Electrical Engineer

MICHAEL L. LISTENBEE Beloit, Wisconsin *****

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EXPERIENCE:

Ipsen USA, Cherry Valley, IL August 2014 – June 2020

Technical Sales/Electrical Solutions

Responsibilities include: Developing and recommending detailed projects for upgrading our customers’ furnace controls systems. Develop budgets and proposals for extensive retrofits to bring decades old furnace control systems to current standards using modern, automated, efficient components. Work closely with engineering, production and project management to ensure timely delivery. Negotiate prices, terms and conditions and delivery of contracts.

Fairbanks Morse, Beloit, Wisconsin Jan 2014 – August 2014

Electrician Tester

Responsibilities included: Electrical assembly and testing of engines and power generation for marine, naval, nuclear standby, and commercial power industries.

ANGI Energy Systems, Janesville, Wisconsin Jul 2013 – October 2013

Electrical Design Engineer

Platforms: Horner – XL4

Responsibilities included: Designed electrical schematics and programmed PLCs for new products developed for the compressed natural gas industry.

Better By Design, LLC, Delavan, Wisconsin Jul 2011 – June 2013

Controls Engineer

Platforms: Allen Bradley - CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PanelView Plus, Powerflex 4, Kinetix 300 drive Omron – CJ2M Denso – VSN 700 Robots Emerson – Servo Drives SMC – LEY Electric Actuator

Responsibilities included: Designed electrical and pneumatic systems for automated assembly machines for the food, livestock artificial insemination, filtration and heavy equipment industries. Developed and debugged PLC, Servo drive, VFD and Operator Interface applications. Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic and mechanical applications and able to provide solutions to obstacles. Performed customer training, commissioning of machinery

Professional Power Products Inc., Darien, WI October 2010 – Jul 2011

Electrical Engineer

Platforms: Allen Bradley - MicroLogix Square D – Twido

Responsibilities included: Designed, developed and tested electrical systems for diesel and gas generators used in the Utility, Offshore oil and gas, Medical and Commercial industries. Created PLC programs to test Load Bank, Fuel Heater, Fuel Filtration, Fuel Monitoring / pump control panels. Provide technical support for customers and field service engineers.

Advanced Engineered Systems, South Beloit, Illinois Jul 2007 – Feb 2009

Controls Engineer Feb 2010 – Oct 2010

Platforms: Allen Bradley - CompactLogix, MicroLogix, SLC500, PowerFlex, PanelView Plus Emerson – Tritex drives, Watlow - Temperature controller, Partlow - Temperature controller

Responsibilities included: Designed electrical and pneumatic systems for automated assembly machines for the food, appliance, automotive, medical, and Research & Development industries. Developed and debugged PLC, Servo drive, VFD and Operator Interface applications. Facilitated the completion of electrical and mechanical tasks by assembly crews. Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic and mechanical applications and able to provide solutions to obstacles. Performed customer training, commissioning of machinery and technical support of proven automated systems.

Electrol Specialties Company, South Beloit, Illinois May 2009 - Oct 2009

Electrical Controls Technician (Temporary staffing assignment)

Platforms: Allen Bradley – ControlLogix, VersaView, PowerFlex

Responsibilities included: Conducted customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Performed debug and program analysis of Clean and Place systems. Wired electrical systems and electrical components. Completed electrical panel build and CIP construction. Utilized hand tools, multimeters and test equipment to perform electrical diagnostics.

Thyssenkrupp Krause (Formerly Gilman Engineering, LLC), Janesville, Wisconsin Feb 1999 - June 2007

Controls Engineer

Platforms: Telemecanique – Premium TSX, Magelis XBT, Uson – Leak Tester EMS – RFID Symbol - Barcode Scanners CEL – Dosimeters

Responsibilities included: Designed electrical systems for the automotive industry. Programmed and debugged PLC platforms, HMI, RFID, camera and leak test applications. Configured Ethernet networks for industrial systems. Constructed test fixtures to develop solutions for mechanical, electrical, camera and lighting applications. Performed customer training, commissioning of machinery and technical support of proven automated systems. Integrated new automation with customers’ existing automation.

Gilman Engineering, LLC, Janesville, Wisconsin Mar 1994 - May 1995

Machine Builder Nov 1996 – Feb 1999

Responsibilities included: Installation of electrical components/systems for automated machinery which include PLCs, HMIs, proximity detectors, limit switches, AC and DC motors, VFDs, servo drives, robots, industrial networks, relays, contactors, camera systems, RFID systems, power supplies and transformers. Knowledgeable in troubleshooting electrical systems ranging from 5vdc to 480vac. Proficient in the use of various testing devices including digital, multimeters, oscilloscope, ampmeter and dc probes. Proficient in reading electrical schematics and machine layouts.

EDUCATION:

University of Wisconsin Rock County

Courses taken – C++ programming

Blackhawk Technical College

Courses taken – Robotics, PLC programming, Hydraulics / Pneumatics and Motors and Servos

DeVry University, Graduated 1991

Associates of Applied Science in Electronics

Additional course – Basic programming

ACTIVITIES:

Mentor - Merrill Community Center

Camera operator - Central Christian Church

Volunteer – Hands of Faith Homeless outreach

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