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Berlin, Berlin, De

-Supported automation efforts across multiple distribution centers and brands. -Indirectly managed control systems technicians network-wide. -Resolved multiple automation issues for a recently renovated distribution center.

Frisco, Tx, Us

-Managed the electrical, controls, and robotics engineers tasks/schedules.-Participated in design reviews as a technical expert to help ensure project success.-Created team standards and templates for efficiency and productivity.-Developed/Supported a team of 6-10 engineers/technicians. 1) Created a Controls Technician role to bridge the gap between Engineering and Manufacturing.-Coordinated efforts with the manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and software engineering departments to execute projects smoothly.-Managed and leveraged vendor relationships to support item procurement and design success. 1) Estimated future need to obtain best bulk pricing. 2) Created initial Bill of Materials to inform vendors of item needs in advance. 3) Worked with vendors to coordinate lunch & learn sessions with engineering team.-Provided key details to pre-sales application development for project bidding. 1) Recommended controls strategies to best meet required rates. 2) Estimated labor hours for electrical/controls/robotic related tasks.-Used DFM principles to help create/upgrade multiple mass-produced systems: 1) Flexible Conveyor Electrical Design (Boxes/Harnesses) 2) Belted Self-Checkout Conveyor Electrical Design (MCC/Controls) 3) Box Opening Device (Safety/Electrical Upgrade)-Elevated safety awareness and established best practices for safety related tasks 1) Risk assessments 2) Standard compliance-Ensured solution compliance with NFPA, NEC, RIA, OSHA, and UL Standards. 1) UL508A, NFPA 79, and NEC 70 were primarily used for electrical control cabinets. 2) UL 970 was used for the belted self-checkout. 3) RIA/OSHA standards were used generally for robotic systems and other material handling solutions.-Created/Modified: 1) FANUC robot code. 2) Wago PLC code. 3) Electrical Schematics. 4) ConveyLinx Drive Card code.

Frisco, Tx, Us

-Created/Modified: 1) FANUC robot code. 2) Wago PLC code. 3) Electrical Schematics. 4) ConveyLinx Drive Card code.-Participated in design reviews as a technical expert to help ensure project success.-Coordinated efforts with the manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and software engineering departments to execute projects smoothly.-Provided key details to pre-sales application development for project bidding. 1) Recommended controls strategies to best meet required rates. 2) Estimated labor hours for electrical/controls/robotic related tasks.-Elevated safety awareness.-Ensured solution compliance with NFPA, NEC, RIA, OSHA, and UL Standards. 1) UL508A, NFPA 79, and NEC 70 were primarily used for electrical control cabinets. 2) RIA/OSHA standards were used generally for robotic systems and other material handling solutions.

Natick, Ma, Us

-Designed scan tunnels for logistics applications.-Turned customer insights into design proposals. -Generated customer interest through product demonstrations and personalized training.

Novi, Michigan, Us

-Developed quick and robust solutions while on customer sites. -Interacted with customers to give progress updates, address concerns, and create solutions.-Created/Modified FANUC robot code for various solutions.-Participated in design reviews as a technical expert to help ensure project success.-Coordinated efforts with the manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and software engineering departments to execute projects smoothly.-Ensured solution compliance with RIA/OSHA standards.

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Performed root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues (VFD's, conveyors, sensors, PLC's, SICK vision systems, etc).-Assisted with installation of equipment of new sort center (FTW1) to meet Go Live date.

Galena, Kansas, Us

- Managed high-profile project within company to reduce manufactured scrap. 1) Acted as subject matter expert across multiple facilities. 2) Coordinated efforts with internal departments, contractors, and vendors. 3) Created a monetary budget, specifying all critical components and labor. 4) Created proposals and justification cases for capital investments.- Designed brackets, mounts, and fixtures for cameras, lighting, and other various equipment in SolidWorks- Created Cognex vision scripts to detect defected product- Assisted with PLC/HMI integration to plant infrastructure

Leander, Texas, Us

- Participated in design reviews for custom automated solutions- Selected the necessary sensors, lighting, etc for various projects.- Created/modified: 1) LabVIEW programs to integrate mechanical and electrical equipment 2) FANUC robot programs for turnkey solutions 3) Cognex vision scripts for quality inspection, pick & place, and product identification 4) PLC and HMI programs for industrial automation

Boston, Ma, Us

- Modified existing LabVIEW code to properly interface with optical equipment.- Modified existing C++ code to execute Matrox Imaging Library applications.- Created simulation programs to predict the behavior of the completed system.- Recognized and eliminated memory leaks in existing code.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

- Data Collection: Using Labview, obtained muscle signals from EKG to analyze muscle load and tried to find best ergonomically-safe environment.- Data Analysis: Using Matlab, wrote a script to find Jacobian of the arm to see which muscle between shoulder and tip of finger carried the most load under different positioning of the body.