more than 12 U.S. and international patents involving valve train components, systems, and processes. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Connecticut.