Manufacturing Engineer/Field Service Engineer

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Salary:

90000

Posted:

February 12, 2026

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Resume:

Gene Kohrman

**** ***** **** ****** ******, NC **592 919-***-**** *********@*****.***

Career Objective:

To secure a engineering/maintenance management/field service position in a fast paced 24x7 “high volume” manufacturing plant where I can utilize lean manufacturing skills to make a difference and contribute towards increased production and quality while reducing costs. I intend on being proactive and taking the initiative to resolve issues while giving 150% everyday that I work. So now you are saying what can this possible employee offer you? Well here it is – I have 16 years Manufacturing Management experience and over 40+ years experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment with such problems as software, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronics and electrical issues. I will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Areas of Expertise:

Electronic PCB Contract Manufacturing Management and Engineering with emphasis in the following process areas: Through-hole, Radial, Axial, Dip, Robotic, Pick-n-Place, Surface mount, Wave soldering/reflow, XY table, Servo, Vision, Glue/Solder Paste/Labeling/Printing/Laser/Bar Coding/Flux/Paint/Arc welding and conformal coating applications. Packaging equipment applications. Electro-mechanics (i.e., installation, troubleshooting, programming). Automation of assembly areas. Excellent electrical, electronics, software, mechanical, pneumatic and project management skills. New equipment, product and process startup as well as projects that will increase quality and production. Familiar with IPC 610, 620 and J-STD-001 standards.

Professional History:

Ametek- Dynamic Fluid Solutions, Manufacturing Engineer 2023-Present

Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to support products.

Develops, implements, monitors and maintains methods, Routers, operation sequences and processes in the manufacture of printed circuit boards and functioning box build and dc brushless motor assemblies. Works closely with process and quality engineering as well as with the production team to ensure the processes are consistent and repeatable to meet yield and efficiency requirements. Works closely with customer engineering to ensure all customer requirements are met. Designs, modifies, validates, and manages process activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through prototype and qualification builds to production release. Develop line layouts to ensure customer demands are met and each workstation does not delay the next one. Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality and efficiency. Trains staff for new and existing processes. Responsible for NPI into a production environment including selecting equipment and testing equipment necessary.

Serves as a central resource of the product from start to finish. This includes ensuring all documentation, stencils, line layouts, line setup, manufacturing process instructions, PFMEA, tooling, fixtures and equipment is completed prior to product release. Engineers work closely with production, quality, and product development groups; as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Write and execute Product Validations for both PCB, Box Build and DC brushless motor processes. Equipment and process troubleshooting and programming. Supervise maintenance technicians, test technicians and direct labor as assigned. Evaluate and justify new equipment for new products. Project examples that have increased efficiency that I have implemented are komax Alpha 355 wire and crimp machine and pinion machine, both projects have replaced hand insertion thus increasing efficiency and quality. Responsible for major company expansion to Mexico, moving equipment and setting equipment back up in Mexico.

Ametek - Electronic Systems Protection, Maintenance Supervisor 2012-2023

Supervise maintenance technicians. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/repairs on complex electro-mechanical production equipment as well as through-hole, robotic, and surface-mount equipment. These problems could be in one or all of the following areas: electrical, electronics, software, mechanics, or pneumatics.

Develop and maintain software for through-hole, robotic, and surface-mount production equipment including Allen Bradley PLC programs for automated conveyor systems and reflow oven profiling.

Establish safety/preventive maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with ISO/OSHA regulations. Perform production time studies, set run/time standards. Develop and support production processes. Introduce new products, equipment, programs, and process changes to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Automate manual assembly areas. Design manufacturing work cells to improve production.

Justify, order and evaluate new equipment. Upgrade existing equipment. Interface with outside vendors to resolve ongoing part profile and equipment issues. Interface with prospective new customers, handle tours of facility answer engineering questions. Lead training seminars.

inventories for all equipment. Responsible for the ongoing development of the work order preventive maintenance application used for tracking production equipment downtime. . I implemented a new CMMS system called QT9. Which resulted in being able to track equipment downtime, as well as tracking multiple metrics used for predictive maintenance instead of reactive maintenance.

IMA Schelling, PLC Software Engineer 2020-2020

Travel to customer sites to effectively install and trouble-shoot single line saws/systems software and do modifications/upgrades if needed. Provide back up support as needed to the service department. Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical components. Provide customer service by troubleshooting seimans simatic step 7 PLC issues with customers when needed. Maintaining professional, open lines of communication with customers in order to satisfy contract details and deadlines. Travel as required. United States is the primary coverage area. May also include Canada and/or Mexico if the need arises, required to travel outside of North America.

