Project Electrical Engineer | Systems Team
At Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC), we’re proud to recognize the talented and hardworking people behind the systems we deliver. David Dojcinovski, a Project Electrical Engineer on our Systems Team, joined EDC in May 2025, bringing with him not only a strong foundation in industrial maintenance and controls, but also a thoughtful, systems-level mindset shaped by both field experience and a lifelong fascination with engineering.
From Sci-Fi to System Design
David’s interest in engineering took root early. A steady diet of science fiction in middle and high school sparked a desire to understand not just what technology could do, but how it actually worked, on both a grand and granular scale.
“I was always drawn to things that seemed complex or difficult to understand,” he says. “Electrical engineering stood out to me because it touches everything in today’s world. I wanted to understand how power systems, electronics, and computers function at every level.”
That mindset led him to pursue a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech, where he focused on Micro/Nano-systems and intentionally kept his coursework broad, covering everything from analog circuit design to power system analysis.
Before joining EDC, David worked in industrial maintenance as an electrical engineer at a cement plant, where he developed a strong foundation in troubleshooting. It was during that time that he began gravitating toward control systems design.
“I was the one opening up panels, digging into ladder logic, figuring out why things weren’t working,” he says. “That made me want to be on the other side—designing systems that were clean, logical, and built with the person in the field in mind.”
That experience still informs his work today. Having been a customer himself, David approaches every project with a practical lens and works hard to ask the kinds of questions that uncover a client’s real expectations, something he says often goes beyond what’s written in a quote. Being on the receiving end of controls projects gave him a unique perspective—he knows how it feels to get exactly what was quoted, but still fall short of expectations.
Getting to Work at EDC
Since joining the Systems Team, David has contributed to several high-impact projects. He’s currently focused on a Wire and Cable Tape Line control upgrade that involves multiple Rockwell PowerFlex 755 AC Drive replacements replacements, the development of new operator control stations, and the integration of Rockwell PLC and control hardware.
He also played a key role in one of EDC’s largest projects of the year, supporting in-depth system testing by reviewing drawings, configuring drives, and troubleshooting Point I/O to help ensure a smooth on-site startup.
In each case, David says the goal is the same: to meet and exceed what the customer actually needs, not just what was scoped.
“I’ve been on the receiving end where a system technically met the spec but didn’t really deliver what we were expecting. So I try to put myself in the client’s position, and think ahead to how the system will actually be used in the field.”
A Natural Fit for the Team
For David, the work itself is only part of what makes a job meaningful. A supportive, collaborative environment was one of his top priorities, and it’s what made EDC stand out.
“What I like best here is how open everyone is,” he says. “Even though we each have our own projects, people make time to help and share what they’ve learned. It’s a place where you’re encouraged to take ownership, but you’re never left on your own.”
“David is a promising young engineer who came to EDC with a lot of smarts and a good dose of motivation,” says Bob Pusateri, Director of Business Development. “His work as an assistant engineer at a couple of cement plants in the South has given him a solid base for industrial controls. We are looking forward to watching him excel and advance, tackling projects larger in scope and complexity. His generally good nature and gift of gab also makes him a pleasure to be around!”
Outside the Office
Outside of work, David enjoys staying active and spending time with the people who matter most. He goes to the gym, rides motorcycles with his dad, plays paintball, and has recently started experimenting with a software-defined radio kit.
Family is important to him, especially being a big brother. He lives in Parsippany with his parents and younger brother, who’s 13.
“I’ve been trying to encourage him to learn more about the world around us,” David says. “We play a lot of board games and video games together.”
He and his girlfriend, Hannah, have been together since the start of the COVID pandemic. They enjoy cooking meals together—last Thanksgiving, they tackled an entire holiday dinner, spatchcocked Turkey and all—and often visit antique stores, hunting for old electronics and rare uranium glass pieces.
Looking Ahead
David brings a well-rounded, thoughtful approach to every project he touches—from ladder logic to customer conversations. His ability to draw on past experience while staying open to learning makes him a valuable part of the Systems Team.
When asked what working at EDC means to him, David said:
“Working at EDC means meeting and exceeding customer expectations, and envisioning electrical controls suitable for their current needs and standards, as well as future upgrades.”
We’re proud to have David on board, and look forward to our clients—both new and longtime—benefiting from the care, insight, and technical depth he brings to every project.
