Electrical Engineering Computer Science
Resume:
DACIAN ZAINEA, Ph.D.
Controls Engineer with over 5 years of experience in different fields of industrial process control, electrical and electronical systems, design, development, and consulting, commissioning and extended technical support. Successfully worked in a large matrix organization and was able to manage and prioritize all activities in order to make best use of available time and resources. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Mailing address PO BOX 15141, Plantation, Florida, USA, 33318 Phone 603-***-****
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/zaineadacian
E mail ************@*****.***
Nationality Romanian authorized to work in the US; no sponsorship required. WORK EXPERIENCE
October 2015 – Present day
Occupation or position held Consultant (Automation Department), Technical Operations Main activities and
responsibilities
Automated Process Equipment programming (PLC, HMI, custom built). Implement software / hardware changes and upgrades. Project management related to design, commissioning and improvement of automated equipment.
GxP (GAMP) Validation documentation.
Hardware / software and controls design for automated equipment. Name and address of employer Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Rensselaer, NY Type of business or sector Pharmaceutical Industry February 2014 – Present day
Occupation or position held Project Engineer
Main activities and
responsibilities
Project development (PLC programming, operator interface, custom database etc.).
System testing and site start up (factory testing and simulation, identification and definition of out of scope items). Drawing review with CAD department and release “for construction”. Project administrative tasks (project documentation, customer correspondence, maintaining project schedules).
Project management and project GxP documentation.
Name and address of employer Superior Controls Inc., Seabrook, NH Type of business or sector Systems Integrator
November 2013 – February 2014
Occupation or position held Controls and Electronics Engineer Main activities and
responsibilities
Controls system design, programming, simulation, testing and commissioning of CBI equipment.
Develop PLC programs and provide manufacturing support. Assemble and configure control panels for CBI equipment. Create bill of materials and electrical schematics. 2
Name and address of employer Continental Biomass Industries, Inc., Newton, NH Type of business or sector Manufacturing of wood and waste recycling equipment October 2011 – October 2013
Occupation or position held Associate Professor
Main activities and
responsibilities
Research and laboratory classes
Name and address of employer Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Type of business or sector Research and education
November 2011 – September 2013
Position Methodology Expert
Location Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania Project name European project POSDRU/90/2.1/S/64051 Responsibilities Writing documentation and administrative tasks PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Very fast learner of new technologies with knowledge of electric engineering discipline and a broad knowledge of multiple engineering fields. Able to adapt to changing technology, present proposals, conceive and foster introduction of new concepts and approaches. Able to communicate complex technical subjects to groups of technicians or engineers, tailoring the conversation to the level of the audience.
Automation and controls engineering: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Parker IQAN, CoDeSyS
PLC programming: RSlogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA V13, CoDeSyS V3, IQAN V3.
HMI/SCADA Configuration: HMI screens design and programming (WINCC Flexible, FactoryTalk View SE / ME, and Parker IQAN).
Industrial network and communications: Ability to design and troubleshoot communication network architectures and field bus protocols (Profibus DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, CAN, CANopen), Ethernet TCP/IP, RS232, Wireless, Radio communications.
Knowledge in creating, reading and understanding electrical drawings.
Software development: National Instrument’s LabView, MatLab, Simulink, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electric, Eplan, Catia V5.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2011 2015
Title of qualification awarded Ph. D. in the Field of Electrical Engineering Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Controls Systems, Automation, Communication Networks, Data Acquisition Systems, SCADA
Name and type of organization
providing education and training
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department 09 – Process Control Systems
Field of study is Electrical Engineering
3
2009 2011
Title of qualification awarded Valedictorian Master – Scholar Degree in Electrical Engineering, Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Process Control, Databases, PLC Programming, Communication Networks, Project Management
Name and type of organization
providing education and training
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Overall average grade 9.70 of 10
Master graduation grade 9.40 of 10
2005 – 2009
Title of qualification awarded Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Process Control, Databases, PLC Programming
Name and type of organization
providing education and training
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Overall average grade 7.97 of 10
Bachelor graduation grade 9.31 of 10
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Languages English, Romanian, Spanish, French
PUBLICATIONS
Zainea, D., Campeanu R., Optimizing Electrical Motor Control for a Wood Grinder Application Using Reduced Voltage Soft Starters, at IEEE 14th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), Romania, 2014 Zainea, D., Campeanu R., A Practical Approach in Creating a Communication Channel for Industrial Environment, in Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology
(IJESIT), India, 2014
Zainea, D., Campeanu R., Software application specific modules for the processing industry equipment control, in Proceeding QUAESTI Virtual Multidisciplinary Conference, Slovakia, 2014
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (since November 2011) SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Activities performed as student enrolled at Transilvania University of Brasov in Romania:
September 2012 – October 2013 Coordinator of IT Student Group
August 2012 – October 2013 Student representative in the University Senate
September 2007 – October 2013 President of student committee ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERENCES
References available upon request
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