Brian Ackerman Email & Phone Number

• Design, develop, upgrade, and debug sequence control logic in PLC programs
• Program and troubleshoot in RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500, create and modify screens for HMI stations
• Write advanced PLC instructions such as function block, PID and advanced math.
• Create Data Logging/Reporting system
• VPN and Remote access for equipment monitoring
• Project facilitator for controls equipment design and assembly

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Provide leadership, management and oversight of technical and R&D projects
• Design equipment and equipment modifications; follow through on assembly and start-up of equipment
• Engineering counsel for safety and ergonomic committees
• Assist in troubleshooting materials for employees
• Communication via phone; internal and external customers
• Prototyping of design concepts

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Developed process instruction for proper machine operation
• Developed machine set-up instructions for product manufacturing
• Reduced machine start up scrap by 50%
• Assisted sales with costing, product sales options and specifications
• Kept detailed records during all stages of product and equipment development
• Work with vendors on machinery requirements and company specifications

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Performed hands on training to operators and production staff in all areas of Conversion
• Collection and tracking of material usage, scrap, and downtime.
• Verified raw materials and equipment settings to ensure both quality and compliance to product standards.
• Ran trials of new film products as well as operation of new lines to provide correct process, quality, equipment, and material set up.
• Performed troubleshooting for quality, equipment, and material issues for all conversion lines