Doug Schuchart has joined Beckhoff Automation LLC as the Northeast region manager. In his new role for the Savage, Minn.-based company, he will manage the sales team responsible for supporting machine builders, manufacturers and other companies in implementing PC-based control and EtherCAT technologies. Schuchart has more than 26 years of experience in industrial automation at companies including DuPont, Hershey Co. and Tyson Foods Inc.