Engineer Customer

Alexander Kotov

Objective: Providing controls engineering support and solutions.

Summary

• Strong knowledge of all major PLC and CNC controls and hardware. Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon/Telemechanique, Toyopac, Bosch, Omron, Fanuc.

• Extensive knowledge of all major programming software. RSLogix, RSView, Simatic, WinCC, HMI Pro,Transline 2000, ProWorx.

Working experience with Vision systems, RF-tag applications, pinstamp, etc. Software usage includes AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, E-mail and scheduling software. Design and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. GM CCS2 certified. Design systems utilizing IEC and NEMA standards with safety integrated hardware. DeviceNet and ProfiBus certification, ASI, InterBus commissioning.

Mohawk Industries, Thomasville, NC

2019- Present

Automation Engineer

Programming changes to existing lines to improve efficiency of manufacturing process, adding diagnostic to simplify and assist technicians with troubleshooting. Modifying production process and creating recipes for new products. Assistance other engineers using my experience and education (paint applications, product control). Responsible for modifications for new products, installation of additional equipment, automate inspection area to improve quality.

NorthEast Controls Solutions

2006- 2019, Waterford, MI

Controls Engineer

Engineering support for various companies, PLC and HMI programming, installation, debugging and standby support at customer site. Train maintenance personnel. Design machine controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. PLC used in projects Siemens S7, AB RSLogix 5000, PLC5, SLC500. Customers Ford, GM, Chrysler, VW, Kuka, Fori Automation, NSH Group, Indicon, Fanuc.

Durr Automation, Wixom, MI 2005-2006

Service Engineer

Installation, troubleshooting, debug and runoff tests systems at customer site. Job required mechanical, electrical and controls knowledge to successfully complete projects. Customer relation and requirements differences from project to project have to be handled as well.

Goertz —Schiele, Auburn Hills, MI 2004-2005

Controls Engineer

Technical support and improvement, including modifications for part changes, customer requests

and visual diagnostic. Diagnosing and creating action plans to repair machines for skill trade.

Training of employees and customers on automated systems. Machines based on Siemens

840D, Heller UniPro9O. Robot systems are Fanuc controls. Programming PLC controlled

equipment, modifying software for other systems when needed. PLC Siemens S7, AB 5 and 5000.

American Axle, Hamtramck, MI 2001-2003

Controls Engineer

Machining and assembly operations. Providing technical support including program changes and

systems modifications, installing new equipment and training. Variety of PLC and CNC controlled

equipment. CNC Fanuc series 15, 16, 18, 21, Heller UniPro90. Robot systems are Fanuc controls.

Controls AB 5, Heller UniPro, Siemens S7.

Compuware Farmington Hills, MI 2000-2001

Controls Engineer

Project management and system design. Designing systems to customer specifications and

timeline, providing technical support, installation and training at customer location. PLC

programming using RSLogix, Simatic, Proworx.

Rapistan Systems, Farmington Hills, MI 1996-2000

Controls Engineer

Design and build material handling systems for automotive companies. Systems design to customer

specification, providing technical support, installation and training at customer location. Choosing

subcontractors to assist in design and build final product. PLC used in projects Allen-Bradley

PLC5, SLC500, 5000 using RSLogix software, HMI design using PanelView32, PanelBuilder.

Bosch, Charleston, SC. 1992-1996

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer on ABS assembly line. Design and programming assembly line to provide

uninterrupted assembly process. Production and technical support in high-speed assembly

process. PLC based on Bosch 300, Allen-Bradley 5 and 500.

Contec International Columbia, SC. 1991-1992

Bench Technician

Cable TV equipment repair and installation.

Vibroseparator, Zhitomir, Ukraine 1989-1991

Controls Engineer

Responsible for technical support of automated machining and assembly lines. Programming and

installation of automated systems throughout the manufacturing facility.

TMZ Moscow, Russia 1986-1989

Senior Engineer of Special Tool and Equipment

Supervision of technician team responsible to operate and test control systems for high altitude

vehicles. Technical evaluation of concluded tests, failure analysis and data acquisition.

Moscow Chemical Institute 1981-1986

Automation of Chemical Processes – 5yr Degree

Languages: Russian native, some German.

Hobbies: Computers, fishing.

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