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Texas, United States

Arlington, Texas, Us

Frontline automation systems engineer and business development specialist working directly with clients to discover areas of opportunity and design engineered solutions where industrial automation/robotics can increase productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and operational safety.

CTEC provides services ranging from new robotic equipment sales and installations to software, electronics, and mechanical servicing of robotic and PLC industrial automation systems.Direct Responsibilities: Interface with clients to provide automated manufacturing solutions & optimization strategies.Manage projects from new system deployment to in-service system repair and optimization. Take a very active role in engineering both hardware and software solutions for each project.Create and debug programming on Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, and Yaskawa robotic arms and Beckhoff PLCs.

Purchase, New York, Us

Design, manage, and implement robotic automation solves for supply-chain optimization.Active management of automation and safety projects with budgets totaling over $50 million.Operations build-up and trouble-shooting during go-live testing of industrial robotic systems.Coordinate with internal cross functional teams to manage project timelines and budgets.Develop automation solutions with American and international robotic system integrators.Utilize both SAP and Oracle to manage internal and external capex spending.

Responsible for plant design, build-out, and ops of a consumer electronics manufacturing facility.Generate reqs and oversee machine procurement from local and international suppliers.Exceed production performance goals by 77%, and warehouse efficiency by 18%.Create SOP’s for plant operations, maintenance technicians, and acquiring talent.Plan strategic maintenance initiatives to reduce production line down times by 52%.In charge of creation/implementation of safety protocols and OSHA/FDA compliance.Develop solutions to mitigate international supply-chain issues for materials procurement.(Consultant to F/T hire)

Washington, Dc, Us

Mechanical design engineer for the RPL (Rapid Prototype Lab, NASA's MakerSpace for human space travel) designing and rapid prototyping pre-production space flight control systems for the Orion deep space crew capsule at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Rapid prototyping of hardware using manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, CNC/manual machining, 3D printing, large scale 2D printing, electronics development (PLC, PCB design, micro-computers, FPGA, LCD, LED, etc.), PCB soldering, cable building, etc. Software dev (C++, Python, Linux, proprietaries, etc.) Operate Orion flight simulators and assist in astronaut crew training of new flight command procedures.

Washington, Dc, Us

Advanced Suit Development & NBL human test operations on the Z2 / xEMU planetary EVA suit.Design and manufacture a configurable electro-mechanical glove bearing durability tester.Rapid engineering and prototyping of time critical space suit and glove testing hardware.Assist in carrying out critical design reviews and engineering test readiness reviews.

Washington, Dc, Us

Mechanical engineering intern working on the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) and Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV-2B).Performed/assisted in human and non-human test operations, control systems modification, and rapid mechanical systems trouble shooting for a dynamic response cable drive reduce gravity simulator, the ARGOS.Performed/assisted in mechanical design modification, manufacture and/or logistics of prototype hardware, and physical assembly of the flight spec MAV mock-up training simulator.

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Install and remove promotional materials for Red Bull events including vinyl signs and wrapsInterface with account reps for scheduling installation and removal of complex displays

Aid professors in teaching students developmental and upper level mathematics courses

Commercial and residential installation and removal of solar/security filmsInstallation of custom polyester and vinyl decorative and privacy filmsMaintain IWFA master level installation quality standardsWork with clients to maintain safe onsite work conditions during the installation process

Dallas Fort Worth Designated Driver, Dallas' only drive you And your car home service.

Founding owner of FTA car stereo window tint shopHead 12 volt electronics and window tint install techEstablished and maintained accounts with car dealers to install tint and aftermarket electronics Built and maintained retail customer base for window tint and mobile electronicsIncreased retail and dealer sales over 6 years from $8k per year to over $70k in 2011 Maintained constant revenue stream thru slow seasons

Metal Fabrication and Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice (Student)Light Duty Machinist/Toolmaker Apprentice (Lathe and Vertical 3 axis)

AMA Super-cross and Motocross satellite team mechanic apprentice (primary) and Busch Series NASCAR team apprentice.Cast member of the TV show "Reality of Speed", reality TV show aired on Spike then moved to Speed Channel.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Certification, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Certification, Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations