Electrical Manager

David Hales

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

Columbia Tennessee 38401

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Cell Phone : 517-***-****

MANAGER / ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER:

Innovative, skilled, electrical engineer, adept in most mechanical and electrical systems. Demonstrated successful lead role abilities in bringing new control technologies to metal forming and plastic equipment. Over 20 years experience in designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting the various PLCs and HMIs for control systems for a multitude of automated applications, including: presses, conveyors, robotic welders, and trimming and gauging fixtures. Self-motivated, ambitious, and thrives on a new challenge.

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position in an established and progressive company that offers challenges and rewards for the utilization of my skills and knowledge of controls, electrical, and mechanical systems

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

Michigan Tech University, Houghton, Michigan

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering - 1982

Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan

Masters of Science, Electrical Engineering – 1985

Michigan University, Ann Arbor, Michigan

MBA – 1992

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

University of Michigan - 1999

o Management Fundamentals

Certificate of Completion, Michigan University - 1996

Comprehensive Management Techniques

Certificate of Completion, Michigan University - 1997

Fanuc Robotic Comprehensive Programming

Fanuc Training Center, Dearborn Mi., Certificate of Completion - 2007

Natchi Robotic Comprehensive Programming

Natchi Training Center, Detroit Mi., Certificate of Completion - 2003

ABB Robotic Comprehensive Programming

ABB Training Center, Plymouth Mi., Certificate of Completion - 2008

Lean Champion Certification

State of Michigan Department of Labor, Certificate of Completion - 2008

EXPERIENCE:

4/1/2012 General Motors Spring Hill Tn.

Sr.Electrical Controls Engineer

Design Electrical Systems For Various assembly Lines and line stations. Write PLC programs for new assembly lines as well as modify current programs. Program HMI's for interface, Program servo motors and motion controls. Troubles shoot production problems mechanical and electrical.

Support maintenance staff with plant electrical systems. Project Management Responsibilities, Project Documentation Control. Project Scheduling, Tracking and Status Reporting, Acquire quotes for req'd equipment per vendor/Quotation/Vendor evaluation and selection.

Equipment/Component Requisitioning and Purchasing, Working with vendors to ensure proper equipment requirements & delivery, On-site coordination of contractors. Using Siemens 7 software and HMI pro, Starter Servo Control, Cognex Cameras, Fanuc Robotics Allen Bradley 5300 Software, Profibus, ASI bus, Devicenet, and many other software types Make Electrical drawing of existing systems and new systems with Auto Cad.

7/01/09 – 4/1/12 Hydro-Aluminum Belton SC.

Facilities and Engineering Director

Working in a leadership position that requires a hands-on approach of exceeding customer needs. As Facilities Engineering Manager providing a world class working environment for employees working at the facility. To perform a wide range of engineering duties, produce a work product that is characterized by a high degree of engineering skill, and demonstrate active involvement in the operations and maintenance of the facility. Specifically responsible for the following facility engineering activities:

Develop and implement solutions to mechanical and electrical problems.

Manage multiple projects from conception to completion.

Serve as the primary technical resource to central plant operating personnel.

Serve as the primary technical liaison to our customer on facility engineering, and OEM issues.

Serve as the primary manager for sub-contracted services.

Professional qualified in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering . Demonstrating a record of achievement with progressively increasing responsibilities in facilities engineering assignments.

A successful hands-on self starter who enjoys the challenges of daily involvement with an operating and maintenance team. The ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization . 6/2003 – 2/17/09 Lenawee Stamping Tecumseh, MI

Maintenance Manager / Electrical Controls Engineering Manager Program Nachi Robots AR and AX to weld sub components for automobile frame assembly. Repair and redesign Yaskowa control systems in Komatsu Press lines. Design Electrical Systems For Various assembly Lines and line stations. Project Management Responsibilities, Project Documentation Control. Project Scheduling, Tracking and Status Reporting, Acquire quotations for req'd equipment per specifications, Equipment/Quotation/Vendor evaluation and selection. Equipment/Component Requisitioning and Purchasing, Working with vendors to ensure proper equipment requirements & delivery, On-site coordination of contractors. Write PLC programs for new assembly lines as well as modify current programs. Program HMI's for interface, Program servo motors and motion controls. Troubles shoot production problems mechanical and electrical.

Support maintenance staff with plant systems.

1/2000 – 6/2003 Hi-Lex Controls Litchfield, MI

Sr.Electrical Controls Engineer

Design Electrical Systems For Various assembly Lines and line stations. Write PLC programs for new assembly lines as well as modify current programs. Program HMI's for interface, Program servo motors and motion controls. Troubles shoot production problems mechanical and electrical.

Support maintenance staff with plant electrical systems. Design layout and implement a bar-coding system with on line printing and scanning. Project Management Responsibilities, Project Documentation Control. Project Scheduling, Tracking and Status Reporting, Acquire quotations for req'd equipment per vendor/Quotation/Vendor evaluation and selection.

Equipment/Component Requisitioning and Purchasing, Working with vendors to ensure proper equipment requirements & delivery, On-site coordination of contractors. I am very familiar with Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Modicon, Maco, Koyo and most other types of PLC's and HMI's.

Make Electrical drawing of existing systems and new systems with Auto Cad.

10/1980 - 1/2000 Lear Corp. Mason, MI

Engineer Director / Maintenance Manager

Training Maintenance staff in all aspects of their jobs. Prepare department and facility for QS9000 certification. Write programs for AB-SLC 500, AB-micro logics, and AB-PLC-5. Project Management Responsibilities, Project Documentation Control. Project Scheduling, Tracking and Status Reporting, Acquire quotations for req'd equipment per specifications, Equipment/Quotation/Vendor evaluation and selection. Equipment/Component Requisitioning and Purchasing, Working with vendors to ensure proper equipment requirements & delivery, On-site coordination of contractors. Organize department using MP-2 Software.

Keep facility running at 99.70% efficiency.

Repair and maintain Rapistan conveyor system.

Design and build fixtures for error proofing line jobs. Design and build ergonomic fixtures to reduce fatigue and injury. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.

Create PM program to maximize up time and to best utilize personnel. Welding Arch and Mig. Use a Mill to build parts. And all other aspects of maintenance.

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