James Allen

Walnut, CA 909-***-**** ad0pes@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Automation Engineer

Confident, innovative professional with years of automation experience. Skilled in the design and development of automated test systems. Adept at working with specialized software to complete testing and inspection processes. Serve as an informative trainer for colleagues including other Engineers. Develop and refine testing processes and all related documentation. Work diligently to surpass internal and external customer expectations. Now in search of a full-time opportunity as an Electrical Engineer, PLC Programmer, PLC/Control Engineer, Test Engineer or Software Engineer to allow for ongoing professional growth.

Areas of Expertise

Automation Management, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Goal Achievement, Strong Work Ethic, Problem Solving, Programming (PLC, HMI, Robot, C/C++, C##, SQL Server, PLC, HMI), Microsoft Office

Career History

Tablemation solutions, inc. Control Engineer And Programmer 2021 – PRESENT

Programmed Allen-Bradley Compact Logix and Mitsubishi FX5 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in Ladder Logic

Programmed Beckhoff PLC and XPlanar Maglev Tables in Structured Text

Programmed Allen-Bradley PanelView 7, Maple Systems, Mitsubishi GOT Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

Programmed Mitsubishi, Orientalmotor and Eaton Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Programmed Conveyor Controller

Installed hardware for Vibration Feeder Bowl control using PLC

Programmed Cognex production inspection cameras

Engineered and programmed bottle inspection system

Collaborated on automation projects with remotely located automation engineer team members

Created panel component drawings with Autocad Electrical 2022

Programmed Mitsubishi SCARA robots with conveyor tracking and robot vision systems

Mission Microwave RF Microwave Technician 2020 – 2021

Tuned Block Up Converters (BUCs) and engaged in basic BUC troubleshooting

Offered support for automated test systems, resolving issues as they arose

Supported a file creation software tool

Suggested methods to continually improve automated test systems

Express Professional Services RF Microwave Technician 2020

Effectively tuned up block-up converters (BUCs)

L-3 Communications Automated Test Engineer 2006 – 2018

Developed and maintained MS Visual C++ 6, C# RF and microwave test station software to perform automated RF and microwave measurements

Created an ASP system to review furnace room data using a website

Produced automated RF and microwave test systems for traveling wave tube amplifiers using Microsoft Visual C/C++ 6, Microsoft Visual C/C 2017, Microsoft C# 2017 and Microsoft SQL Server

Helped vendors with PLC and HMI troubleshooting of Title 3 thermal vacuum systems; reported on Title 3 thermal vacuum chamber project status

Acted as a closed area Assistant Network Administrator and the Engineer of the Environmental Lab

During tenure in this role, built a dozen test stations

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science Degree Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), California State University

DC and AC Variable Frequency Drives, Chaffey College, 2022

Allen-Bradley Human Machine Interfaces, Chaffey College, 2022

Controls, PIDs and P&IDs, Chaffey College, 2022

Senior Projects, Chaffey College, 2022

Mitsubishi PLC Ladder Logic Programming, Shaltz Automation 2022

Universal Robots E-Series Robot Programming And Sequencing, Chaffey College, 2022

Panel Building and Variable Sequencing Drive Troubleshooting, Chaffey College, 2022

FANUC Robot CERT Handling Tool Operations and Programming Level 1 May 2023

Intermediate Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Ladder Logic Programming and Troubleshooting, Chaffey College, 2021

AutoCAD 2021 Two-Dimensional Drafting, Chaffey College, 2021

DC Variable Speed Drives, Chaffey College, 2021

AC Variable Speed Drives, Chaffey College, 2021

Beginning Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Ladder Logic Programming, Chaffey College, 2020

National Electric Code, Chaffey College, 2019

Blueprint Symbols, Chaffey College, 2019

Basic Programming CCP151 Certificate, RSLogix 5000, 2008

Maintenance and Troubleshooting CCP153 Certificate, ControlLogix, 2008

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