Meet the Team

Jason Merrick

Jason Merrick

President

Jason Merrick created Talos Engineering in April 2012. As President, Jason is working to build an automation company that provides value to his clients and also interesting and fulfilling work for his employees. His current focus is on business development and quality assurance.

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Chris Koch

Chris Koch

Engineering Manager

Chris has been a member of the team since 2019, and now serves as our Engineering Manager.  Chris’s unique background makes him a valuable asset to Talos and our clients

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J Straight

J Straight

Account Manager

As an Account Manager at Talos, J is dedicated to driving client success through strategic solutions and exceptional service.

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Doug Young

Doug Young

Automation Engineer

Starting with the company just a year after it was founded, Doug is a wealth of knowledge and a true asset to both our clients and his team mates.  If we aren’t sure of something, a common refrain around the office is “ask Doug.”

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Russell Reasoner

Russell Reasoner

Automation Engineer

Russell Reasoner joined Talos Engineering as an Automation Engineer in July 2019. Russell handles matters related to control system design, troubleshooting, and programming.

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Mikel Danielson

Mikel Danielson

Automation Engineer

Mikel Danielson joined Talos Engineering as an Automation Engineer in February 2020. Mikel designs, programs, commissions and troubleshoots automated processes and machines.

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Chad Crider

Automation Engineer

Chad joined Talos as an Automation Engineer in 2022. Chad works with clients to upgrade their control systems, and is interested and skilled in mechatronics and machine design.

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Eli Westbay

Automation Engineer

Eli graduated from Central Washington University with EET and Physics degrees in 2016, and joined Talos in 2023 after working 7 years with an equipment manufacturer in Yakima.  Careful and thoughtful, he’s working to apply that experience to the benefit of Talos’ clients.

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Sota Nakahama

Sota Nakahama

Automation Engineer

Joining the group in 2023, all the way from Japan via Utah, Sota is a favorite among clients and co-workers alike.

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Steven Cox

Automation Engineer

Steven joined the company in 2023 after earning his mechanical engineering degree from Utah State University.  A man of many talents and interests, he spends his days applying his technical skills to the needs of Talos’s clients.

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Gabe Worman

Automation Engineer

 Gabe joined Talos as an Automation Engineer in 2024.  He’s got a passion for mechatronics and innovative automation solutions and holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.

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Estu Ramos

Automation Engineer

Joining the team in August 2024, Estu specializes in drafting specifications, building software, and commissioning manufacturing automation systems. Estu’s diverse combination of education and experiences make him a great fit for Talos and our clients.

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Andrea

Andrea Mackay

Office Admin

Joining Talos in 2022, Andrea helps keep Talos’ wheels in motion.  She enjoys helping the technical staff,  making the office a pleasant place to be, and keeping Accounts Payable organized.

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Anna Marine

Anna Marine

Accounts Receivable Clerk / Software Development Intern

Anna Marine, has served as our Accounts Receivable Clerk since January 2025.  Anna holds a degree in International Studies, and is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

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Latest Updates

Talos Sponsors Hanford Robotics Club

Talos is proud to announce that we've made a $3,000 donation to the Hanford High School Robotics & Engineering club. ...
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Hanford Robotic Hardware Workshop

A few weeks ago, Talos had the honor of hosting a Hardware Workshop for Hanford High's Robotics & Engineering Club. ...
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FUSE Career Fair 2024 – Spokane

On March 5, 2024 Talos will make our first appearance at the FUSE Career Fair at the Spokane Convention Center. ...
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Oregon State Winter 2024 Career Fair

Cliff will be on-site in Corvallis for the Winter 2024 STEM Industries Career & Internship Fair.  If you're a Beaver...
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Do you guys do summer internships?

In short, yes.  If you're really interested, though, please read on. We get this question a lot when chatting with...
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EWU Science & Technology Career Fair 2022

We're so thrilled to be back to recruiting in person!  For our second career fair of this recruiting season, we're...
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COVID-19 Update

Update: 25 March 2020: We've received several inquiries in the last couple of days regarding our status in light of...
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Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium

Talos will be on hand for the Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium April 8th & 9th at the Three Rivers...
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Innovation Day at Talos

The other day Talos had our 3rd or 4th "Innovation Day."  This is a day where we unleash the crew...
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