Derek Rowland Email & Phone Number

Olathe, KS

Process Automation Team. Developing new tools and processes for the Aviation manufacturing business.

St. Louis \ Kansas City

• Member of Control Systems Integration team.
• Accountable for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, electrical panel design, PLC/HMI programming, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project.
• Organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Interact with all levels of management, clients and vendors.
• Maintain and grow solid client relationships.
• Convert information into project documentation, managing integration of packaging automation lines and leading project teams.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Systems Engineering (Engineer III): October 2015 - August 2016- System Sub-assembly Lead for development program major ship-level assembly- Coordinate management and customer initiatives with Project Leads and team members- Develop common tools and presentation formats to enable consistent messaging across projects- Investigate proposed requirements.

Student Engineering Intern with the Telemetry group.

Assisted in development and testing of next-generation bicycling computer productDesigned alternative GPS antenna solution and conducted RF validation and standards compliance testing to verify solution feasibilityAltered schematics and multi-layered PCB layouts using CADSTAR design softwareLearned and adhered to standard operating procedures and document.

Developed operator interfaces for production line machinery using Rockwell RSView and Intellution iFix/Fix32 software. Modified Allen-Bradley PLC5 and ControlLogix Automation Controller logicMember of multiple development and implementation teams. Performed a 7 month feasibility study, possible $30+ million savings, communicated with Suppliers.

Member of project team developing an intelligent HVAC system with high involvement in networking, communication, and product stress testing. Designed and produced prototype test circuits for product diagnosis. Communicated with industry partners and equipment suppliers. Researched and tested communication protocols including Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet.