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Assisted engineering department with the design, development, and testing of new products and systemsKnowledge of SAP used as a maintenance management systemOversee the backup of automation programs using FactoryTalk AssetCentreRestore ThinManager Wonderware HMI sessions when issues aroseSurvey and document automation devices for obsolescence and replacement planningComplete control panel builds from scratch by procuring wiring and automation componentsAllen Bradley PLC (PLC5, MicroLogix, SLC500, ControlLogix, Micro800) programming and troubleshootingDeviceNET and ControlNET troubleshooting using RSNetworxPanelview HMI programming using FactoryTalk Design StudioPrepared detailed documentation such as user manuals or instruction guides for custom automated systemsIntegrated separate automated systems to allow operators to hit their changeover goalsReplaced obsolete automation devices such as PLCs, HMIs, photo-eyes, encoders, VFDs, etcImplemented safety protocols and procedures to verify CAT3 Pld and above to maintain a safe working environmentKnowledge of OT network architecture, configuration and use of Stratix managed Ethernet switchesTroubleshot electrical circuits using multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other diagnostic toolsWorked as a liaison between Maintenance and Engineering teams as a SME on automation equipmentAssisted on capital projects up to +2 million dollars with supervision and direction of subcontractors and integratorsCollaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing terms, resulting in cost savings of 35% on automation and hvac componentsAdept to the use of hand tools and power toolsAbility to fabricate by the use of mills, lathes, and weldersKnowledge of GMPs and HACCP in the food manufacturing industry