Gilbert Roberge
Carlsbad Springs,ON
Summary
Results-driven professional with 25+ years in manufacturing, product development, and sales. Expertise includes PCB fabrication and assembly, alongside management of sales teams within the electronic assembly and construction industries. Instrumental in developing award-winning solder paste and establishing training programs that elevated team performance and compliance with IPC standards.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales consultant for new and used Honda vehicles
Cornwall Honda
10.2025 - 09.2026
- Sold 3 new vehicles and 2 used vehicles within initial employment period at Cornwall Honda. Completed all Honda training courses to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
- Assisted customers in choosing vehicles that matched their needs.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight vehicle features and benefits.
Research, Training and Development Manager
CRM Synergies
Toledo, Spain
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Trained personnel in flux and paste manufacturing, enhancing quality control compliance.
- Instituted rigorous Health & Safety regulations for production personnel; conducted training on 5S methodologies to enhance workplace organization.
- Organized and delivered presentations for customers, improving product understanding and engagement.
- Managed and educated a global sales network of Representatives, Distributors, and Customer Service Agents.
- Implemented a comprehensive Technical Support system for Customers, Representatives, and Distributors.
- Set strategic forecast goals for the direct sales team.
- Evaluated all new products developed in the Research and Development Lab.
- Engineered innovative solder paste and liquid flux formulations, enhancing performance for the PCB assembly industries.
- Established the applications lab from the ground up by sourcing and installing essential equipment, including Stencil Printer, Pick and Place, X-ray, and Reflow Oven.
- Maintained and serviced capital equipment within laboratory and manufacturing facilities.
- CRM Synergies is a well-established manufacturer located in Toledo, Spain. CRM Synergies is best known for the manufacturing of liquid fluxes, core wires, solder bars, solder paste and recycling. The objective of my employment was to enable CRM to be competitive without outsourcing.
Research and Development Manager
Concept to Life
Ancaster, Canada
12.2018 - 04.2025
- Founded applications lab, sourcing and installing advanced equipment including pick and place, stencil printer, X-ray, FTIR, and reflow oven to enhance research capabilities.
- Conceived and formulated new solder pastes and liquid fluxes, delivering improved performance for PCB assembly.
- Tested all new products developed by the Research and Development Lab.
- Designed a groundbreaking Nano Coating known as Nano Coat 3000 for versatile applications.
- Trained personnel in flux and paste manufacturing, maintaining rigorous QC protocols.
- Acquired FTIR for Quality Control of finished products and raw materials, providing training to staff.
- Implemented Health & Safety regulations to enhance workplace safety for production personnel.
- Facilitated 5S training programs to cultivate efficient work environment.
- Oversaw maintenance of capital equipment in laboratory and manufacturing settings, ensuring operational reliability and compliance with quality standards.
- Executed a robust Technical Support system for customers, representatives, and distributors.
- Developed strategic forecast goals for the direct sales team.
- Led and trained a global sales network of Representatives, Distributors, and Customer Service Agents.
- Coordinated and presented at trade shows, effectively showcasing product innovations to industry stakeholders.
- Designed and manufactured the first degreaser for Co-Solvent Degreasing.
- Created a research and development laboratory to enable manufacturing of soldering products at Concept to Life.
Research & Support Manager
Inventec Performance Chemicals
Deep River, CT
07.2002 - 12.2018
- Pioneered the LF-4300, the world's first Water Soluble and No-Clean Solder Paste, achieving industry recognition.
- Secured the SMT Vision Award for the successful development of the LF4300 Solder Paste.
- Developed new formulations for Solder Pastes and Cleaning Chemistries, ensuring product excellence.
- Collaborated with Dr. Edward Watkins, Ph.D., to design innovative chemistries.
- Conducted product evaluations at customer facilities to ensure alignment with client needs.
- Orchestrated technical support structures across the US, Mexico, and Canada to improve customer service.
- Revamped sales strategies by restructuring and training sales channel, enhancing profitability.
- Closed large-scale accounts, including Curtis Wright, Jabil, Schneider Electric, and Bosch.
- Generated an average turnover exceeding $5,000,000 in sales for the company.
- Introduced capital equipment sales, including Vapor Degreasers and Inspection Equipment, to boost global sales.
- Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to enhance laboratory testing processes.
