Gregory K. Email & Phone Number

Graz, Styria, At

• Control systems improvements/upgrades for manufacturing of automated equipment used by program drive control code for position, speed, and current/torque limit.• Power and torque calculations for drive systems to make selection of components used for control systems. • Configuration of networks for industrial devices. PLC and PC based applications such as: DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, profibus, distributed I/O. Servo Control (Motion Control) from most applicable brands• Electrical configuration, and programming of control systems for metal industry and integrated PLC software into material handling management equipment. Engineering of E-stop, Zone control, and other safety circuits.• Tuning of above-mentioned control loops (Proportional, Integral, and Derivative gains or bandwidth method). • Originated and revised engineering documentation: specifications, P&ID's, datasheets, and control logic diagrams. Specified the field instrumentation and integrated all hardware and software systems.• Shop testing and field start-ups of controls for PLC, HMI, AC/DC Drives, etc... • Troubleshoot problems with customers over the phone and/or remote connection to PLC/HMI • Perform instrumentation and electrical loop checks and troubleshoot hardware/software issues. Performed instrumentation, control testing and verification on analyzing equipment using for combustion.• Interacted with customers and vendors to help installations of new equipment and internal customer service department with identifying parts needed, pricing, and helped creating BOM. A basic experience of Solid Works and AutoCAD (Electrical).• Traveled abroad to China and India to complete commissioning and startup operations

Castel Bolognese, Ravenna, It

Automation Engineer for Radio Pharm/Pharmaceuticals• Worked remote and onsite to provide the highest level of technical and applications support by phone and email to resolve technical issues with sensors, pneumatics, electrical wiring, PLC (Siemens TIA), and networking.• Comply with inspections of Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Auditors to pass requirements, for installation within clean rooms of Nuclear Pharmacies. Completing SAT, IQ, OQ, & PQ within regulation compliance of state and federal.• Utilized instrumentation as anemometers, aerosol photometer, and particle counters to verify results as per ISO regulations. • Pneumatics: SMC, Festo, Siemens, Parker, Honeywell, Bosch, etc., …• Coordinate with our Italian sister company for support software and PLC issues for debugging (RCA). • One of first three field engineers in a startup environment as part of a senior team integrating innovative technology and reducing ATS Comecer’s need to revisit by implementing a “Fix It Right First-Time” policy• Traveled throughout our North American customer base to install, evaluate, and perform PM’s while adding growth to the service contracts. • Trained customers and hospital staff on proper operation of equipment, applications, and software.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Pharmaceutical CQV Engineer• Pharmaceutical Equipment Qualification and Medical Devise (IQ, OQ, PQ) for compliance (cGDP/cGMP/21CFR Part 210/211/11/820), reviewed technical documentation and specification for errors.• Manage and substantiate complex DVP&R and PVP&R test plans with risk analyses, design reviews, execute FAT/ SAT, knowledge of pharmaceutical guidelines e.g., ASTM E2500-20, ISO, EU GMP...• Driven improvements in validation methods, tools, UX, cycle time and content optimization • Participate with design innovations, building, and implementing new test lab equipment, software, data collection equipment, required NVH qualification, and troubleshooting with P&IDs, mechanical, and electrical drawings• Direct working experience in the CQV of processing systems, equipment, utilities, and clean room environments• Collaboration with development of technical packages (URS, FRS, & SOPs) and working knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR 21 CFR 820), EU Medical Device Directive (EU MDD 93/42 EEC).

