Engineer Sales

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William Grogan

S ummary

Experienced automation control systems specialist. Skilled in specifying and application of Allen-Bradley/

Rockwell Automation PLCs or PACs, Servo and Electro-hydraulic motion control systems design, and

commissioning. Sales management experience covering both fields in industrial automation.

E xperience

Feb 2004 - Present Industrial Automation Controls Memphis, TN

R ockwell Automation Distributor S pecialist

PLC/HMI/Motion Control Specialist – Responsible for all business activities related to distribution of Rockwell

Automation (Allen-Bradley) PLC, HMI, and Motion Control products. Responsible for annual sales

performance of Rockwell products in these specific categories. Develop and deliver internal and external

technical training programs. Conduct regular training or sales-related events and activities. Consult with

customers on control systems design. Project commercial/pricing negotiations. Maintain proper inventory

levels. Provide expertise in PLC and Motion Control.

SMC Pneumatics Team Lead – Lead for distribution launch of SMC pneumatics products at IAC. All

responsibilities above in addition to business plan, sales initiatives, initial employee training.

Jun 2001 – Feb 2004 Mueller Industries Covington, TN

S ystems Design Engineer

Designed, built, and commissioned new manufacturing equipment for internal use within Mueller Industries

(high speed, high force copper cold forming equipment). Designed and built current automated “tee” hydro-

forming presses with servo and hydraulic motion systems.

Prepared and instructed formal, internal, 40-hour classroom training programs for control systems and

hydraulic/pneumatic systems for technical staff at Mueller facilities nationwide.

Instructed Hydraulic and Pneumatic technical course in collaboration with Itawamba CC in Fulton,

MS, one term.

Nov 2000 – Jun 2001 IIA/ACL Technologies Brea, CA

D esign Engineer

Designed and tested Aerospace test and control equipment.

Designed and tested Atlas V launch pad pre-launch gas purge systems for United Space Alliance.

Designed, tested, and delivered Boeing 747 APU test stand to United Airlines SFO maintenance facility.

Feb 1997 – Nov 2000 Mueller Industries Covington, TN

S ystems D esign Engineer

Equivalent to above for June 2001 – Feb 2004.

Oct 1991 – Feb 1997 Fluid Power of Memphis Memphis, TN

H ydraulic/Pneumatic, Control Systems Designer

Designed, built, and installed Parker Hannifin hydraulic systems and electrical control systems.

Completed 160-hour Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Systems Engineer course, focusing on hydraulic motion system

design.

Earned “Fluid Power Specialist” certification from the Fluid Power Society.

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William Grogan

Aug 1987 – July 1991 United States Marine Corps Covington, TN

H elicopter Hydraulic/Pneumatics Technician

Maintained H-46 hydraulic and pneumatic systems and Servo system flight controls.

Earned rank of Sergeant.

Completed Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) School.

Completed three years of overseas service. Search and Rescue (SAR), Shop NCO, and Collateral Duty Inspector

(CDI).

E ducation

1998 – Present Rockwell Automation Training and Events Mayfield Heights, OH

Automation Fair, RSTechED, Integrated Architecture University,

Hands-On Training classes, and others

Jan 1997 – July 1997 Parker Hannifin Hydraulic and Control Systems Eng. School Elyria, OH

160 hrs

May 1988 – July 1988 Helicopter Hydraulic/Flight Control Systems School MCAS Tustin, CA

200 hrs

Nov 1987 – May 1988 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems School NAS Millington, TN

440 hrs

Sept 1985 – May 1987 Riverside Community College and University of California Los Angeles, CA

Completed preliminary coursework in Mechanical Engineering

May 1985 Rubidoux High School Riverside, CA

R eferences

References are available upon request.

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