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Duncan Sc

Automation and equipment engineering professional with over 35 years of experience in industrial equipment design and automated machine development. Background includes a wide range of systems including robotics, material handling systems, automated measurement and inspection, and various PLC and control systems.Previous roles are that of Project Manager, Project Engineer, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Construction Manager, and Maintenance Manager. Familiar with many… Show more Automation and equipment engineering professional with over 35 years of experience in industrial equipment design and automated machine development. Background includes a wide range of systems including robotics, material handling systems, automated measurement and inspection, and various PLC and control systems.Previous roles are that of Project Manager, Project Engineer, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Construction Manager, and Maintenance Manager. Familiar with many equipment and industrial suppliers (international, national, and local). Numerous industrial contacts.Project experience includes pharmaceutical, medical, food, consumer, beverage, semiconductor, and automotive industrial sectors. Show less

Duncan, Sc

Project Manager responsible for project management of automated assembly equipment for (primarily) automotive manufacturers as well as and Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers. Managed assigned projects, coordinated all interaction between Strama MPS US departments, and ensured the projects proceeded on schedule and to the determined budget. Project Manager was the single point of contact between Strama MPS US and the customer.Accountable for all aspects of the project including… Show more Project Manager responsible for project management of automated assembly equipment for (primarily) automotive manufacturers as well as and Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers. Managed assigned projects, coordinated all interaction between Strama MPS US departments, and ensured the projects proceeded on schedule and to the determined budget. Project Manager was the single point of contact between Strama MPS US and the customer.Accountable for all aspects of the project including delivery, schedule, technical requirement, performance to budget, cash flow.Planned and monitored/controlled the project from the receipt of the order through installation at the customer’s site; served as the key customer contact thru final acceptance.Communicated project progress to the customer on a regular basis. Tracked all contract changes and maintained a revision summary with respect to the sell price of associated scope changes. Ensured that the order received from the customer was compatible with the engineering specifications and pricing in the proposal.Developed and maintained the Open Points List throughout the lifetime of the project. Conducted internal project “Kick-Off” meetings with the internal project team and customer. Conducted regular project meetings with both internal personnel and with the customer and recorded and distributed the minutes for these meetings.Coordinated getting material requisitions to purchasing and followed up to ensure materials were ordered and expedited if necessary.Acted as primary customer contact for design, costing and machine related issues.Assisted with the development schedule of all project phases and milestones, tracked schedules, and initiated corrective action through the department managers. Reviewed the project schedule and budget and with the project team on a regular basis. Show less

Application Engineer responsible for conceptual design of automated packaging systems for pharmaceutical and medical devices, and consumer products. Procurement: Equipment selection, OEM relations, solicitation of quotations, preparation of project cost estimates, preparation of final quotations. Engineering support of the project engineering group: Development of electrical and mechanical conceptual design, custom devices, engineering layouts, technical resources, line and system… Show more Application Engineer responsible for conceptual design of automated packaging systems for pharmaceutical and medical devices, and consumer products. Procurement: Equipment selection, OEM relations, solicitation of quotations, preparation of project cost estimates, preparation of final quotations. Engineering support of the project engineering group: Development of electrical and mechanical conceptual design, custom devices, engineering layouts, technical resources, line and system layout drawings. Engineering studies: Development of feasibility studies, conceptual design studies, capital grade estimates. GAMP SDLC Documentation Support: Review client User Requirement Specifications (URS) in preparation of bid packages. Develop Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS).Project Engineer responsible for implementing the layout, design, integration and installation of automated turnkey systems including utilities, piping, support systems, drawing packages, line controls, equipment procurement, validation, and documentation services. Responsible for supporting line and system integration with primary experience being on turnkey line integrations. Show less

Greenville Sc

Sales and Application Engineer responsible for conceptual design and estimating of custom automation equipment. Responsibilities included electrical and mechanical conceptual design, equipment specification, OEM procurement, and system integration. Primary customer contact.

Spartanburg Sc

Maintenance Manager responsible for all maintenance activities in Polishing and Cleaning areas for a semiconductor (silicon wafer) manufacturing facility. Improved efficiency of critical bottleneck equipment to exceed projected volume demands and quality concerns. Implemented practices and procedures to improve machine reliability and personnel efficiency. Technical specialization of laser scanning equipment. Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating costs within budget.… Show more Maintenance Manager responsible for all maintenance activities in Polishing and Cleaning areas for a semiconductor (silicon wafer) manufacturing facility. Improved efficiency of critical bottleneck equipment to exceed projected volume demands and quality concerns. Implemented practices and procedures to improve machine reliability and personnel efficiency. Technical specialization of laser scanning equipment. Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating costs within budget. Manufacturing operation was continuous (24/7). Show less

Spartanburg Sc

Project and Equipment Engineer responsible for design, upgrade, procurement, and installation of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities included accountability for all aspects of capital equipment projects from concept through installation, including conceptual design, capital justifications, OEM specifications, OEM selection, OEM equipment procurement, factory testing, coordination of installation labor, debug, start-up, and training.

Spartanburg, Sc

Maintenance Manager responsible for all maintenance activities in Polishing and Cleaning areas for a semiconductor (silicon wafer) manufacturing facility. Improved efficiency of critical bottleneck equipment to exceed projected volume demands and quality concerns. Implemented practices and procedures to improve machine reliability and personnel efficiency. Technical specialization of laser scanning equipment. Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating costs within budget.… Show more Maintenance Manager responsible for all maintenance activities in Polishing and Cleaning areas for a semiconductor (silicon wafer) manufacturing facility. Improved efficiency of critical bottleneck equipment to exceed projected volume demands and quality concerns. Implemented practices and procedures to improve machine reliability and personnel efficiency. Technical specialization of laser scanning equipment. Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating costs within budget. Manufacturing operation was continuous (24/7). Show less

Spartanburg Sc

Maintained and upgraded semiconductor manufacturing equipment (PLC, microprocessor, gate logic control systems, motor and servo controllers). Worked closely with equipment engineering to upgrade equipment and improve reliability.

Spartanburg Sc

Laboratory instruction for AC Motors/Controls, Microprocessor classes. Lectured DC Circuits and Process Control courses.

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