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

• Install and configure system, perform debugging on process, and resolve issues relating to applications and confirm proper communication between equipment and systems.• Develop and maintain documents for designs and application notes and provide updates.• Analyze customer requirements and ensure product meet customer requirements as ordered.• Perform diagnostics on controller issues and execute debugging and I/O mapping intended for system startup. • Develop and figure out various product features, perform tests, and prepare documents for change order.• Troubleshooting system applications on customer's request, resolving other engineering issues regarding systems application, conducting regular follow up on customer's activities.• Aiding the application engineering manager for performing the desired tests and installation procedures, preparing detailed schedule about the project specification, conducting research on previous projects to ensure customer satisfaction.• Created/reviewed technical documents of equipment in startup, including manuals and assembly test procedures.• Provided technical advice to the sales department when communicating with prospective customers to provide the team with drawings, layouts, and specifications for them. Utilized Oracle DB to track product movement for costumer quality control.• Traveled to project sites to perform start-up, integration, and training services to keep positive client relationships

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

• Debugged and supported PLC logic, VFD, and servo motion control with HMI/SCADA into a single integrated system.• Troubleshoot and debug all issues including mechanical, electrical, or programming, using the provided drawings, direction or manipulate sections of the plc program. (VFD’s, Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000), Lenze, & Mitsubishi).• Created checklist for standardization of National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70B/E, ASTM, UL 508/A code for safety that third party installers to strictly follow.• Modify and/or adjust control systems PLC I/O code to debug automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).• Experience with system servo controls as applied to hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical motion.• Methodical skills to perform engineering computations for design, analysis, and implementation of electromechanical motion control systems. • Provide root cause analysis (RCA) to implement better designs and created mark-up drawings and schematics with any updated or change orders as needed during start-up (AutoCAD or by redline).• Communicate daily issues, successes, and delays with the customer, project manager, team members and regional management, and make travel arrangements as needed to submit weekly expense report.• Discuss goals with the customer to develop and follow a schedule for completion while on-site, organize kickoff/closeout meeting with the customer at beginning/completion of each assignment.• Send all copies of programs, redline drawings, and weekly reports to the project manager for archival at completion of job.

Export, Pa, Us

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment built by KASTO, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and industrial cutting/sawing equipment. Experience with Fanuc robotics systems. • Electrical systems, low and high-voltage (0-24VDC to 480VAC).• Electronic components, drives, HMI, PLC (Siemens S7), circuit boards, sensors, control systems. • Mechanical components and systems, motor, gearbox, bearing, driveshaft, sprockets, roller chains. • Hydraulic systems, cylinders, pumps, valves, motors. • Perform annual, quarterly, weekly, and daily maintenance schedules and tasks assigned by site supervisor.• Experience with OSHA mandated industrial safety

Houston, Texas, Us

• Travel to customer sites to install, commission, test, calibrate, and train customers on proper operation of NOV products.• Conduct field installations and calibrations of sensors and systems. Perform field upgrades of software and hardware. • Communicate field failures and submit reports to the proper departments promptly.• Troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical/mechanical malfunctions.• Use BOM to corroborate the scope of work and order the correct materials.• Billing and inventory paperwork as per NOV policy.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

• Monitored entire automated material handling system for deconstruction for relocating distribution while in operations.• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, VFD, and networking• PLC programming, ability to read/troubleshoot ladder logic to for integrating temporary use.• Develop and support a good working relationship within all levels of organization.

Walton Hills, Ohio, Us

• Interpret and implement quality assurance standards, devised sampling protocol for recording and reporting quality data.• Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement with quality system involving client complaints and non-conformance issues.• Develop, recommended, and monitor corrective and preventive actions. • Prepared reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.• Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.• Monitor risk management activities and tasked with document management system.• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Provided excellent customer service contributing to maximum client satisfaction, increased sales,referrals, and repeat business.▪ Performed shop purchasing, pricing, return of items, and adjustments to accounts.▪ Train new hires in safety, best practices and efficient and effective service.

▪ Improved customer services scores by 8 points and increased profits by 4.8% in first 3 months.▪ Provided and ensured excellent customer service contributing to maximum client satisfaction,increased sales, referrals, and repeat business.▪ Addressed issues and concerns, prepared schedules, dispatched work, approved timesheets,tracked productivity, and monitored training for technicians.

Associate Of Science (As), Engineering

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians