Electrical Engineer

Matthew D. Walker

**** ******* ***** • Amherst, OH 44001 • 440-***-****

**********@**********.***

Professional Summary

Electrical Engineering professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing of electrical

control solutions for manufacturing facilities. Key strengths include PLC controls, HMI development, training

and problem resolution. Hands-on troubleshooter with solid background in mechanical and electrical

processing equipment. International business experience. Expertise in:

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Automation Safety Electrical design

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Controls Instrumentation Troubleshooting

Professional Experience

PolyOne Corporation; Avon Lake, Ohio

2006-2009

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Primary electrical and process controls Engineer for Avon Lake and Macedonia production facilities.

• Designed and maintained process control systems utilizing the latest in PLC and HMI technology.

Standardized control platform and critical spare parts to reduce the amount of inventory and production

machine downtime.

• Developed and implemented an electrical safety program including Arc/Flash training for electrical and

non-electrical workers in accordance with OSHA and NFPA standards.

• Assisted in setup of new production facility by supervising electrical contractors and consultants to ensure

correct installation of power, support systems and production equipment.

• Identified obsolete equipment and developed capital projects for replacement, increasing the reliability of

manufacturing equipment.

• Executed managerial duties in the maintenance department and facilitated and directed Lean

Manufacturing teams focusing on reducing equipment downtime.

Energizer Battery Manufacturing; Westlake, Ohio

2002-2006

Engineer

Designed and built industrial control systems utilizing embedded PC’s, servo and variable speed drive systems,

also worked with global plants to ensure efficient machine performance.

• Coordinated control system installation with contractors at vendor shop and global facilities to ensure

correct machine setup and operation.

• Developed a part detection system utilizing a vision camera that replaced an existing sensor that would

continually miss bad parts.

• Launched an internal website to centralize and communicate information for global facilities regarding

obsolete components and their replacements.

• Served as a resistance welding equipment steward.

Electrical Engineering Technician 2001-2002

Responsible for overseeing the building and testing of industrial control systems and prove in of battery

production equipment at vendor shops.

• Set-up and verify operation of CPU cards and manage parts inventory.

• Create component-testing procedures and perform and document test results.

• Update and create electrical prints from old drawings to ensure data retention.

Education

B.S., Electronics and Computer Technology, Bowling Green State University (2000)

A.S., Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology, Bowling Green State University (2000)

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