Massachusetts Bay Technologies (MBT), Stoughton, Mass., has named Fred Gilligan as director of engineering. Gilligan has been recognized as a leader in the RF/microwave industry and has a proven track record in improving processes and product design. He was previously vice president of operations at Micrometrics and vice president of engineering at Aeroflex-Metelics. He has over 40 years of diode manufacturing experience, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge to every aspect of business operations.