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MARVIN D. SMITH

**** ********* *****, ***. *.

Loves Park, Illinois 61111

Phone: 815-***-**** cell/text

E-mail: aduka1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Presently seeking Local Part-Time / Contract Electrical Control Engineering work. I will benefit a company by my extensive experience and skills in electronic engineering, control systems, applications engineering, CAD, consumer electronics, and controls project management. Profile: Electrical Controls Engineer with 40+ years of producing and delivering results with excellent performance and reliability.

I am experienced in Project Engineering/Management, Customer Service, Training, Control Systems, Mechatronics and Application Engineering.

I am a logical thinker with the ability to break down complex projects or problems into manageable units, enabling the discovery of practical solutions; Organized and detail-oriented with the skill to scope and estimate projects, meeting performance criteria on time and within budget. I Work well both independently and in cross-functional teams with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. In Illinois, Winnebago and Boone Counties; in Wisconsin, Rock County. I will consider work reasonably outside this area.

Direct experience with the following industrial control products:

(Partial list)

PLC:

Allen Bradley SLC500, RS Logix 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Connected Components Workbench, PLC5, FactoryTalk View Studio, G.E., Modicon, Square-D, Automation Direct DoMore- BRX, TI, Siemens Simatic S5 and S7 (Step7), Maple Systems, RENU, Horner HMI:

Magelis, EZTouch, Exor Uniop, A/B Panelview and PanelView Plus 6, GE QuickPanels, Parker Interact eXpress., Maple Systems, Automation Direct C-More, Horner, Siemens, EZ Automation, Horner

SCADA:

Iconics Graphworx, Wonderware InTouch, Intellution iFix, A/B RSView32, Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio (SE and ME), Siemens Win-CC

MOTION SYSTEMS:

Indramat, Servo Dynamics, Delta Tau PMAC, Compumotor, Danfoss., Siemens Simatic, Siemens Allis, A/B Kinetix, PMDi Polaris, Applied Motion Products, Gecko, StepServo, SureServo, Moons' Oriental Motor, Oriental Motor

CAD:

TurboCad for Electrical, DraftSight, AutoCad 7, AutoCad LT Electrical: Panel Layout, Schematics, Instrumentation Mechanical: Electrical and Equipment Enclosures

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Technical Expertise:

Engineering Project Management

Have done Control & Automation Projects in the following fields: Chemical Process Control, Conveyor Systems, Automatic Assembly Machinery, Metal Removal Machinery, Food Packaging, Converting Processes, Water and Wastewater Controls. Control & System Engineering

Machine Control Panel Layout & Design (CAD), Pneumatic, Hydraulic & Lubrication Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Design and Programming, Servo Systems, Custom Microprocessor / MicroController Interfaces, Special Product Testing Methods. Industrial Hardware & Equipment

PLCs, MMI/SCADA Systems/Interfaces, Servo & Stepper Systems, Instrumentation, Robotics, Electronic Board Level Circuit Design, Computer Languages, Microprocessor Logic Design. Mechanical Processes & Sensor Applications

Valves, Test Stands, Vacuum Leak Detection, Optical and Metallic proximity detection, Pressure, Vacuum, Ultrasonic, LVDT, DO, ORP, Bar Code, Encoder/ Resolver, RFID, etc. Professional Experience:

Precision Dose (Contract)

April 2019 – March 2021 - 2 years

Electrical and Mechanical Re-Design of custom filler equipment.

● Control Design (CAD).

● Documentation.

● Component Selection and Qualification.

Programming: Maple Systems, Rockwell, DirectSoft,

Do-More, C-More, Oriental Motor.

Panel Construction, Build and Test.

PBC Linear (Part Time)

May 2018 – September 2019 – 16 months

Design and Implementation of Stepper Motor test panels, grinder controllers.

● Control Design (CAD).

● Documentation.

● Component Selection and Qualification.

Programming: DirectSoft, Do-More, C-More

Panel Construction, Build and Test.

Servo and Stepper Design.

Test Stands.

IMA North America (Komax).

January 2017 - May 2017 – 4 months

Electrical Engineering on a major automotive assembly machine.

● Control Design (CAD).

● Documentation.

● Component Selection and Qualification.

Programming: RS Logix 5000, Panelview 6.

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MDS Engineering LP (owner) - Freelance

October 2015 - January 2017 – 1 year 3 months

● Contract control engineering and consultation, various customers.

{ Note: MDS Engineering listings are freelance work.} Illinois Water Technologies, Inc.

May 2015 – October 2015 – 5 months

IWTechnologies builds Fresh / Potable, water Filtering / Softening, Processing equipment for large industires.

● Responsible for programming projects / custom processes for customers such as counties and municipalities.

● Reviewed drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to the customer’s requirements.

● Created control logic based upon customer's requirements.

(RS Logix 5000, Panelview 6, etc.)

● Tested electrical panels to ensure correctness and code compliance.

● Documented the project and created the electrical section of the O&M, user manual.

● Provided direct support to internal/external field personnel, as well as communicating directly into equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.

● Trained operators to identify, diagnose and resolve problems onsite.

● Updated and upgraded standards for better efficiency. Researched and utilized historical data from the company’s archives to apply to current projects.

● Interacted with and supported the efforts of Sales by providing technical support on customer inquiries, traveling to make presentations and/or train consulting engineers and end users.

● Decreased cost of failure/replacement costs by steering engineering toward components that are more efficient and stable.

MDS Engineering LP (owner). – Freelance

January 2015 – May 2015 – 4 months

● Industrial Control Systems, New, Service, Support and Rebuilds. Atometrics, Inc.

