Controls

DON W. SHELTON ** Duke Road

Home: 931-***-**** Kelso, TN. 37348

Cell: 931-***-**** *************@*****.***

Technical Experience:

Computer Skills:

Solid Edge, AutoCAD, Design CAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic, Linux “Ubuntu”

PLC / HMI Programming Software’s:

Mitsubishi (IQ Works), Siemens (Simatic Step 7), Allen Bradley (RS5000, RS View, Factory Talk, Panel Builder), GE Fanuc

(Machine Edition/Proficy, Cimplicity HMI, Quick Designer), Omron (CX Programmer, NT/NS Support Tool & Supervisor),

Yaskawa (MPE720 Motion Works), Pro-face (GP Pro EX), Keyence (KB Ladder Builder), Idec (WindLDR & WindLGC), Koyo

“Automation Direct” (Direct Soft & C-More), Horner (CScape), NAIS “Panasonic” (FPWIN GR & GTWIN), National

Instruments (LabView)

Robotic/Fastening Controllers:

FANUC Robotics, AFC (Nut Runner User Console), CP Techmotive (VS Supervisor), Staubli (Staubli Studio), Allen Bradley

(Ultraware & GML Commander), Animatics (SMI), Pacific Scientific, Yamaha Robotics (POPCOM), Sankyo Robotics (BUZZ),

Atlas Copco (Tool Talk), Penta Drive (DC Motors), AC Motor Drives.

Special Sensors and Misc.:

Escort Memory Systems (RFID), Cognex (Vision Sensors), DVT (Vision Sensors), Keyence (Vision, Lasers, LVDT, and Color

Sensors), Banner (Laser, Vision Sensors), Cosmo (Leak Testers), Heise DXD (Transducers), AlleyCat (Flow Meter), Komatsu

Punch Presses, Intermec (Printer), Zebra (Printer), ID Technologies (Printer), Sick (Area Sensors), Motorola (Bar Code Scanners),

and many more proximity, reed switches, photoelectric, etc

Communications/Networks/Signals:

CC Link, CC Link IE Field, Ethernet IP, Pofibus, DeviceNet, CAN, RS232, RS 485, Analog, Fiber Optic, Isolated I/O

Interlocks

Professional Experience:

Nissan North America M274 Infiniti Engine Plant (4/2013 – present)

Maintenance Trainer

This is a newly built Infiniti Engine Plant that is a Mercedes/Infiniti Alliance Plant. This plant Machines and

Assembles Engines to be used in Mercedes C Class built in Tuscaloosa, Al. and the Infiniti Q50 built in Japan.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Utilize Mitsubishi Integrator experience to assist Engineering and other Maintenance Trainers with

understanding and applying program changes. Nissan changed from using GE to Mitsubishi for this new plant

so there was very little Mitsubishi Experience within Nissan.

Teach class with newly hires Maintenance Technicians for Mitsubishi Basic PLC Troubleshooting

Create Training Documents (SOS) in Power Point to be used for training classes as well as files for

inexperienced Maintenance Technicians can use for troubleshooting, calibrating, or replacing defective

hardware on machinery.

Work with Network System Engineering at Nissan to develop PLC Logic to pass 2D Barcodes scanned from

Blocks, Pistons, Heads, and many engine parts to verify parts are OK to use as well as Serial Number

assignment from Scheduling. Our PSS System gives us 100% traceability on every critical part installed to the

Engine as well as all Tester Results. This system also generates reports for OEE of every piece of Machinery.

Travel to OEM Machine Builders in the US and Germany to approve of Machinery prior to shipment and to

receive training for how to maintain the new machinery.

Modify PLC, HMI, Robot, and Vision programs to correct problems as they arise. Make program

modifications to accommodate new Model Variants, Cycle Time Reduction, and Line Side Job Rebalance.

Complete MBR’s and develop Counter Measure’s to prevent unnecessary downtime in the future. Nissan

requires 5 Why Analysis to every Major Break Down.

Completed many training classes and certifications from Fanuc, Lab View, Mitsubishi, Cognex, Siemens, FEC,

Keyence, IFM, SMC, and many Calibration procedures from OEM Machine Builders.

Enter Breakdown Reports and create New Work Orders in Maintenance CMMS System.

Amtec Automation & Robotics (5/2012 – 4/2013)

Controls Engineer 72k

Ametec is a large Custom Built Machine Integrator that serves the Automotive, Medical, Foundry Industry

with delivering production solutions. Amtec also is Certified Integrators for Mitsubishi, Motoman Robots, and National

Instruments

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Helped company become Certified Mitsubishi Integrator which secured work with Bridgestone Tire.

Main responsibility was upgrading systems that were originally built with Hitachi, or Allen Bradley and replace

them with Mitsubishi.

Travel locally and internationally to support customer with Equipment builds or upgrades.

Programmed first Tire Assembly Machines to use Mitsubishi at Bridgestone in Morrison, TN. These pieces of

machinery each had 4 PLC’s that control 26 Servo’s, 19 Inverters, and has 5 networks with 1000’s of I/O points

over CC Link, CC Link IE Field, and Ethernet.

Develop code for Mitsubishi Safety CPU Controllers and integrate them in to CC Link IE Field Safe Network

through Peer to Peer communications..

Streamline Automation, LLC (7/2009 – 5/2012)

Automation Technologist $26.50 hr.

