- System Architecture – study existing architecture of system involving a 6-axis Robot, PLC, and SCADA system w/recipe database. Recommend, design, and implement uptime improvements. - Programming/Troubleshooting – Ladder logic / SFC / ST languages, robot programming, SCADA programming.

- R&D of Weigh Scale – Research, test and facilitate selection of equipment. Specification and purchase of mechanical / electrical components for system.- Transformer Selection – size and select for machines. - PLC / HMI Programming – Update PID heating controls. Set up IO and make code changes.

- PLC / HMI Programming – Design systems from scratch. Create logic for heating, motion control, alarms, process control, etc. - Electrical and Control Component Specifications - select devices to provide power and control for industrial machines. Devices include servo/stepper motors and drives, VFD’s, solid-state relays, safety devices, PLC’s, HMI’s and any associated circuit protection.- Electrical Design - Use AutoCAD Electrical to create industrial control panels. Schematics include power distribution, PLC I/O, fusing, safety, networking, field connections. - Robot Programming – Responsible for setting up and programming 6-axis robots from scratch. - Machine Design - close work with mechanical engineers to quote, design and startup systems including glue dispensing robots, high temperature process ovens, palletizing robots. - High temperature oven advanced PID control system design - design multiple cascade loops involving resistive heating and thermocouples. Selection of custom heaters and instrumentation. - Lead Installation Engineer - verification of electrical panel design, completion of I/O checkouts, FAT/SAT, full testing of machines in the field. Responsible for over $5 million of equipment.

- Develop ladder logic and HMI programs from scratch. Code included PID pump loops, VFD’s, and motorized ball valves. - Work with customers to fix issues, travel to customer sites for electrical/programming issues. - Test and verify panel design matches electrical schematics. Recommend best practices for control panel layout and design.

- Modify and create from scratch ladder logic and structured text code in Allen-Bradley and B&R PLCs. Machines include control valves, on/off valves, VFD’s, servos, pumps, safety devices.- Design electrical schematics and layout electrical panels for new machines.- Familiarity with NFPA 79, SCCR analysis and knowledge of Category III/IV safety systems.- Complete field service work, 10+ solo trips to customers to fix issues.- Install new retorts. PID tuning, instrument/hardware setup, alarm testing, field terminations.- Design pneumatic systems with safety circuits related to temperature, level and pressure.- Develop HMI code and screens for machines. VB scripting, PLC comms, alarms, bitmap design.- Design Ethernet I/P network for control and data systems. Setup devices.- SCADA changes – SQL Express and Ignition SQL Bridge. Make modifications to add new machines.

- Lead and managed $130k CAR for installation of precision laser measurement system. Integrated system into PLC, designed control and data acquisition system associated with laser.- Completed various PLC/HMI program updates for control, speed and quality of machines. - Programmed ladder logic in Siemens TI545 PLC to reduce 60% of assembly machine cycle times by 9.5% (reduction of 1.7 seconds per cycle), project valued at $850k per year.- Completed throughput project on assembly line resulting in 240 battery increase per shift (29%) from mechanical improvements. Study 2D mechanical drawings.- Design and create Lean Six Sigma level measurement systems in PLC/SCADA.- Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, motion control within high-speed manufacturing.- Worked closely with maintenance personnel on TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.

- Designed hands-on simulation device for instrumentation technicians to learn about Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers. Built and wired SLC-500 test station and designed logic programs to illustrate mechanical and electrical systems within plant. Created 70 page training book in conjunction with test station that introduced basic PLC concepts and included detailed illustrations of each program. Successfully expanded number of technicians with PLC knowledge. - Used historical work order Microsoft Access database to optimize PM times. Met with maintenance technicians on daily basis and used technician input and database records from SAP to optimize times. Optimized times improved efficiency of department.

• Worked in World-Class Maintenance department, developed knowledge and deep understanding of importance of preventive maintenance and technical documentation needed to maintain plant equipment at World-Class level.• Assigned projects dealing with storeroom inventory, technical documentation and root cause analysis.• Worked heavily with SAP in the Materials Management and Plant Maintenance modules.• Used Inventory Analysis to determine spare parts solutions resulting in savings of $50k plus. Consulted process experts and used SAP part usage and BOM resources to make decisions.• Gained knowledge of KPI’s and Maintenance Reliability Management.