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Lebanon, Pa, Us

Neptune, Nj, Us

- Conduct comprehensive analysis of system requirements, specifications, and performance objectives.- Design control systems and develop control algorithms based on the identified requirements.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architectures and integration strategies.- Develop and implement control strategies using appropriate programming languages and tools.- Design and configure control hardware, including sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).- Create and modify control system schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.- Integrate control systems with existing or new hardware and software components.- Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure proper functionality.- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and execute test plans and procedures.- Conduct performance analysis and optimization of control systems to enhance efficiency, stability, andreliability.- Identify and resolve issues related to system performance, response time, and accuracy.- Utilize data analysis techniques to monitor system performance and recommend improvements.- Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and user manuals.- Create reports and presentations to communicate project status, results, and recommendations tostakeholders.- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices.- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers.- Provide technical support and guidance to other engineers and technicians.- Stay updated with advancements in control system technologies and industry trends.

Rock Hill, South Carolina, Us

- Automating and optimizing current machines with new hardware- Leading various capital projects using internal teams and outside integrators- Designing and commissioning various automation projects and work cells, with the goal of increasing throughput and above everything else safety- Site-level ownership over automation and electrical functions- Quickly coming up to speed on the hardware and software needs, while establishing standards for both- Responsible for maximizing machine productivity and supporting the integration of ABB robots into custom designed manufacturing cells- Training, developing, and coaching the automation team

Andover, Massachusetts, Us

- Created and managed the overall manufacturing test plan for a new robot.- Managed and lead multiple projects within realm of manufacturing test.- Wrote requirements for a skunkworks project, where I am managing the selected vendor to see the project through.- Developed multiple test stations that autonomously test a robot leveraging DFMEA and PFMEA strategies.- Designed, prototyped, and created various test fixtures and go / no go gauges going from napkin sketch, 3D CAD, 3D Print, to finished part with proper documentation along each step.- Established a repository for all documentation pertaining to each test station in manufacturing.- Designed the network architecture on a "cattle not pets" principle in conjunction with our DevOps team for better support and a more robust solution.- Handled line down emergencies when they appear in manufacturing by coordinating the appropriate people / teams if the solution was not immediate.- Trained / mentored other Engineers and Technicians on various topics and technologies.

Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Au

- Integrated a Universal Robots UR5 cobot equipped with a Robotiq Gripper, a Cognex vision system, and Siemens PLC and HMI for a sort routine used for displays and demonstrations.- Used Inventor to create 3D assemblies and animations to demonstrate advance manufacturing applications and design preliminary machine assemblies, complete with sensors and hardware - Worked on decoupled manufacturing using AGVs and robots to remove older chain and sprocket technology for a cleaner and more hygienic design.- Deployed AMRs as part of a custom automation system in a secondary packaging facility as part of a warehouse automation solution to increase worker safety, increase throughput, and decrease costs

- Created SOLIDWORKS drawing templates for all the of the engineering drawings- Created documentation standards for CAD projects- Designed custom truck bodies for emergency vehicles based off of customer requirements mated to standard truck dimensions- Designed custom aluminum trailers based off customer requirements leveraging off the shelf components for manufacturability - Created CAD templates with configurations to save modeling time

- Support Business Development with Interface Control Drawings.- Responsible for 3D mechanical design (for manufacturing) using SOLIDWORKS of large assemblies (10,000+) with a sheet metal structure and internal piping.- Ran FEA Studies on assemblies to test for various loads such as snow or wind loads. - Generated 2D Mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and assembly work instructions.- Creation of part numbers and Bills of Materials within the MRP system.- Primary ownership of controlled documents to ensure proper revision history and distribution of product and component data.- Created CAD templates in SOLIDWORKS that held several offered configurations that cut down on modeling time.

- Work with engineers in multiple offices cohesively to provide SOLIDWORKS technical support expertise to customers by troubleshooting a wide array of issues, keeping track with Netsuite.- Teach our customers SOLIDWORKS modeling, drawing, and assembly techniques in various classes to increase their knowledge and efficiency.- Implement, train, and troubleshoot SOLIDWORKS PDM as a PDM admin at customer sites.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

- Created custom test setups for various projects in SOLIDWORKS, then sourced parts from various vendors or made/ machined parts as needed to build the test setups in house. These custom test setups made use of various safety equipment to let the tests run autonomously.- Collaborated with NASA, to produce two one-off prototype parts, which had to be flight ready to withstand being launched into space for testing on the International Space Station.- Utilized DAQ units to record data directly into excel, to help determine the performance of the parts being tested.- Managed the creation of various prototype parts, by sending out RFQs of drawings to multiple vendors, while maintaining a very strict build schedule - Managed the document control of all prototype parts, including revision control, as well as all material datasheets/ material certifications.

Shrewsbury, Pa, Us

- Built / wired control panels from AutoCAD drawings- Worked on developing HMI's- Worked on various PLC software (Siemens, RSLogix), networking, - Quote creation taking information from a client submittal or discussion- Troubleshoot different types of automation, such as manufacturing lines or water treatment facilities.

Denver, Pa, Us

Take the 3D CAD models and turn them into 2D drawings so the manufacturing shop could build the assemblies, all the while taking care of the design intent and GD&T.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

dissembled and cleaned/sanitized various food production machines.