Matthew P. Parkinson

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Eagle Lake, MN 56024

Phone: 507-***-****

abnufh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: PLC-based control systems, equipment design and optimization, project management, process

improvement, research and development, facilities engineering

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, May 2000, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.

Major: Electrical Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

Six-Sigma “Green Belt” Certification, DMAIC Methodology (2/07)

Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification (6/00)

SKILLS:

PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley SLC 500, MicroLogix family, ControlLogix family; Omron CS1, C200H family,

CPM1; Koyo DL-105, 205) Resistance Weld Schedule Optimization and Troubleshooting AutoCAD

Nachi Robot Programming and Teaching Infrared Thermography Vibration Analysis

General knowledge of machining and welding techniques and processes

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:

Door Engineering and Manufacturing Kasota, Minnesota 1/2009-3/20-2009 (Company cancelled chief project)

(The company provides custom design-and-build services.)

Electrical Engineer: Researched and selected components and procedures needed to manufacture electrical control

systems “in house.” Negotiated pricing with vendors. Developed schematics and panel diagrams for door control

systems. Determined electrical component fitness for customers’ applications. Served as a technical resource for

sales personnel, Assisted with technical support calls.

Sapa Extrusions Yankton, South Dakota 6/2008-11/2008 (Position eliminated due to declining business)

(The company manufactures extruded aluminum products.)

Controls Engineer: Performed research and development to improve machine control systems. Performed

troubleshooting of machine control systems. Performed PLC programming. Provided support to maintenance for

troubleshooting. Specified control system components based on fitness for application.

Baldwin Filters Kearney, Nebraska 10/21/2003-5/15/2008 (Reduction In Force program)

(The company manufactures air, lube, and hydraulic filtration products.)

Controls Engineer: Performed electrical control systems design and PLC programming for production machinery

including an automated filter media assembly work cell, managed projects related to purchase of new equipment

including a metal blanking line, managed projects related to facility improvement, optimized resistance spot welding

schedules and performed troubleshooting of resistance welding processes.

J.R. Johnson Engineering, Inc. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 2/3/03-4/25/03 (Laid off – declining business)

(The company performs installation and design engineering services.)

Electrical Engineer: Designed the control system for vacuum degasser duct clamps used by a steel mill. Performed

installation engineering services for an electrostatic oiling machine and a roll grinder used by a steel mill. Performed

engineering services for a system protection device used by a public utility.

Jefferson Industries Corporation West Jefferson, Ohio 3/01-4/02 (Reduction In Force program)

(The company is an automotive stamping manufacturer.)

Engineer: Supported new model changes of production equipment, taught and programmed Nachi and Motoman

robots, wrote the PLC program for a hydraulic stamping press, optimized resistance spot welding schedules, Safety

Committee Member.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Dayton Thermal Products Dayton, Ohio 5/00-3/01 (Laid off)

(This facility manufactures automotive components.)

Plant Engineer: Provided engineering support for HVAC unit assembly lines, implemented modifications to assembly

line testers, fan balancers, and other equipment, worked with suppliers to solve problems with production machinery,

improved an automatic material feed system for the injection molding department.

Matthew P. Parkinson

120 Cedar Path

Eagle Lake, MN 56024

Phone: 507-***-****

abnufh@r.postjobfree.com

CO-OP ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:

Wilson Sporting Goods Ada, Ohio 9/97-8/98

Engineering Technician: Performed PLC programming for machines used in production (DL-105 family and Allen-

Bradley SLC 500), fabricated machinery from others’ and own designs, used CAD software to create and edit

machine layouts, documented manufacturing procedures.

EXPANDED EXPERIENCE:

Baldwin Filters Kearney, Nebraska 10/21/2003-5/15/2008

New equipment projects:

1) Performed controls design and PLC programming for a custom ergonomic lift table. This machine improved

operator safety and comfort.

2) Performed controls design and PLC programming for an automated filter media assembly work cell. This

project involved using an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform to control rotary and linear servo motors,

setup and integration of HMI devices, and integration of the system with purchased pieces of equipment.

3) Performed controls design, PLC programming, hydraulic system design, and pneumatic system design for a

custom metal forming machine. This project allowed a purchased good component to be made “in house.”

Project management experience:

1) Managed projects related to facility improvement including upgrading a lighting system in part of the facility,

preparation of areas of the facility to allow installation of new equipment.

2) Managed a project related to the purchase, installation, and launch of a strip steel blanking line. This project

involved determining needs, working with vendors and in-house personnel to meet those needs, training of

the operators in use of the new equipment, and supporting maintenance in troubleshooting during the initial

launch.

3) Managed projects related to the purchase, installation, and launch of resistance welding equipment. This

project involved optimization of the spot welding schedules, troubleshooting of the weld process, and

training of operators in use of the equipment.

Jefferson Industries Corporation West Jefferson, Ohio 3/01-4/02

Implemented process improvement projects:

1) AccuWeld: Optimized spot weld parameters to significantly reduce weld expulsion and reduce process cycle

time by more than one 1 second. An improvement like this is a cost savings due to the increased throughput

and an improvement in operator safety and reduction in unplanned downtime due to reduced weld

expulsion.

2) Developed a shock absorber system for chutes that delivered the finished parts to the operator. This project

improved operator safety and product quality.

3) Developed an optical solution for a part sensing problem. There was a need to detect a piece of black

material placed between two pieces of sheet metal. This was a problem due to the high degree of weld

expulsion present. An optical sensor was installed and protected from weld expulsion. This reduced the

number of customer complaints.

New equipment projects:

1) Wrote an original PLC program for a hydraulic stamping press.

2) Gained experience in new model launches and start-up plans.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Dayton Thermal Products Dayton, Ohio 5/00-3/01

New equipment projects:

Worked with the new model launch team to implement new processes.

Gained experience in new model launches and start-up plans.

Plastic Injection Molding department projects:

Modified and optimized an automatic raw material feed system. This resulted in reduced downtime and

reduced waste.

Worked with production to modify the part conveyor system. This resulted in a manpower reduction and

reduced downtime.

Worked with the engineering department to improve the chilled water system to improve safety of personnel.

Matthew P. Parkinson

120 Cedar Path

Eagle Lake, MN 56024

Phone: 507-***-****

abnufh@r.postjobfree.com

ACTIVITIES:

Toastmasters International, Club #175

Order of the Engineer, Ohio Northern University Chapter

Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Rank: 1993)

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