--- title: David Chargin description: David Chargin, Program Manager, Fraunhofer USA Center for Manufacturing Innovation, Brookline --- [![cmi-usa](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hubfs/cmi-usa.svg "cmi-usa")](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/?hsLang=en) [![subtext-2](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/subtext-2.png?width=660&height=42&name=subtext-2.png "subtext-2")](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/?hsLang=en) - [Fraunhofer USA](http://www.fraunhofer.org) - [![](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/boston_univ_rgb.gif?width=67&height=30&name=boston_univ_rgb.gif)](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/boston-university.html?hsLang=en) - [DOING BUSINESS WITH US](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/Doing-business-with-us.html?hsLang=en) - [PROJECTS](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/projects-our-work.html?hsLang=en) - [CAREERS](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/career.html?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us.html) - [Mission](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/Mission.html) - [Business Model](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/business-model.html) - [Leadership](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/leadership.html) - [Fraunhofer Network](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/fraunhofer-network.html) - [Boston University](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/boston-university.html) - [Facilities](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/Facilities.html) - [Careers](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/about-us/career.html) - [Services](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services.html) - [Custom Automation Systems](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/custom-automation-systems.html) - [Energy Systems](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/energy-systems.html) - [Biomedical Instruments and Devices](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/biomedical-instruments-and-devices.html) - [Process Management and Consulting](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/services/process-management-and-consulting.html) - [Industries](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/Industries.html) - [Publications](https://www.fraunhofer.org/en/media/publications-and-annual-reports1.html) - [News](https://www.fraunhofer.org/en/media/press.html) - [Contact](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/contact.html) ### People #### David Chargin Program Manager David Chargin has extensive experience in mechatronics and precision engineering. His background is in computer-controlled, high-bandwidth servo motion systems for nanometer-scale applications, consisting of both lithographic and single point diamond turning systems for micromachining applications. At Fraunhofer USA CMI, he pursues research in the design of stable, non-contact metrology for nanoscale measurements incorporating both thermal control and low-expansion materials. As a program manager at Fraunhofer USA CMI, he co-leads our custom automation group with Holger Wirz.  He has spent the last 15+ years working serving clients from a diverse range of industries, specializing in integrating novel technologies to modernize manufacturing automation. He focuses on ensuring that the unique challenges of each client's application are successfully addressed. David Chargin received his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering from the University of California, Davis. #### Contact ### ![1461355051613_David-3x3.5](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1461355051613_David-3x3.5.jpg?width=95&name=1461355051613_David-3x3.5.jpg) #### David Chargin Program Manager Fraunhofer USA CMI 15 Saint Mary's Street Brookline, MA 02446, USA - [Send email](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/contact/send-email/dchargin?hsLang=en) - QUICK LINKS - [Contact](http://www.cse.fraunhofer.org/contact) - [Fraunhofer USA](http://www.fraunhofer.org) - [Fraunhofer ISE](https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en.html) - [Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft](http://www.fraunhofer.de/en.html) - © 2026 - [Site map](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/sitemap.html?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/contact.html?hsLang=en) - [Data Protection](https://www.cmi.fraunhofer.org/en/data_protection.html?hsLang=en)