January 2014 – January 2015 – 1 year

● Micro and Nano CNC mfgr. CAD and Controls Engineering work.

● Customer O&M manuals.

Jeavons Industries.

January 2012 to January 2014 – 2 years

Industrial Controls Programming, Maintenance and Repair. Controls Engineer

● Serviced Industrial Control systems, PLC and CNC equipment for customers.

● Programmed and Debugged Industrial Automation equipment for customers. Advantage Control Systems.

July 2011 to January 2012 – 6 months

(Mfgr. of Packaging Machinery)

Controls Engineer

● Designed / Created electrical control drawings.

● Customer O&M manuals.

● Programmed Allen Bradley PLC and HMI packaging machinery and equipment.

( RS Logix 5000, Panelview 6, etc.)

● Tested electrical panels to ensure correctness and function. MDS Engineering LP (owner). – Freelance

January 2008 to July 2011 – 3 years, 6 months

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Part-Time / Contract industrial process Control Programming, Engineering, and Consulting. AQUATEC, Inc.

December 2005 to January 2008 - 2 years

(General Contractor: Waste Water Plants.)

Controls Engineer

● Responsible for programming projects / custom processes for customers such as counties and municipalities.

● Reviewed drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to the customer’s requirements.

● Created control logic based upon customer's requirements.

(RS Logix 500, Panelview, Horner, Automation Direct, Exor Uniop, Magelis, etc.)

● Tested electrical panels to ensure correctness and code compliance.

● Documented the project and created the electrical section of the user O&M manual.

● Provided direct support to internal/external field personnel, as well as communicating directly into equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.

● Trained operators to identify, diagnose and resolve problems onsite.

● Updated and upgraded standards for better efficiency. Researched and utilized historical data from the company’s archives to apply to current projects.

● Interacted with and supported the efforts of Sales by providing technical support on customer inquiries, traveling to make presentations and/or train consulting engineers and end users.

● Decreased cost of failure/replacement costs by steering engineering toward components that are more efficient and stable.

AQUA AEROBIC SYSTEMS

January 2000 to December 2005 – 5 years

– Rockford, Illinois

(Manufacturer of Waste Water Treatment Equipment)

Senior Electrical Engineer

● Responsible for programming projects / custom processes for customers such as counties and municipalities.

● Reviewed drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to the customer’s requirements.

● Created control logic based upon customer's requirements.

(RS Logix 500, Panelview, Horner, Automation Direct, Exor Uniop, Magelis, STEP7, etc.)

● Tested electrical panels to ensure correctness and code compliance.

● Documented the project and created the electrical section of the user O&M manual.

● Provided direct support to internal/external field personnel, as well as communicating directly into equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.

● Trained operators to identify, diagnose and resolve problems onsite.

● Updated and upgraded standards for better efficiency. Researched and utilized historical data from the company’s archives to apply to current projects.

● Interacted with and supported the efforts of Sales by providing technical support on customer inquiries, traveling to make presentations and/or train consulting engineers and end users.

● Decreased cost of failure/replacement costs by steering engineering toward components that are more efficient and stable.

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BARKER ROCKFORD COMPANY

January 1993 to January 2000 – 7 years

– Rockford, Illinois

(Control Solutions Company – Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Fluid Power, Siemens Automation Distributor)

Applications Engineer – Siemens Automation (7 years)

● Provided technical interface between customers and vendors on Siemens Automation Systems and other product lines.

(STEP5, STEP7, WIN-CC, ProTool, etc.)

● Applied acquired process/product/equipment knowledge based on current industry trends, competitive practices, performance, price and market position.

● Proposed specific products and value engineering adaptations and steered the customer toward current products and advantages with cost-effective results, meeting customer needs.

● Prepared explanations to enable proper interpretation/evaluation of specifications, performance characteristics, or other technical data.

● Conducted 10+ training courses for maintenance personnel with 2-8 attendees per. AFCON CONTROL & AUTOMATION

January 1990 to January 1993 - 3 years

– Schaumburg, Illinois

(AFCON was a developer of P-CIM, SCADA/HMI Software for Industrial Automation & Process Control) Project Manager / Engineer

● Ensured coordination among individual engineers to optimize system designs.

● Responsible for defining and documenting the project scope, definition, changes, and any required liaison activities for project completion.

● Generated bid costing for municipal contracts.

● Monitored progress to assure compliance with the pre-determined execution plan.

● Created control logic based upon customer's requirements.

(RS Logix 500, Modicon, AutomationDirect, Panelview, WonderWare, Instrumentation, etc.)

● Performed job-site system checkout, testing of control applications to verify proper operation according to project specifications, sales proposal and design documentation. ROCKFORD AUTOMATION

January 1980 to January 1990 - 10 years

– Rockford, Illinois

(Designed & Manufactured Custom Assembly & Test Automation Solutions) Control System Engineer

● Designed and Tested control systems for the following diverse automated manufacturing processes.

(RS Logix 5, RS Logix 500, Panelview, Modicon, Xycom, Instrumentation, etc.)

● Automatic Component Assembly and Test: Automotive and Commercial.

● Metal Removal machinery.

● Web and Media handling equipment.

● Pharmaceutical / Chemical, Assembly / Handling equipment.

● Conversion Processes; Photographic and X-Ray film.

● Data Collection systems: PASCAL, Microsoft Access., Industrial BASIC

● Documented the project and created the electrical section of the user O&M manual. Education:

Rockford College Rockford, Illinois Courses taken: Engineering, Sciences

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