Curtis Raatz **** **th Ave

Kenosha WI *****

262-***-**** acskcp@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Electrical Product Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in a team-oriented manufacturing environment seeking to advance my career as a PLC Control Engineer.

EDUCATION:

Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI

B.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology Sept 2010 - May 2014

Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI

A.A.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology

A.A.S. - Electronics Technician Jan 2007 – Aug 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Electrical Product Engineer, Konecranes, Pleasant Prairie WI April 2008-present

Lead the testing department in perform quality assurance for motion controls projects.

Accurately test custom motion controls for expected functionality.

Act as final design review for electrical control panels. Submit “AS BUILT” designs and test documentation to the design engineering staff.

Develop, recommend and implement corrective action to non-working controls designs.

Act as the test department liaison between manufacturing and engineering.

Collaborate with engineering to ensure accurate translation of corrective actions.

Provide technical support for controls systems through email and phone conversations.

Determine and refine test procedures, plans and practices on an as-needed basis.

Train new employees to test new drives, radio systems, pendant stations and custom control panels for customer delivery.

Lead large-scale production projects.

Program, test and operate AC drive systems and Intelligent Control Devices.

Set-up and operate HMIs, PLCs and field-bus communication devices.

Perform root-cause analysis and repairs of failed VFDs and radio control systems.

Use Lean Manufacturing methods for efficient product test flow and direct workflow through the testing department for on-time delivery.

Perform root-cause analysis and Repair Reporting for customer review.

I assist in any other aspects required to aid production.

Automotive Detailer, CARMAX, Kenosha WI April 2003-April 2008

Using prescribed process, researched by CarMax, to complete interior and exterior detail on cars.

Inventory associate November 2003 to May 2007, achieving lead status in March of 2006. I was responsible for the delegation of daily duties to as many as 10 associates. I was the liaison of the operations department to the sales department, business office and purchasing. Responsible for QA of final products.

Store Champion April 2006.

Sales Associate April 2003 to November 2003.

OTHER WORK QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Extensive experience with reading ladder and relay logic for automation and motion control

Analytical problem-solving skills

Power supply design and applications development

Power quality analysis

Parts sourcing and purchasing

Use of Category III electrical equipment

Knowledge of applicable UL, CSA, RoHS, FCC and NEMA standards

MultiSIM and ADS circuit design simulation

VHDL and C -based programming languages

Assembly language for Motorola 68HC-family of microprocessors

MathCAD, VCADD and MatLAB

Forklift Certifications

Hand tool and electric power tool use

Previously AED, CPR and First Responder certified

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point)

Electronics Club Vice-President at Gateway Technical College

NFPA 70E training

Familiarity with Zuken E3 engineering program.

Use of SAP Inventory Management System

Current Passport

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