Lead a global team of experts in process control and automation engineering at EMD Electronics.Contribute as an integral member of EMD Electronics’ Semiconductor Project Development Engineering.Deliver top-tier services for large-scale capital projects worldwide.The team’s primary responsibilities encompass designing cutting-edge plant automation and process control systems for innovative chemistry plants, leveraging state-of-the-art automated processes.Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Research and Development teams throughout all phases of basic engineering (FEL-1 through FEL-3).Ensure the completion of basic engineering designs that adhere to global standards and best practices.Partner with global project execution teams to refine basic engineering packages, incorporating lessons learned from capital project executions.Foster a culture of empowerment, motivation, and engagement within the team, aligned with our core cultural and behavioral principles.

Lead a team of experts for process automation, instrumentation & controls, operational technology (OT) and the analytical technology concept of new plants for EMD Electronics in the US.Member of the global team within EMD Electronics Semiconductor Materials Engineering.My team provides its services among large capital projects with focus in North America.Principal accountabilities of the team include the development and execution of plant automation designs for novel chemistry plants starting with the design of process control architectures by applying state of the art automated processes.Interface and collaborate closely with other teams from Engineering, Procurement, Research and Development and Construction (EPC) firms during all project phases.Empower, motivate and engage the team in accordance with our cultural and behavioral principles.

As part of the Automation and Controls design group, I was responsible for creating engineering deliverables in support of capital and product development projects both domestically and globally. The Automation and Controls design group strives to improve the quality, cost effective production and scalable growth of Air Liquide products and facilities, as well as the safety of employees, contractors, and communities. The A&C Design Team specifically focuses on industry standards conformance, code compliance, and best practices while promoting a culture of “Do it Safe, Do it Right the First Time”.

Senior Process Controls Engineer for Advanced Systems and Hydrogen for Mobility (H2fM) process controls group.H2fM projects primarily involve automotive fueling stations, but the intent is also to support fueling of other equipment such as forklifts, aircraft, ships, etc.• Support H2fM Project engineering groups in new andexisting installations of hydrogen fueling systems and high pressure pumpingsystems. Including;• Control and Power Panel Design• PLC setup, programming and commissioning• Panel/system checkouts, and startup support• Troubleshooting and operations support for existing H2fM sites• Prepare complete documentation packages for the team generated designs• Drive Company culture of safety, simplicity, speed, and self-confidence for hydrogenfueling stations.• Support the H2fM Product engineering group to develop newhydrogen fueling station products to support market needs.• Provide technical support for customers, sales, technicians, and Operations totroubleshoot hydrogen fueling stations.• Reference mechanical, electrical, and instrument components associated withthese systems to enable remote troubleshooting and guidance to the maintenance technician(s) fixing these systems and bringing them back online immediately following a failure.• Maintain maintenance/calibration/repair manuals for the supported systems anddevelop additional manuals as new systems are developed.

• Supported the real-time Transmission Management System (TMS) and Distribution Management System (DMS) used by Transmission and Distribution Operations. Provided 24x7 operational support of TMS and DMS by handling trouble calls off hours.• Responsible for a full range of software application development activities on Real-Time Energy Management (EMS) systems. Adept in EMS applications that include network modeling and analysis, RTNET, network app support, WebFG / E-Terra Source database and display modeling and supporting field equipment.• Updated and maintained the read-only version of TMS for use by engineering and operations to perform system analysis without accessing the live EMS systems.• Coordinated transmission and distribution field changes between operations personnel, construction, and engineering. Ensured communication remained open and productive between groups.• Managed the EMS and DMS ensuring the reliable operation of PPL’s transmission and distribution systems.

• Performed technical review, determined energy savings, and verified technical and regulatory compliance of customer projects in PPL’s Act 129 energy efficiency programs.• Evaluation Measurement & Verification lead for PPL’s Act 129 demand response programs.• Analyzed custom customer projects for technical eligibility and cost effectiveness.• Participated in regulatory meetings with PA PUC and stakeholders contributing to the development and implementation of PUC ordered Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (EE&C) for PPL Electric.• Visited customer facilities to evaluate customer projects, determine evaluation baselines, cost effectiveness, and compliance with the PPL submitted EE&C plan

• Designed customized HMI software specific to customer processes.• Developed complete SCADA packages to ensure proper storage of process data pursuant to customer specifications and applicable industry and government agency standards.• Provided process and field start-up support at customer facilities. • Implemented PLC programming and HMI utilizing standard AB Micrologix 1500, AB PanelView, and Honeywell temperature and process controllers.• Tested and commissioned equipment at home plant and customer sites.

• Developed customer process specific software control package.• Redesigned existing control software into functional subroutines allowing future customization without extensive software redesigns.• Incorporated customer process requirements in SCADA software.• Provided field start-up and commissioning support at customer facilities.• Delivered complete 480 V AC / 120 V AC electrical control cabinet design.

• Tested semiconductor wet process equipment in house and provided field installation at customer site.• Generated detailed test scripts to ensure proper automation software operation.• Facilitated software improvements based on specific customer requirements.• Provided technical support to customers remotely and via on-site service calls.• Implemented lean manufacturing system to reduce shop assembly time and improve quality. This allowed for a 2-week reduction in wet process tool assembly and testing time.

• Optimized manufacturing processes of fiber optic devices; developed and maintained documentation, and diagrams. • Continuously improved processes associated with manufacturing.• ISO 9000 quality coordinator for fiber amplifier manufacturing facility.• Developed data acquisition software system to record in process measurements improving quality and reducing rework by 25%.