- Directed product marketing initiatives and organized sales campaigns.
- Trained the direct Salesforce and distributors, enhancing sales capabilities.
- Ensured adherence to all Health & Safety requirements, establishing mandatory SDS filing systems for all chemistry in production and laboratories.
- Implemented 5S training in manufacturing and shipping environments.
- Tested all new products developed by R&D to maintain quality standards.
- Inventec Performance Chemicals is a global leader in products used in electronic assembly. The objective of my employment was to provide technical support to customers and distributors in North America as well as product testing and on-site evaluation for current global customers and new customers in the electronic assembly industry.
Global Technical Support Manager
Qualitek International Inc.
Addison, USA
05.1999 - 07.2002
- Developed an enhanced version of Solder Pastes (WS-691A) to address performance issues in prior versions, providing reliable solutions to customers.
- Achieved an increase in annual sales revenue of soldering materials to $2,500,000 at SCI, Celestica, Flextronics, and Ericsson through trusted advisory roles.
- Executed a robust technical support system that streamlined communication for customers and distributors.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with customers including SCI, leading to improved client satisfaction.
- Innovated training programs for customers and distributors across the USA, Canada, Europe, and Mexico.
- Authored a comprehensive technical handbook for profiling reflow ovens aimed at sales engineers and engineering customers.
- Established forecast goals for the direct sales team, aligning objectives with overall sales strategy.
- Tested all new products developed in the Research and Development Lab to ensure quality and reliability.
- Presented at Trade Shows, effectively communicating product offerings to a broader audience.
- Qualitek International Inc. is an established manufacturer of Solder Paste, Wire, Flux and Core wire used in electronic assembly. The objective of my employment was to provide technical support to customers and distributors in North America as well as product testing, on-site evaluation for current global customers and new customers in the electronic assembly industry.
Production Supervisor
CAE Electronics
Saint Laurent, Canada
08.1980 - 12.1999
- Production Supervisor, for over 40 unionized employees. Fostering collaborative work environment.
- Managed electroplating, etching, and fusing operations and ensuring product quality.
- Oversaw drilling and programming processes using EXCELLON 4 technology.
- Incorporated workflow designs and safety protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted manufacturing analyses, including drafting, layouts, and cost evaluations.
- Procured capital equipment for the company, including Pick and Place machines, Stencil Printers, and UV Curing machines for conformal coating.
- Facilitated training on wave soldering, Pick & Place operations, and hand soldering techniques.
- Trained employees on NASA projects related to the Canadian Arm, enhancing technical skill sets.
- CAE Electronics is a global provider of flight simulators, power stations as well as military and space, (NASA).
Education
Organic Chemistry
Deep River, CT., USA12-2018
Graduated - Sales Mastery
Sandler Training
Deep River, CT, USA08-2017
Bachelor's degree - Social Science
John Abott Collage
Montreal, Qc.06-1984
Graduate - Machinist
Avion Technical Institute
Montreal, Qc.06-1979
Skills
- Vehicle sales techniques
- Sales strategy
- Sales performance metrics
- Sales support system
- Product presentations
- Market research
- Client management
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent), French (Fluent)
Hobbies
Construction, Wood Working and Cabinet, Lighting, Sound and Set Design for St-Hubert Auditorium
Accomplishments
Published user manual on how to solder reflow in the SMT industries
Awards
- SMT Vision Award for development of the world's first Water Soluble and No-Clean Solder Paste
- Trade Show, Technical Presentations, Cleaning Products, Use of Tin Bismuth Alloys, Voiding, New Product Development of LF-4300, Product Innovation
Timeline
Sales consultant for new and used Honda vehicles
Cornwall Honda
10.2025 - 09.2026
Research, Training and Development Manager
CRM Synergies
12.2023 - 10.2025
Research and Development Manager
Concept to Life
12.2018 - 04.2025
Research & Support Manager
Inventec Performance Chemicals
07.2002 - 12.2018
Global Technical Support Manager
Qualitek International Inc.
05.1999 - 07.2002
Production Supervisor
CAE Electronics
08.1980 - 12.1999
Organic Chemistry
Graduated - Sales Mastery
Sandler Training
Bachelor's degree - Social Science
John Abott Collage
Graduate - Machinist
Avion Technical Institute