Streamline Automation is mainly a Research and Development Company that presently has active projects

funded by NASA, DOE, USAF, and DOD. Streamline also Designs, Fabricates, and Builds Industrial Automation

Equipment.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Support Engineered System Sales with specifications of electrical components to insure components to be

quoted are sized correctly as well as they meet customer guideline specifications.

Design Electrical/Mechanical Control Systems and create Drawing Packages using Solid Edge or AutoCAD.

Develop complex PLC and HMI programs with data logging capabilities for evaluating performance of

research prototypes during testing. Past projects include Rocket Engine Control, Missile Diffusion, Power

Generation, and Zero Gravity Exercise Simulations.

Wire, assemble, and set up prototype models to prepare them for simulations and testing.

Assist Scientist/Analyst with documenting testing results via reports that include video, images, and sensor

values.

Fabricate and modify Electrical/Mechanical parts to be used for research testing.

Listed as Co-Inventor of 2 Patents as well as being mentioned on several held by company.

Ryco Design & Research (03/2009 – 07/2009)

Controls Designer $25.00 hr.

RDR is a Custom Machinery Builder in the Madison Al. area that builds equipment to be used in the North

America.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Design Electrical Control Systems and create Electrical Drawing Packages with AutoCad.

Program new Machinery and modify Programs to support Equipment Upgrades.

Assist with Assembly and Wiring of equipment in Fabrication Shop.

Automation Tooling Systems “ATS Carolina” (02/2008 – 02/2009)

Controls Service Technician $37.37 hr. + benefits

ATS Carolina is one division of the Canadian Based Company which employees approximately 3100 people

within 18 manufacturing facilities in Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, and the United States.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Primary liaison for a Huntsville based customer to support a highly automated $4.2 million dollar assembly

system.

Create Excel files to trend breakdown reports, project scheduling, and action list.

Train Maintenance Technicians how to maintain equipment and recommend TPM procedure

Re-teach Robot positions and modify programs to improve equipment performance.

Utilize ATS Productivity Tools “Knowledge Base” to perform Offline programming for Carolina when no

service or warranty work was in process. Work in a virtual type position through a VPN connection to South

Carolina.

Maintain customer relations and discern whether customer request are warranty or service work. Submit

estimated hours within service or upgrade request to Carolina for formal quotation.

Maintain Calibration of inspection equipment and assist with parameter modifications due to process changes.

Assist with development of SCADA System for transferring assembly performance from PLC & RFID system

to Customer based PC at each operation.

Travel to Carolina in two week intervals to configure and program new equipment.

Nissan North America (04/2004 – 02/2008)

Journeyman Maintenance Technician $28.94 hr. + benefits

Nissan Decherd is a highly automated Engine Manufacturing Facility that builds all US built vehicle engines.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Redesign Profibus Networks which drastically reduced downtime from previously common Profibus faults.

Calibrate Automated Equipment to insure accuracy of fastener torque, angle position, running torque,

(positive, negative, and differential) pressures, mass flow rates, volume capacities, and measurement.

Retrofit equipment into existing systems and update Mechanical/Electrical Auto CAD drawings.

Implement RFID Modules and program to read/write for identification used for Poka-yoke and set ups.

Support Lean Manufacturing principles and assist Manufacturing with turning ideas in to realities.

Custom Automated Machines, Inc. (03/1999 – 04/2004)

Designer/Shop Manager $21.00 hr. + benefits

CAM does innovative machinery design, fabrication, wiring to provide total Automation Solutions.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Manage all Fabrication Shop activities. Schedule work, order materials, tooling, and assist with technical issues.

Develop custom scripts within Excel Visual Basic to automate Excel sheets to be used by operators to load

Recipe values in to PLC data registers.

Assumed Controls Technicians responsibilities due to company downsizing post 911.

Provide fabrication timeline projections, design reviews, and customer training for newly proposed equipment.

Support Tier 1 Automotive Supplier with a program to phase out all computers on the production floor.

Developed the PLC Logic and configuration to print labels directly from the PLC and also enter finished

product part numbers to inventory for real time inventory monitoring.

Integrate equipment at customer facilities and provide Service as needed.

AMANA Refrigeration, Inc. (01/1994 – 03/1999)

Senior Model Maker/Product Design $15.90 hr. + benefits

Amana is a major household appliance manufacture and are credited with invented the microwave (Radar

Range)

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

Promoted to Senior Model Maker in 1997.

Concept ideas lead to two separate Patents presently held by AMANA.

Work together with Test Laboratory to develop durability and performance evaluations and testing.

Design and build short life tooling to insure accurate sheet metal forming processes.

Machinist/ Tool and Die Maker (8/1983 – 01/1994)

Prior to Controls I worked as a Machinist and too shorten Resume I chose to omit this. I can gladly provide upon

request.

Professional References:

Will Harris: Custom Automated Machines (Owner/Manager)

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o I reported directly to Will while Employed by CAM.

Work: 931-***-****

Joe Quick: Amtec Automation & Robotics (Programmer)

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o I worked with Jody at previous employers and I have known him since Elementary School.

Cell: 931-***-****

Ross Freeman: Mitsubishi Electric (Application Service Engineer)

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o I worked with Ross while I was a Certified Mitsubishi Integrator and at Nissan.

Work: 847-***-**** Cell: 423-***-****

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