Retained to provide consulting expertise in the planning of controls upgrade of a high speed coiled steel slitter line.

Retained to provide consulting expertise in the commissioning of highly automated drug distribution centers.

Retained to provide consulting expertise in the commissioning of a facility to manufacture high end ovens.• Re-wrote/edited & enhanced PLC code for 3 assembly lines.• Translated French documented PLC code to English & edited machine operation of equipment transferred from Canada.• Added machine down time collection element to large scale punch presses.• Edited Autocad documents to reflect as-built condition.

Contracted to compose/enhance, debug and commission PLC code for automated manufacturing machinery and conveyor systems for automotive manufacture.• Composed PLC code to track conveyor down time and root cause for (LCV), Light Commercial Vehicle paint system.

Contracted to support the transition of a major program conversion from GMT800 to GMT900 and eventually hired direct. The responsibilities include the installation, debugging, releasing, commissioning and support of PLC controlled printed circuit board (PCB) equipment; design and update existing production machinery; develop and update wiring diagrams/schematics, PLC documentation and BOM. •Responsible for machine controls and programming of PCB conveyance equipment using the latest PLC code development software.•Lead controls specialists for fuse tube loading machinery that was relocated to facility. Updated equipment to the latest National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for operator safety. Documented the PLC code that was non-existent upon receipt of the equipment from Mexico. Developed the electrical schematics for easier troubleshooting by maintenance personnel.•Improved cycle time of BEC housing press by 15% by utilizing advanced control logic techniques.•Optimized the PLC code in the mini-fuse insertion equipment to reduce cycle time by 10%.•Other responsibilities include the daily support of manufacturing as needed to meet quality and production requirement of the customer.•Identified, setup and maintain spare parts required for normal maintenance of PCB equipment.

Automation Control Specialist, Imagi-Mation, Inc. Lockhart, TX. 1996 to 2006Created consulting firm to offer freelance controls expertise to the manufacturing industry. Designed control architecture & composed PLC, servo & DC motion and HMI programming for multiple prototype web management, assembly and inspection systems for 3M. Converted initial PLC logic from A-B to GE, assisted in panel start-up wiring changes, de-bugged/started Profibus network, edited systems alarm logic and HMI screens to conform to OPEL standards and started/optimized (7) General Assembly Power & Free conveyor systems at General Motors, Shanghai, China. Assisted in start-up of body shop transport system logic on A-B ControlLogix 5000 platform at GM, Moraine, Ohio. Composed and de-bugged PLC code for automotive instrument panel manufacturing system for Siemens VDO Automotive, Birmingham, Alabama. De-bugged PLC code and started 4 high-speed snack food-packaging lines for Proctor & Gamble, Chicago, IL. Provided on-site system edits to PLC logic and HMI screens to optimize function and operator/maintenance controls of automated seat receiving and sequencing conveyor system at General Motors, Arlington, Texas.  Developed unique high-speed glove package visual inspection system for Becton and Dickinson (B&D), completely eliminating shipment of gloves with cut fingers. Installed, programmed & started network controlled, bar code routed computer assembly conveyor system for IBM, Shenzhen, China. Assisted in start-up of baggage sort/delivery, threat surveillance conveyor system at Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, WA.  Designed/installed control system upgrade for Servo operated packaging equipment for M&M Mars, Waco Texas. Frequent participant in large to medium scale projects with GM, Ford, Nissan & Chrysler, with 15 projects to date. Composed, edited & de-bugged PLC code and HMI screens (to GM CRW spec) for A-B ControlLogix PLC & PanelView HMI for an Aut

Designed, installed, and provided day-to-day support and training/documentation for all plant automation in the manufacturing of residential water heaters. Also, updated older and designed/built new custom automated production machines and material handling systems.•Trained Mexican nationals in NEC code/accepted electrical practices & sound trouble-shooting, PLC program skills.•Directed maintenance groups in daily production support, existing machinery upgrades and new equipment installations.•Engineered/installed updated air and gas controls for 25 million BTU furnace, resulting in a 10% reduction in natural gas.•Developed bar code driven automated welding systems, significantly reducing model changeover time and set-up errors.•Managed design, fabrication & installation of an automated foam injection system, greatly reducing wasted chemicals.•Installed, updated and supported controls for progressive punch presses & automated coiled steel feed and shear equipment.•Developed real time weld quality data gathering, display and archiving system.•Managed prototype automated welding and tank conveying system design and fabrication/installation for $1.2 M weld department upgrade.

Managed full service panel shop with 4 employees, producing custom electronic and pneumatic control panels. Coordinated fabrication, installation, de-bugging and servicing of PLC, relay and air logic industrial control systems.

Installed and assisted in start-up of automated PLC, relay & air logic controlled power & free, monorail & belt conveyor systems.