Darion Collier
Chicago IL, *****
Cell: 708-***-****
Home: 773-***-****
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Summary: Experienced Controls Engineer seeking a challenging engineering position in the field of Automation requiring proven skills in general electronics.
Experience:
Hyzon Motors, Bolingbrook IL.
Manufacturing Electrical Engineer May 2022 – Present
Oversees R & D Projects
Oversees Maintenance Department
PLC programming
Schematics Design
HMI Design
Robotic Programming
Troubleshooting and Repairs
Oversees all automation and machines
System Integrator
Apex Industrial Automation, Romeoville IL.
Controls Engineer Manager May 2021- May 2022
Writing PLC Logic from scratch
Schematics (Autocad)
Field service installs start-ups and commissioning.
Overseeing team of engineers and techs
Assigning projects
HMI designs
Troubleshooting and Repairs
Spec Engineering, Plainfield IL
Controls Engineer September 2019 - May 2020
•Write PLC programs
•Program and Design HMI's
•Wire and Installs
•Design and Build Controls
•Troubleshoot and Repairs
•Autocad
•Factory Talk
•Studio 5000
•Ewon
Chicago Industrial Controls, Chicago IL
Contractor December 2017- September 2019
•Troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment using diagnostic techniques
•Installs and repairs electronic CNC Fanuc and Fagor controls
•Repairs equipment as problems are identified by management and operators
•Construct and modify electrical control cabinets and mount electrical components
•Wiring controls including AC and DC drives and components at power line levels up to 480 Volts
•Installs, repairs, and maintain programs on the creep feed grinders
•Troubleshoot and modify CNC PLC programs
•Rslogix500, Directsoft5, Do-more, Automation Direct and Click PLC’s
•Programs servo drives and motors
•Troubleshoot 3phase and single phase 220/480 Volts – 120 Volts.
•Order replacement parts from venders
•Retrofit Controls
•Modify and create schematics using Delta Cad
•Pneumatics and hydraulics
•Integrating PLC’s VFD’s HMI’s to existing machines
Abrasive Form, Bloomingdale IL
Control System Engineer, May 2016 to December 2017
•Troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment using diagnostic techniques
•Installs and repairs electronic CNC Fanuc and Fagor controls
•Repairs equipment as problems are identified by management and operators
•Construct and modify electrical control cabinets and mount electrical components
•Wiring controls including AC and DC drives and components at power line levels up to 480 Volts
•Installs, repairs, and maintain programs on the creep feed grinders
•Troubleshoot and modify CNC PLC programs
•Rslogix500 and Directsoft5
•Programs servo drives and motors
•Troubleshoot 3phase and single phase 220/480 Volts – 120 Volts.
•Order replacement parts from venders
Chicago Powdered Metal, Franklin Park IL
Contract Positon-Electro-Mechanical Technician, May 2015 to May 2016
•Perform pm on machines as schedule.
•Maintain Fanuc robots for production.
•Perform electrical, mechanical & pneumatic repairs when needed.
•Restore programs to machines when needed.
•Modify equipment when necessary.
•Perform daily maintenance on high voltage heavy machinery.
•Troubleshooting motors, drive, solenoid valve & etc.
Sonoscan-Contract, Elk Grove Village IL
Contract Position-Electro-Mechanical Technician, March 2014 to May 2015
• Assemble electrical and mechanical sub-assembles.
•Test and QC product.
•Modify electrical and mechanical component if needed.
•Perform troubleshooting down to component level.
•Repair motors, drives, transformers and etc.
•Upgrade and customize machine upon customers request.
•Program machine.
Wi-Tronix-Contract, Bolingbrook IL
Contract Position-Assembler II, October 2012 to March 2014
•Build electronic and mechanical assemblies needed for production.
•Perform Quality Checks for co-workers and provide sign-off.
•Identify, troubleshoot and repair any issues found with product.
•Test product (Oscilloscope, Digital Analyzer, Digital Multi-Meter, and Custom Electronic Tester).
•Modifying Product (Circuit Broads, Front Face panels, and Enclosures).
Fagor Automation, Elk Grove Village IL
CNC Repair Technician, October 2011 to October 2013
• CNC Bench Repairs of all CNC, Drives and Motors.
• Final Assembly of Turnkey (receive, assemble control system, add options, diagnose, repair, QC/testing, shipment as needed).
• CNC Bench QC and Transformation for commercial and service shipments.
• Service warehouse stock management (check stock levels, order part as needed, receive part into inventory).
• Custom cable assembly (assemble custom cables from print as needed).
• Assist with DRO/Feedback repairs of company products as needed.
• Assist with shipping of Commercial & Service products as needed.
Education:
Devry University, Chicago IL
Associate of Applied Science Electronics and Computer Technology, June 2010 -June 2012.
Fanuc America Corp, Hoffman Estates IL
Certification Fanuc Usage and Maintenance, August 2017
George Brown College, Toronto ON
Certification Automation Technology On-line courses, December 2018 - June 2019