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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

North York, Ontario, Canada

Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

• Led a team of up-to 5 Controls Integrators. • Reviewed electrical schematics for completeness and accuracy. • Helped in the design and programming of PLCs and HMIs including discussing structure, reviewing progress and assessing program to ensure it meets design requirements. • Helped in the design and programming of robotic programs including discussing structure, reviewing progress, assessing program to ensure it meets the design requirements and suggesting… Show more • Led a team of up-to 5 Controls Integrators. • Reviewed electrical schematics for completeness and accuracy. • Helped in the design and programming of PLCs and HMIs including discussing structure, reviewing progress and assessing program to ensure it meets design requirements. • Helped in the design and programming of robotic programs including discussing structure, reviewing progress, assessing program to ensure it meets the design requirements and suggesting optimizations to meet cycle time requirements. • Reviewed safety matrix for projects and ensured equipment was selected and configured corrected to meet requirements. • Programmed PLCs and HMIs to add additional functionality and implemented solution at customer facility. • Worked with team to ensure equipment was ready for customer testing at JAE office and at customer facility, including ensuring design requirements cycle times were met. • Ensured team followed all necessary safety requirements when performing work. • Planned resource allocation with Project Management team for upcoming weeks based on project needs and team skills. • Prepared operations manuals and training materials for custom equipment. • Troubleshot customer equipment as needed. Show less

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

• Creation of detailed design proposal, build schematics, testing, and commissioning for robotic welding cell and automated tooling. • Troubleshooting of process problems and monitoring equipment to identify potential errors. • Developed solutions to eliminate the re-occurrence of errors. • Assisted in the integration, start-up and debugging of plant floor equipment. • Installed and configured appropriate hardware and software options in robots and automated… Show more • Creation of detailed design proposal, build schematics, testing, and commissioning for robotic welding cell and automated tooling. • Troubleshooting of process problems and monitoring equipment to identify potential errors. • Developed solutions to eliminate the re-occurrence of errors. • Assisted in the integration, start-up and debugging of plant floor equipment. • Installed and configured appropriate hardware and software options in robots and automated equipment. • Performed electrical diagnosis and recommended repairs as needed. • Read & interpreted electrical and mechanical prints. Show less

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

• Ensured process is running in a manner to meet all key KPI’s for safety, quality and performance. • Developed safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements. • Performed hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment. • Responsible for creating and maintaining all program documentation. • Together with team members, monitored process performance in order to identify areas for improvement and coordinate… Show more • Ensured process is running in a manner to meet all key KPI’s for safety, quality and performance. • Developed safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements. • Performed hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment. • Responsible for creating and maintaining all program documentation. • Together with team members, monitored process performance in order to identify areas for improvement and coordinate corrective actions if required. • Accountable for the health and safety of employees and ensure compliance with all established Health and Safety rules and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. • Assisted in the development of new products or processes and systems. • Supported in the development and maintenance of control plans, FMEA, Flow diagrams and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for their respective area. • Gave direction and training to maintenance staff as needed. • Initiated action to prevent the occurrence of any non conformity relating to product, process and quality system. • Robot Cell Troubleshooting and diagnostics with ABB robots. • Performed cell integration, including vision systems (Keyence and Cognex), PLC logic (Allan Bradley) and PanelView and Visual Basic based HMIs. • Developed system to automatically save faults to central MySQL database using Python to retrieve equipment status and messaging to Java to update the database. • Developed Web based interface to retrieve fault history on equipment selecting time frame and equipment level. • Developed automated inspection system using machine learning on a Raspberry PI using a webcam for component presence and orientation. Show less

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

• Programmed and configured ABB robots, Siemens PLCs and HMIs for laser welding applications. • Set up Trumpf and IPG lasers to be used by robotic cells. • Programmed and configured process monitoring software used in robotic laser welding. • Upgraded robot and PLC programs to fix bugs in software. • Commissioned robotic cells at customer facilities including mechanical tool adjustments to get parts with dimensional tolerances and adjusting weld seams to pass cut and… Show more • Programmed and configured ABB robots, Siemens PLCs and HMIs for laser welding applications. • Set up Trumpf and IPG lasers to be used by robotic cells. • Programmed and configured process monitoring software used in robotic laser welding. • Upgraded robot and PLC programs to fix bugs in software. • Commissioned robotic cells at customer facilities including mechanical tool adjustments to get parts with dimensional tolerances and adjusting weld seams to pass cut and etch requirements. • Set up various industrial networks including Ethernet, DeviceNet andProfiNet. • Assisted in building robotic cells and laser tooling including mounting and wiring devices as per electrical schematics. • Update ePlan electrical drawings as needed. • Created Java program to generate robot program modules by reading electrical and pneumatic PDF schematics. • Set up an automated data collection server and web-based dashboard using MSSQL Server for data storage and Windows Server as a web server, as per customer specifications. • Assisted customers with problems via remote connections and on-site support as needed. Show less

