Engineer Plant

David J Symalla

**** ********* **.

Columbus Ohio

43232

E-mail ********@*******.***

Cell 614 - 772 - 6233

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

. Designing/analyzing analog/digital circuits and systems

. Applying computer based instrumentation to the testing and evaluation

of circuits and systems

. Using electronic design automation software to design and analyze

analog and digital signal processors

. Designing, constructing and testing microprocessor based circuits and

systems, including embedded systems

. Developing and testing software solutions to specific I/O applications

in assembly and C language

. Evaluation of circuit design and fault analysis using statistical

methods

. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, C and C++

programming language

Able to read and comprehend mechanical drawings

Able to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics

Able to read and comprehend hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

. Mig and Tig welding

. Acetylene welding

WORK EXPERIENCE

Armstrong World Industries

Ceiling Tile Fabrication

4241 Leap Rd. Hilliard, OH. 10/31/11 - 10/03/2012

Plant Engineer

. Help ensure the plant's financial and manufacturing performance,

including plant reliability, plant downtime, and completion of

projects within cost, schedule, and performance

. Provide manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial and

electronic engineering support for production

. Mentor PdM technicians, plant electricians, plant mechanics and

production associate on engineering principals and maintenance

practices

. Work with vendors on day-to-day biases to improve the manufacturing

processes implement new processes

. Work with plant personal to improve specific manufacturing processes

. Lead capitol projects through out the plant

. Six sigma lean training

Alloy Polymers, Inc

Plastics Fabrication Company

1125 Gahanna Parkway

Gahanna, Ohio 12/17/10 - 04/17/11

Process Improvement, Preventative Maintenance Engineer

. Using mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics

I am able to develop new processes to enhance and improve plastic

fabrication runs.

. Evaluation of plant equipment using thermal imaging and vibration

analysis equipment.

. Responsible for all plant extruder equipment including chillers and

compressors

. Design and fabrication for process improvement

. Order new equipment and parts

. Interface with outside venders

. Aid in the development of process improvement

Crane Plastics

Plastics Fabrication Company

2141 Fairwood ave.

Columbus, Ohio 4/21/08 - 11/15/08

Maintenance engineer

. Responsible for rebuilding plastic extruders, gearboxes, electrical

cabinets

. Lead continuous improvement team

. Identify problem areas and conditions

. Work with supervisors and associates to produce most cost effective

product runs

. Responsible for analyzing and diagnosing machine problems

. Update outdated equipment. Design layout for saws, punches, and

conveyers

. Design and layout wiring for control cabinets using AutoCAD

. Test AC motor drives

. Repair and or replace five to two hundred HP. AC and DC motors

. Order parts and supplies through negotiations with vendor

Liebert Corporation

UPS Fabrication Company

1050 Dearborn dr. 1/22/07 - 4/10/08

Delaware, Ohio

Test Technician

. Conduct final test of high voltage (480-600V) uninterruptible power

systems (200-1000kva)

. Test and trouble-shoot digital and analog circuit boards. Down to the

component level

. Ensure correct wiring of modules

. Test efficiency of module

. Using electronic automation software to test analog and digital

signals.

. Linear and nonlinear load testing

Emco Maier

CnC Lathe and Mill Fabrication Company

2757 Scioto parkway 3/10/05 - 1/15/07

Columbus, Ohio

. CnC calibration and diagnostic Engineer

. Responsible for diagnosis and system level failure analysis on all

Emco Maier CnC machines

. Run BIST to check I\O's on CPU and all auxiliary functions

. Fanuc O and Fanuc 21 Machine control software

. Siemens 810D/840D-Machine control software

. Using C++ too change parameters on educational lathes and mills

. PLC systems trouble shoot and repair

Green Thumb Power Equipment

Columbus, OH.

. Daily responsibilities include the repair of lawn service equipment

. Troubleshoot and repair five to fifty horsepower generators

. Test and repair 2500 to 5000 PSI pressure washers

White Tractor and Supply

Las Cruces, N.M.

. Lead Mechanic, responsible for the testing, troubleshooting,

repair and rebuilding of White, John Deer, International and

Ford heavy farm machinery. I was directly responsible for

rebuilding 250+ H.P. diesel engines, rebuilding injector pumps,

injectors, hydraulic pumps and hydraulic accessories

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree Electronics Engineering Technology

DeVry University, Columbus, Ohio.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES NAVY 1/10/87 - 1/10/91

. Evaluating personnel performance against military standards

. Ensure personnel perform to development plans to grow technical

capability of organization

. Ensure aircraft PM cycles and safety checks performed to maintain

combat readiness

. Prioritizing daily requirements of area against air wing needs to

ensure coverage

. 24 Week technical school for aircraft hydraulic systems

. 24 Week technical school for aircraft airframe structures

CERTIFICATION

. Type one Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification

. HVAC license

. Bronze and Silver lean training

References

. Furnished on request

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