Led the Controls Software group of up to 5 members, handling administrative tasks such as time and overtime approval, work scheduling, design guidance, and participating in performance reviews. Created new programs to meet customer demands and improve machine performance and ROI. Principle contact for controls service and support. Mentored junior team members.

Designed and developed controls software for CANDU nuclear reactor refurbishment automated tooling with Siemens controllers using IEC 61131-3 and servo motors with Drive Control Charts. Performed extensive machine testing and validation. Developed PC based software applications using VB.Net and Microsoft Visual Studio.

Designed and developed controls software for injection moulding machines and automation with B&R controllers in IEC 61131-3 and ANSI-C. Performed extensive machine testing, validation and optimization.

Led the Software Design team of up to 7 members at a major manufacturer of injection moulding machines while continuing my software designer duties. Supervised and scheduled work for the designers, including time administration, approval of overtime and short-term leave requests, participation in the hiring process, and performance evaluation activities. Designed and developed software and customer specific applications, sequences, and documentation for injection moulding machines using C, a low-level proprietary language, Java, and IEC 61131-3. Completely replaced and upgraded a major product line’s control software and created support tools using Java, Office Macros, and DOS Batch files.

Designed and developed software and customer specific applications, sequences, and documentation for injection moulding machines using C, a low-level proprietary language, Java, and IEC 61131-3. Provided operational support and service for internal customers such as the Start-up and Test Groups and the Sales Group, plus external customers such as service technicians and final customers. Completely replaced and upgraded a major product line’s control software and created support tools using Java, Office Macros, and DOS Batch files.