A contract controls engineer providing system design expertise related to automation processes and equipment for several key long-term clients within the United States.• Worked within a division of a large industrial manufacturer to develop and implement PLC software standards and procedures• Developed uniform machine interfaces and material handling software components across all manufacturing lines within department• Development and support of vision-based assembly processes • Installation and support of robotic systems, end-of-arm tooling• Integrated and programmed stand-alone workstations utilizing PLC/HMI, linear slide, motion cards, and drives.• Designed and developed PLC/HMI software for multi-station, pallet/conveyor-based line.• Collaborated with application/sales engineers for proof-of-concept demonstration of parts feeding/picking.• Designed and developed PLC/HMI software for multi-station, dial-based assembly system.• Provided system startup and run-off support of multi-cell lines for system integrator• Implemented robotic/vision software for component part processing systems for a medical product company• Designed and implemented controls for laser-based package labeling workstation for a medical products company• Developed robotic software for multi-cell cleanroom assembly operation• Provided remote software support of manufacturing sites • Participated on a team to develop robotic/vision software for multiple-cell lines at the site of a large industrial customer• Developed flexible feeding hardware, software, and vision analysis to maximize efficiency with multiple unique parts• Integrated robots with overlapping work-envelopes in adhesive dispensing application for a medical products company

Worked as Controls Engineer responsible for design and implementation of custom automation• Executed controls design, software, and installation associated with custom automation systems (automotive, semiconductor, packaging, inspection, and others)• Performed hardware/software integration related to robotic cells• Participated in development of standard robotic cells to be offered as a product• Collaborated with application engineers to refine concepts for customer quotes

Worked as Automation Engineer utilizing robotics in manufacturing processes• Designed and implemented controls/software for modular robotic cells• Performed competitive product analysis related to assembly methods and cost• Taught Design-for-Assembly methodologies to internal customers• Developed, implemented, and maintained tooling/software for varied manufacturing systems• Developed and maintained vision-guided integrated circuit packaging system• Developed robotic random-palletizing system and software• Developed proof-of-concept robotic tooling and software for internal customers