Controls Engineer Electrical

Thomas Frazier

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Electrical / Automation Engineer

Over 25 years of experience in roles as an Electrical Engineer and Automation Programmer. Consistent record of success in troubleshooting and problem-solving within a production facility with 12 production lines. B.Sc. degree from the University of Illinois.

Overview:

Able to conduct testing/troubleshooting on PLC-based control systems as well as other electronic controllers. Skilled in performing corrective and preventive maintenance on various equipment, maintaining exceptional levels of safety and quality throughout career. Able to train and mentor team members in various processes and procedures. Proficient in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines and goals. Work effectively in both independent and team-based projects.

Knowledge & Skill Areas:

Complex Electrical Equipment Operation; Safety Assurance; Continuous Process Improvement; System Layout & Mechanical Design; Performance Optimization; Production Operations; Project Management; Equipment Reliability Improvement; Systems Design & Development; Equipment Modifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wes-Tech Automation – December 2022 to January 2023

Controls Engineer

Equipment commissioning; programming, troubleshooting and debug using Studio5000.

ATS Automation – May 2021 to April 2022

Controls Engineer

Equipment commissioning; programming, troubleshooting and debug using Studio5000.

Wesa Automation – 2020

Controls Engineer

OVERVIEW:

Develop schematics in AutoCad Electrical. Field installation and programming of PLCs.

Reichel and Drews Inc. (The RDI Group) – 2016 to 2020

Controls Engineer

OVERVIEW:

Develop detailed control schematics for roofing manufacturing equipment. Includes high-voltage circuits for motors and drives; low-voltage sectors for PLC Controls and safety systems; detailed Bills of Materials (BOM's), cable pull lists, and one-line diagrams.

In-house commissioning of equipment, including verification to print; circuit testing and power-up; Motor and Drive startup; Servo tuning, and full live testing.

Field installation and startup, including overseeing contractor wiring; field commissioning of motors; verifying equipment performance to specification.

HIGHLIGHTS:

AutoCad Electrical

RSLogix Studio

Siemens TIA Portal including PLC and Starter software

SILGAN TUBES – Woodstock, IL – 1994-2016

Electrical Engineer

OVERVIEW:

Provide continuous improvement of equipment through programming new capabilities, increasing speed and reliability, and introducing vision systems. Work on projects that range from $10,000 to over $100,000; serve as an electrical point person on numerous multimillion-dollar projects.

In charge of maintaining all electrical systems, automation programs, and vision system programs. Modify existing programs to augment capabilities of machines. Analyze programs to troubleshoot equipment problems. Design, develop, and order parts, wiring and other components. Create and maintain documentation, including electrical schematics, charts, ordering records, and parts lists.

Train maintenance crew in follow-up activities on equipment, conducting classes every year as part of OSHA-mandated requirements. Work with production management to resolve issues and ensure ongoing equipment functionality. Interact with sales team members and customers to translate their requirements into solutions.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Assisted in installation of new Extrusion/Printing line that involved integrating existing equipment with new material handling and printing equipment.

Installed electrical control systems on 10 production lines, involving continuous improvement of machine actions and safety management as well as training and troubleshooting guidance for both operations and maintenance team members.

Installed vision systems on 12 production lines for part inspection and control that serve as an ongoing monitor of the machines.

Managed Lockout-Tagout and Arc Flash safety programs, including materials, plant-wide training, and OSHA compliance initiatives.

Served as the Lead for integration of production lines brought in from a different plant, overseeing project over several months; project achieved success, with production lines still in operation.

Functioned as the Lead for printer integration project. Resolved multiple problems with the system in terms of assimilating it with the company’s existing infrastructure.

Frequently act as a primary problem-solver within the plant. Responded to urgent calls and emergency situations successfully as they occurred.

Prior experience- Engineer, Hartco Company (division of Stanley Tool Works) – Assisted in the design of air tools, punch press dies, and machine controls using C language on the Z-World platform. Provided field service throughout furniture manufacturing areas of MS, NC, SC, and CA.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS – Chicago, IL

Professional Training

Trained as Trainer for Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash Prevention

Technologies

Allen-Bradley RSLogix Programming/Development; Opto22 Programming; Cognex Vision; AutoCAD

Patents

Patent #6,165,395. “Process Control Method for a Machine for Manufacturing Thermoplastic Tubes,” 2000

Patent #4,935,998. “Fastener Clip for Furniture Rails,” 1990.

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