BERNARD KOFI ASEM, P.Eng

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(905) 428- 1828 * 416-***-**** *ace70d@r.postjobfree.com

Position: Engineering Department

Professional Summary

Experienced, in automation, instrumentation and control systems. PLC, HMI, ROBOTS, functional and diagnostic

testing, ORP, pH Probes, system integration, and leadership management. Able to develop and train highly

cohesive teams of employees in achieving organizational goals and objectives. Able to design and program

welding machines. Proficient in the use and operation of Windows XP/2000, Microsoft Office suite, DOS,

Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and AutoCAD, Rockwell Automation Software.

Areas of Expertise

MS Project Software Product Development System Installation

Prevention/Control Automation Systems Research/Development

Quality Improvement Process Motor Controls Client Relations

PLC & HMI Design CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System)

Career Highlights

• Started up EWI TR900 tire reduction and recycling machine plant in Sault Ste. Marie

• Re-designed and programmed waste water treatment machine of 14 magnetrons and power supplies for U.S

Department of Agriculture in Maryland.

• Improved an existing water treatment machine at Abbott Labs in Chicago.

• Worked at various automotive industries.

• Designed and programmed the controls system, (PLC code and HMI) of 8 spot welding machines.

• Reduced inventory through the development and maintenance of inventory control programs.

• Consistently met and exceeded company goals set forth in annual business plans.

• Improved existing working systems as well as opened new markets for a company.

• Played a major role in generating new sales through new designs and projects effective customer service and

detailed work.

• Led on a design team to re-design a hot stamping system.

Professional Profile

• Heavily involved in the day-to-day aspects of EWI in keeping the company running.

• Played a major role in planning engineering and starting up of EWI TR900 tire recycling plant in Sault Ste.

Marie

• Modified a hot stamping system by re-writing PLC code, and designing and developing new HMI screens

using RSView Studio and RSView32 that involves stamping press, oven and OEM needs.

• Designed, programmed, wired and partially automated stationary spot welders using Pro-Face PLC and HMI.

Thereby eradicating operational errors.

• Co-ordinated the set-up of mould, die, and press machines, as well as the tester for high pot, continuity, and

vision of manufactured parts.

• Trained and certified employees as functional test operators, troubleshot PBX boards, ran diagnostic tests,

and enhanced system performance.

• Assisted in the development of APQP process for the preparation of new product introduction and

manufacture, ensuring new process, design requirements & standards, vendor data and critical

characteristics were properly defined prior to production for OEMs such as Honda & Toyota company.

Employment History

Controls Engineer Zion Robotics & Controls January 2014- Present

• System integration, Ford Door Lines, PLC 5, Ford standards, Debugging, installation, commissioning and

buy off machines.

System Analyst & Electrical Engineer Environmental Waste International 2008-2013

• Part of the team to start the TR900 Tire Recycling project in Sault Ste. Marie. TR900 breaks down used

tires, separates carbon from the steel, in the process, oil and electricity are generated.

• Participated in interviewing and hiring companies to design and implement EWI TR900 machine

• Managed and supervised consulting company to ensure proper implementation and on time delivery of

EWI TR900

• Developed, designed and wrote PLC and HMI program of the TR900 machine

• Designed the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram and functional description for the entire machine.

• Re-designed and programmed (PLC & HMI designs) of USDA waste water treatment and continuously

improved and maintained the system.

• Managed and responsible for all instrumentation related to TR900 tire plant. Performing maintenance of

all the instruments such as: CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System) very critical instrument,

Oxygen sensor, CH4, H2S, THC, SO2, CO, Flow meters.

• Documented and kept tracks of all the calibrations, maintenance performed for the Ministry of

Environment.

• Developed procedures for performing automatic and manual calibrations of all the instruments.

• Worked with various vendors and clients, getting quotations and developing purchase orders

Controls Engineer CIS Technical Solutions Inc. 2004-2007

• Improved the process of operations through careful observation and necessary changes at OEM plants

such as GM plant Saltilio Mexico, Ford Kentucky, Martinrea Hot Stamping, Detroit MI.

• Re-designed PLC and HMI programs to improve process reduce cycle time to increase productivity and

ensure production & cell process stability.

• Re-design and drew Electrical schematics in AutoCAD

• Hardware/Control panel design, designed electrical schematics and programmed robotic welding

machines to suit customer needs and process requirements, and integrated material handlers.

• Modified PLC logic to ensure that production met quality requirements and standards in the area of PPAP.

Quality Improvement Process (QIP) Tech, Jefferson Elora Co-operation 2003-2004

• Improve production process flow by re-designing equipment and material handling layout to enhance

ingress/egress of production flow and ergonomics while reducing shuttling time.

• Modify PLC program to enhance and improve cell productivity.

• Taught vehicle chassis welding Robots for the purposes of part recognition and dimensional stability to

ensure compliance to PFMEA production.

• Designed Touch Screen human machine interface (HMI) and its layout for system and robotic cell

operation to support OEMs such as Toyota and Honda.

• Managed and mentored a team of 15 production associates to ensure safety, meeting targets

and deadlines and managing the automation cell.

Junior Control Engineer, XY-Tech Automation 2000-2003

• Selected power control components for designing and building control panels.

• Designed control circuit logic for automation systems.

• Programmed PLC for automation systems using (Allen Bradley, Seimens, Omron)

• Designed multiple HMIs for various customers using their preferred hardware, software and protocols

such as Panelview, Simatic Panel, Pro-face, NT-Series to control PLCs.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Lakehead University

Diploma, Control Systems, Seneca College

Willing to Travel

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