Patrick Merz Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Develop PLC programs to control systems of conveyor throughout customer plants and to interface between the conveyor level PLCs and the customer host system
• Create HMI applications within Wonderware to reflect communication and system statuses based on unique project and customer specifications, which communicate through configured channels and tag libraries with Kepware.
• Commission and support the installation of conveyor systems through direction of the install teams, testing of the hardware and PLC programs, and interface with the customer
• Utilize Visual Basic for Applications to create tools, which aid in creation and developmental processes of PLC programs and HMIs, as well as spreadsheets for scheduling and hour tracking
• Draw enclosure designs and conveyor layouts, which includes the power bus layout, the device bus layout, and the control sensor layout, in an AutoCADE environment
• Design motor control cabinets that meet power and control requirements of the system and the customer

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Created various ModCenter assembly manuals to help distributors install options for late-point configuration of Enclosed Smart Motor Controllers (SMC™).
• Developed step-by-step instructions for installation of transformer, pilot device, and protective module options through assembly of a demonstration unit and referencing product support literature.
• Coordinated with drafting and technical writing functions to create manual graphics.
• Utilized MS Project to manage project timing, enhance communication, and coordinate tasks.
• Developed logic for ProposalWorks quoting and bills of materials based on compatibility restrictions between criteria such as SMC™ size, enclosure type, and available options.
• Led product UL qualification testing of enclosure reset button with gasket from new supplier.

• Created website subpages and update main page as needed.
• Recorded statistics for 24 soccer teams across 3 divisions.
• Registered new players and register existing players, ensuring all documents are complete.
• Communicated with coaches during the registration process.
• Created booklet for annual banquet.
• Scheduled season games, spanning 3 months.