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Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

Mesa, Arizona, Us

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with any Controls Related Items to Continuously Improve Line Productivity, Safety, or Quality• Support All Shifts in Diagnosing Difficult Technical Breakdowns• Brainstorm , Test, and Implement New Technologies to Improve Various Production Metrics• Update Vision Programs to Detect Quality Defects• Program/Diagnose Fanuc Robots• Leveraged Cognex Insight TestRun Feature to Reduce Downtime on Lines• Constantly Updating PLC Code to Reflect New Changes to Lines• Created Powershell Script to Sort All Saved Images of Production Parts into SN/Lot Number• Programmed and Produced an Allen Bradley PLC Trainer Module for Technicians and Engineers to Learn Controls Technologies on. The Trainer was Equipped with Ignition, PanelviewPlus, Cognex Camera, Keyence 2D Code Reader, Pneumatic Cylinders/Valves, and MySQL Database• Assisted with New Line Installs• Updated HMIs/GOTs for Better Operation Experience and More Intuitive Machine Control• Use Solidworks to Design Camera and Lighting Mounts for Vision Applications

Mesa, Arizona, Us

• Maintained and Supported Automated Assembly Lines in All Technical Aspects• Improved Line Efficiencies by Reducing Cycle Times and Increasing Production Rates• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures and Training Instructions• Diagnosed Electrical, Mechanical, Vision Systems, Motion Controls, and Fanuc Robots• Used Solidworks to Design Tooling to Improve Safety• Assisted with Creating Appropriate Preventive Maintenance Schedules for Assembly Lines• Aided Engineering by Compiling and Analyzing Data for DOE’s

Zeeland, Mi, Us

• Design/Implement Inspection Machines to 100% Inspect Product at a Rate of 60 Parts/Min• Responsible for Communicating Specifications to OEMs During Machine Builds and Responsible for Many SATs and FATs for New Equipment.• Create Vision System Programs to Optimize Part Quality• Updated PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Other Quality Documents• Practiced Lean Manufacturing Tools• Key Role in Creating Standards for ITW Model Factory That Will Be Utilized Throughout All ITW Business Units• Aided in Automating Packing Lines• Implemented Projects to Improve Safety, Productivity, and Quality• Created Operating Instructions for New Equipment• Familiar with Six Sigma and SPC• Strong Computer Skills (Office, Excel, PowerPoint)• Head Manufacturing Engineer for "Zero Defect" Initiative• 3D Modeled Various Tooling and Small Machines Using Solidworks• Used Gantt Charts to Track Projects• Was Responsible For Contacting Vendors/Contractors and Keeping Them Up To Date on Timelines• Established/Determined ROI and Submitted Capital Expenditure Requests for Projects in the Pipeline

Glenview, Illinois, Us

• Design Tooling for Inspection Machines using Inventor and Solidworks to Improve Efficiencies• Programmed Omron/Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs to Create Intuitive Operating Experiences• Programmed Vision Systems on DVT and Cognex Systems to Optimize Quality in Assembly Machines• Create Technical Documentation along with Operating Instructions• Wired Electrical Panels• Assisted in Advanced Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls Oriented Breakdowns• Focused on Improving Machine Efficiencies, Reducing Safety Concerns, and Customer Complaints

Glenview, Illinois, Us

• Repaired and Upgraded Machinery • Assisted with Scheduled Preventive Maintenance on Equipment• Troubleshooting PLCs (Omron/AB) and Vision Systems (Cognex/DVT)• Welding and Fabrication• Repaired/Troubleshooted Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems• Repaired Various Equipment including: Injection Molding Machines, Assembly Machines, Bolt Stamping, and Robots• Electrical Troubleshooting (low voltage DC-480VAC)

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Engineering Management

Associate'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Associate'S Degree, Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology

Associate'S Degree, Industrial Technology/Technician