Abraham Downing Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Burkburnett, Texas, United States

• Responsible for developing multiple projects utilizing a variety of automation technologies and platforms. These technologies are deployed for the control of automated manufacturing processes. Works on projects from.
• Electrical Design
• Project documentation and design specifications
• PLC Programming
• HMI Applications Design
• System Site Commissioning

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States

Mesa, AZ, United States

• Architected PLC programs integrating over 20 processes into a single, fully automated production line.
• Installed a variety of manufacturing equipment. Including vision systems, laser welders, precision dispense equipment, Epson and UR Robots, label applicators, ultrasonic welders, MagneMotion, etc.
• Worked closely with manufacturing and quality engineers to perform IQ, OQ, and PQ validations.
• Implemented full SCADA/HMI systems and SQL database using Ignition.
• Performed maintenance on and refined existing PLC programs.
• Mechanically assembled and wired automation equipment per engineering drawings.

Wichita Falls, Texas Area

• Hands-on engineering position responsible for design, troubleshooting, and leadership across a variety of manufacturing projects (equipment upgrades, installations, cost-saving initiatives).
• Lead and guide ~5-10 projects at a time; average project cost $25K-175K size & scope.
• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley) and HMI development
• Created CAD drawings for new and existing equipment
• Implemented and led a facility-wide video management software camera system (Milestone X-Protect); focused on improving quality, detecting issues, and troubleshooting repetitive maintenance issues ($175K project)
• Led a project automating a paint station (implemented lasers to read paint levels, auto-shut off function, installed variable controls, real-time quality inspection). Coating line ran 105 fpm (150K board feet per day).

Quanah, Texas

This job involved various duties as needed, such as loading and unloading trailers of production equipment, setting up or tearing down different live shows, operating a spotlight during shows, etc.

Cordell, Oklahoma

• Headed up the development of automated control systems for our pumps
• Worked on research and development of self-diagnostic systems
• Built excel tools for both our customers and sales team

Clinton

• Ran various tests on soil, aggregate, and asphalt in an ODOT certified lab
• Performed concrete slump and air tests on the job sites
• Transported samples to and from rural job sites
• Carried out various tasks as needed at the plant, in the lab, and on the job site

Clinton, Oklahoma

• Performed maintenance on various packaging and food processing equipment

Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Manufacturing Engineers(SME), FTC volunteerI have learned a lot both in class and through my extra.

Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Activities and Societies: FTC robotics, SkillsUSA, NTHS

General Education