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

• Trained maintenance personal in proper use of the IRB5500 robotic manipulator, including safety, general operation, performing PMs and basic troubleshooting. • Prepared instructions for maintenance personnel for various procedures such as replacing motors and cables in the IRB5500 robotic manipulator and various boards in the IRC5P cabinet. • Updated and maintained Allen Bradley PLC logic to reduce downtime and improve recovery, included a rewrite of major portions of the… Show more • Trained maintenance personal in proper use of the IRB5500 robotic manipulator, including safety, general operation, performing PMs and basic troubleshooting. • Prepared instructions for maintenance personnel for various procedures such as replacing motors and cables in the IRB5500 robotic manipulator and various boards in the IRC5P cabinet. • Updated and maintained Allen Bradley PLC logic to reduce downtime and improve recovery, included a rewrite of major portions of the program to successfully and reliably track parts on the main paint line and to automatically account for variations in encoder pulses and chain stretch. • Set up robots to generate CSV files that was processed by Python script and exported to a MySQL database for analysis including nightly email report and live viewing via web interface. • Worked with maintenance and process personnel to diagnose and repair various problems in equipment throughout the production line including robots, networking components and various process equipment. • Managed the installation of servo disconnects for the ABB robots for operator safety. • Ordered parts and repair kits as needed. • Upgraded RobotWare and IPS in robots to eliminate bugs. • Initiated and participated in continuous improvement projects such as rewiring booth Ethernet network to increase reliability and reduce communication errors. Show less

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Specialized in Paint and Pickmaster applications.• Diagnosed and repaired Robotic equipment as needed, including troubleshooting electronic and mechanical systems and programming to determine root problem.• Replaced damaged equipment as needed including cables, electronic boards, motors and gearboxes.• Programmed robots including modifying points, calibrating robots, programming paths, setting up I/O, paint process related programming, limiting work envelopes and installing new… Show more • Specialized in Paint and Pickmaster applications.• Diagnosed and repaired Robotic equipment as needed, including troubleshooting electronic and mechanical systems and programming to determine root problem.• Replaced damaged equipment as needed including cables, electronic boards, motors and gearboxes.• Programmed robots including modifying points, calibrating robots, programming paths, setting up I/O, paint process related programming, limiting work envelopes and installing new systems.• Installed and commissioned new equipment at customer sites as needed.• Assisted customers through the ABB Technical Support with various problems and inquiries both over the phone and via email.• Used PC programs such as RobotStudio, RobView, Shop Floor Editor, Pickmaster 3, RobInstall, Tera Term, Filezilla Client and Server and various plain text editors to program and communicate with robots.• Instructed customers as the Trainer for IRC5 and S4C/S4C+ Programming I and II courses.• Performed PMs on various manipulator models and cabinet generations. Show less

Scarborough

• Repaired equipment as needed (including DC power supplies, PLCs and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment), including troubleshooting to determine root problem.• Participated in a research project to perform testing on various pneumatic cylinders to determine breakaway pressure and lifespan.• Was part of a team that designed and installed a control system for a 1.8kWatt wind turbine and an 800W solar tracker.• Built lab stations for Electrician Apprenticeship program.• Maintained… Show more • Repaired equipment as needed (including DC power supplies, PLCs and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment), including troubleshooting to determine root problem.• Participated in a research project to perform testing on various pneumatic cylinders to determine breakaway pressure and lifespan.• Was part of a team that designed and installed a control system for a 1.8kWatt wind turbine and an 800W solar tracker.• Built lab stations for Electrician Apprenticeship program.• Maintained computer systems in Robotics laboratory and troubleshot software problems that arose.• Rebuilt all hydraulic lab stations to prevent/eliminate leakage.• Sourced and obtained quotes for various equipment used throughout the labs.• Installed and commissioned new equipment as needed (including PLCs, hydraulic motors, pumps and valves, and wind and solar energy equipment).• Explained equipment usage to the student with reference to classroom theory.• Ensured students safety in the laboratories.• Cleaned and organized labs as needed. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science

Advanced Diploma, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Completed Advanced Diploma specializing in Automation and Robotics. • Completed the educational requirements for OACETTs Certified.

Advanced Diploma, Electronics Engineering Technology

Completed 1 year of a 3 year Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Physics

Completed 2 years of a 4 year Bachelor of Science in Physics.