- Lead Manufacturing Engineer acting as Project Manager at GE Nuclear with a focus on improving production efficiency and reliability.- Successfully implemented additional manufacturing equipment to increase production output.- Upgraded three-decade-old manufacturing equipment to modernized systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.- Led multiple projects with a capital expenditure (Capex) exceeding $1 million, driving improvements in manufacturing reliability and… Show more - Lead Manufacturing Engineer acting as Project Manager at GE Nuclear with a focus on improving production efficiency and reliability.- Successfully implemented additional manufacturing equipment to increase production output.- Upgraded three-decade-old manufacturing equipment to modernized systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.- Led multiple projects with a capital expenditure (Capex) exceeding $1 million, driving improvements in manufacturing reliability and quality.- Collaborated closely with finance and upper management to develop clear project scopes, ensuring efficient use of Capex and alignment with business needs.- Maintained tight communication with vendors throughout project life cycles, effectively managing milestones, deadlines, and budgets to ensure smooth implementation. Show less

Experience:Project Manager at Corning (1 year):- Orchestrated an internal team and partnered with an external vendor to ensure a swift and cost-effective upgrade/replacement of controls hardware and software for major extrusion lines.- Pioneered an electrical controls and systems upgrade on a significant extrusion line, yielding improved production quality and output.- Formulated appropriation requests for stakeholder endorsement and devised adaptable project plans… Show more Experience:Project Manager at Corning (1 year):- Orchestrated an internal team and partnered with an external vendor to ensure a swift and cost-effective upgrade/replacement of controls hardware and software for major extrusion lines.- Pioneered an electrical controls and systems upgrade on a significant extrusion line, yielding improved production quality and output.- Formulated appropriation requests for stakeholder endorsement and devised adaptable project plans employing Six Sigma LEAN methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.- Collaborated closely with external vendors, contractors, and internal operations to guarantee the successful installation of mechanical and control system equipment.- Generated and scrutinized AutoCAD drawings, electrical diagrams, and pneumatic schematics to advance project objectives.Controls Engineering everyday tasks at Corning (3 years):- Proficient in a spectrum of software, including RSLogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, GE Proficy Machine Edition, Siemens Simatic S7, and TwinCAT 3.- Executed cross-communication between Fanuc CNC machines and Allen-Bradley PLC via anybus interface.- Facilitated cross-communication between Mitsubishi controllers and Beckhoff PLC utilizing OPC UA.- Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting Fanuc controllers and collaborating with vision system experts to refine controls in CNC machines.- Established communication protocols and data collection methods between Computer Numerical Controllers (CNC), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Windows PCs.- Leveraged OPC UA to extract data from diverse controllers and conducted analysis using OSI PI to develop interfaces showcasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and facilitate troubleshooting. Show less

Experience:- Utilize company tools and software to produce programs, layouts, schematics, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) supporting designs.- Offer logical solutions to reinforce design concepts.- Drive engineering, design, programming, and process development for customized applications and products.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline concept realization.- Demonstrate proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development and… Show more Experience:- Utilize company tools and software to produce programs, layouts, schematics, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) supporting designs.- Offer logical solutions to reinforce design concepts.- Drive engineering, design, programming, and process development for customized applications and products.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline concept realization.- Demonstrate proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development and Troubleshooting.- Apply AutoCAD skills for electrical and pneumatic schematic design.- Possess expertise with equipment such as IMS motors, IAI actuators, and Keyence sensors.- Set up, utilize, and troubleshoot Videojet printers on production lines.- Utilize Visual Basic for cross-communication between systems.- Implement vision systems to enhance fault detection and production efficiency. Show less

- Efficiently design, position, and select components for railroad control panels in CAD to meet the customers’ standards - Create wiring diagrams to wire components to designated locations on control boards while being time and cost efficient for in-house production- Utilized CAD to design switches and perform stress analysis to effectively meet customers torque and force specifications

College Experience:CATIA v5 & Arduino:- Utilized CATIA to design and fabricate an innovative autonomous UAV launcher for the Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International (AUVSI) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) competition.- Programmed an Arduino Uno microcontroller within the launcher, integrating various sensors to enable safe and autonomous launches.MATLAB Programming:- Developed a MATLAB program to analyze 8-megapixel images captured by UAVs… Show more College Experience:CATIA v5 & Arduino:- Utilized CATIA to design and fabricate an innovative autonomous UAV launcher for the Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International (AUVSI) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) competition.- Programmed an Arduino Uno microcontroller within the launcher, integrating various sensors to enable safe and autonomous launches.MATLAB Programming:- Developed a MATLAB program to analyze 8-megapixel images captured by UAVs and unmanned ground robots, identifying targets of interest.- Created code enabling obstacle avoidance for an M3pi robot and integrated its onboard IMU/GPS for localization.C++ & LabVIEW Programming:- Programmed MBEDs to facilitate data transmission and command relay via Xbee wireless connection, controlling GPS, servos, and LED panels.- Designed a user-friendly LabVIEW interface to facilitate data exchange between a laptop and an MBED onboard an autonomous robot-x boat. Show less

Experience:- Provided technical support to employees across 40 states, assisting with computer troubleshooting and issue resolution.- Employed Microsoft Excel macro programming to effectively organize company data and information.- Implemented SafeGuard encryption software to secure company computers.- Leveraged acquired knowledge and experience to assemble multiple personal computers tailored to specific needs.