Design, program, and implement reliable and efficient control systems for industrial applications.

Developed machine access networks and system health monitoring for service and preventative maintenanceDirected the completion of capital and non-capital based machine improvementsImplemented distributed control and SCADA systems for process linesDirected capital and non-capital machine improvementsTrained maintenance and controls engineering personnel

Responsible for the regulation of all electrical controls for automated machinery. Managed the improvements, retrofits, and recommissioning for existing machinery. Commissioned and validated programming and design of new and rebuilt machinery to correspond with currentsupport structure for electricians and maintenance programs. Led analysis meetings for multiple engineering teams to ensure proper integration of closed loop control systems. Developed and managed the on-site and off-site training programs for electricians and engineering personnel forRSLogix programming and SCADA Support. Implemented complex industrial cell networks for PLC access and security.

Maintained automated machinery and control environments to support continuous productionPlanned and coordinated with multiple engineering teams for electrical and controls engineering projectsCommissioned and validate programing and operations of new machineryEngineered and maintained advance machine monitoring systems for production and material trackingCreated preventative maintenance plans for integrated robotics systemsDesigned software to assist in monitoring production workflow and machine performanceCreated standard operating procedures for preservation and recovery of programs for automated machineryManaged production machinery to preserve the full operational functionality of the plant during a multi-phased facility relocationManaged controls for the new product integration of the 2016 Ford Explorer tier 1 parts assembly in the Dakkota Systems Chicago plant

Designed and maintained automated machinery and control environments to support continuous productionEngineered retrofits for existing machines to phase out obsolete equipmentEstablished guidelines for preventative maintenance and safe operation standards for machineryEngineered and maintained advance machine monitoring systems to solve complex problems in material handlingManaged and submitted capital projects for continuous improvement and developmentDirected the installation of new machinery and developed plant wide electrical acceptance standards

Designed automated and semi-automated machineryWorked with a team of engineers and project managers in defining the operation of automated machinesWorked with a final assurance team in the commissioning of automated machinesLed controls engineer for various projects in the family of horizontal wrappers and bundling machinesLed electrical design for new heating tunnels for shrink wrap filmDesigned retrofits for existing machines Organized and/or participated in FAT tests for engineered to order machines

Researched experimental system in two-way wireless communicationLed a team of three undergraduate researchers to accomplish goals for projectEstablished project scope, requirements and time linesCreated experimental electronic devices used to research new fields in wireless communications Directed the design of a MATLAB Simulink environment to test an experimental systemPublished by The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research

Performed quality inspections of electric coils using industry standard engineering analysis procedures. Maintained detailed records of engineering data and samples. Acted as direct liaison to key customers for quality assurance reporting needs. Tested products with high-voltage surge and Hi-Pot testing methods. Created/maintained a database to monitor output efficiency of production work flow. Developed and implemented electronic devices that assisted in quality control monitoring. Outlined procedural manuals for production error reporting. Ensured OSHA compliance for entire plant; Manage plant safety meetings. Maintained affiliated safety records and reports (injury, HAZMAT, chemical, etc.). Disseminated all safety information to plant via minutes, web, and other media.