Controls Engineer, PLC, HMI

Daniel Allen Pruitt

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Pekin, IL 61554

Cell Phone 309-***-****

Home Phone 309-***-****

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Overview

I am an experienced worker who is looking to become a part of your team. I have taken projects from a customer’s concept to a finished launch at their site. I have been able to streamline existing processes and save the company money. I have developed testing procedures and lead training classes, improving the quality of the work performed.

Academic Background

Bachelor of Science Electronic Engineering, Graduated May, 1986

DeVry Institute of Technology of Lombard, IL.

Broad Skill Base

6 Sigma Green Belt: Actively participated in several Six Sigma projects

Controllers: Allen Bradley Control Logix, PLC-5 & SLC-500, Siemens S5 & S7, GE Series 1 & 90-30, Omron, Idec, Square D, Atlas-Copco, Stanley, Matrix

HMI: SCADA, IsaGraf-Altersys & Indusoft, Panelview 1400e, 1200, 900, 600 & 550, Panelmate

CNC: Siemens 640D, GE-Fanuc

Servo: Allen Bradley, Bosch

VFD Frequency Drive: Allen Bradley, ABB

Software: RSLogix5000, RSLogix500, RSLogix5, RSView, Panel Builder, Visual Basic for Applications, PC-Based IsaGraf-Altersys, MS Word, MS Excel, Autocad, MS PowerPoint

Communications: Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet, DH+, DeviceNet, and Serial

Pneumatics: Design and Control

Experienced Background

Planner Scheduler / Specialist from October, 2010 to September, 2016

(ATS) Advanced Technology Services, of Peoria, IL

Responsible for the daily reporting of how my site was performing by creating (KPI) Key Performance Indices, (MTTR) Mean Time To Repair, (MTBF) Mean Time Between Failure, Asset Availability and Employee Utilization reports.

Maintained the Maximo (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management Software, system that was used to generate work orders, schedule work assignments, create PMs and track maintenance progress.

Made (SOP) Standard Operating Procedures and (OPL) One Point Lessons for production and office personnel.

Lead and contributed to regular meetings with management and customer, to discuss our continually improving processes.

Involved with 6 Sigma, Kaizan, 5S, RCA, RCM and PM Optimization projects.

Controls Engineer from August, 2004 to October, 2010

(IAC) International Automotive Components North America formally Lear, of Warren, MI

Wrote programs for machine controls, continuity testers, intelligent conveyors and delivery systems.

Responsible for supporting several (JIT) Just In Time, assembly lines.

Improved production lines to meet cycle time and work content.

Acquired my Six Sigma Training by minimizing product defects.

Lead a Kaizen event to improve overall plant energy efficiency.

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Experienced Background – continued

Project Engineer from September, 2001 to August, 2004

GALCO Industrial Controls of Madison Heights, MI.

Created PC based applications, using IsaGraf-Altersys, to control automated machinery.

Used VBA, Visual Basic for Applications, as a SCADA to develop charts, grids and displays.

Established a remote communication link to a Windows-CE computer using a GPS satellite data stream.

Prototyped circuit board level test and repair equipment for our repair department.

Machine Controls Instructor from September, 2000 to September, 2001

ARTM, Automation Robotics Training and Manuals of Clinton Township, MI.

Taught students how to configure and use PLCs, Panel view displays.

Wrote program examples, explaining how to use PLC programming in automation applications.

Developed course material for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training presentations.

Demonstrated to the class PLC problem solving techniques.

Automation Controls Engineer from January, 1998 to January, 2000

DCT Inc. of Sterling Heights, MI.

Reviewed machine design with customer during conception, build and testing.

Involved in team problem solving sessions.

Instructed engineers and skilled trades on machines functionality.

Checked over design concepts and drawings for accuracy.

Coordinated skilled labor groups for successful machine startup.

Presented products to the customer for final approval.

Documented the technical manual for the machine specifications and operation.

CNC Integration Engineer from October, 1995 to January, 1998

Lamb Technicon Machining Systems of Warren, MI.

Provided customer support during all phases of the machines evolution.

Planned and projected work time lines to meet the customer’s needs.

Programmed PLCs for Man Machine Interfacing.

Wrote CNC motion path programs for cutting and tool changing.

Created technical documentation manuals for the machines operation.

Industrial Automation Engineer from January, 1990 to October, 1995

AEC Inc. of Wood Dale, IL.

Developed motorized and pneumatic operating systems into versatile automation.

Instituted production procedures to increase product output.

Proficient at writing programs in ladder logic and statement list.

Responsible for the field installation, maintenance and training of the automation.

Personal Summary

I am a detail minded individual who brings proven analytical and problem solving skills, along with a high level of energy for meeting challenges successfully. A dedicated and goal oriented, technical professional, capable of working independently and with a team.

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