Ametek - Electronic Systems Protection, Maintenance Supervisor 2012-2020

Develop and maintain software for through-hole, robotic, and surface-mount production equipment including Allen Bradley PLC programs for automated conveyor systems and reflow oven profiling.

Handle electrical projects/upgrades within the facility. Install new power feeds (480V, 240V, 208V, 120V) to new equipment as required. Install control wiring and low voltage control devices. Maintain spare parts inventories for all equipment. Responsible for the ongoing development of the work order preventive maintenance application used for tracking production equipment downtime.. I implemented a new CMMS system called QT9. Which resulted in being able to track equipment downtime, as well as tracking multiple metrics used for predictive maintenance instead of reactive maintenance.

Anuva Services, Electro Mechanical Technician 2009-2012

Perform troubleshooting/repairs on complex Electro-photography / Digital Printing and

electro-mechanical equipment. (Kodak / Noritsu QSS-3001 and QSS-3011).

These problems could be in one or all of the following areas: electrical, electronics, software, mechanics, hydraulic or pneumatics.

Boon Edam, Field Service Technician 2008-2009

Provide exceptional support and documentation to customers via telephone and site visits. Undertake installation, service and maintenance of customer’s equipment. Obtain all relevant information and resources to ensure timely and efficient site attendance in carrying out installations and service. Submit all relevant site/product related documents including work orders, timesheets, quotes, and other required documentation. Comply with all customer site requirements. Identify and suggest technical improvements. Troubleshoot installation problems and maintenance issues with effective and accurate communication with customers.

Saia Burgess Automotive Inc, Automation Technician 2004-2008

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/repairs on complex electro-mechanical production equipment as well as robotic equipment. These problems could be in one or all of the following areas: electrical, electronics, software, mechanics, hydraulic or pneumatics.

Gray Flex Systems, Maintenance Technician 2003-2004

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/repairs on complex electro-mechanical production equipment. These problems could be in one or all of the following areas: electrical, electronics, software, mechanics, hydraulic or pneumatics.

Austin Manufacturing Services, Engineering Manager 2001-2002

Manage engineering professionals responsible for the support of electro-mechanical production equipment and processes, through-hole, robotic and surface-mount. Responsible for budgeting and HR functions.

Supply “Hands-on” leadership for predictive/preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/repairs on complex production equipment as well as through-hole, and surface-mount equipment. These problems could be in one or all of the following areas: electrical, electronics, software, mechanics, or pneumatics. Lead training seminars. Conduct plant orientation/marketing sessions for prospective new customers.

Develop and support production processes, including the establishment of safety/PM/calibration procedures to ensure ISO 9002/OSHA compliance. Introduce new products, equipment, programs, and process changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Automate manual assembly areas and design manufacturing work cells to enhance production. Improved the work order PM application used for tracking production equipment downtime. Supervise software development for through-hole, robotic and surface-mount production equipment including Allen Bradley PLC programs for automated conveyor systems and reflow oven profiling.

Justify, order, and evaluate new equipment. Upgrade existing equipment. Interface with outside vendors to resolve ongoing part profile and equipment issues. Coordinate electronic testing environments for new product introductions. Perform and project-manage electrical upgrades within the facility, including new power feeds, control wiring, and low voltage control devices.

Nortel Networks, Engineering Supervisor 1997-2001

Supervise engineering professionals responsible for the support of electro-mechanical production equipment and processes, through-hole, robotic and surface-mount. Responsible for budgeting and HR functions.

Nortel Networks, Manufacturing Engineer 1989-1997

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/repairs on complex electro-mechanical production equipment as well as through-hole, robotic, and surface-mount equipment. These problems could be in one or all of the following areas: electrical, electronics, software, mechanics, or pneumatics. Function as backup production supervisor.

Develop and maintain software for through-hole, robotic, and surface-mount production equipment including Allen Bradley PLC programs for automated conveyor systems and reflow oven profiling.

Allied Signal Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineer 1984-1989

Develop and maintain software for through-hole, robotic, and surface-mount production equipment including Allen Bradley PLC programs for automated conveyor systems and reflow oven profiling.

Allied Signal Aerospace, Electronics Technician 1981-1984

Troubleshoot to component level many types of PC boards - (power supplies, analog, digital, RF) used in Army Radio Communication/Cryptographic Equipment (KY-65 & KG-84). Troubleshoot automatic test systems Genrad, Teradyne, Hewlett Packard. Perform equipment calibrations. Perform program/database updates/downloads.

Education:

Institution: Northern Virginia Community College

100 Credits in Computer Science, 80 credits in Electronics Engineering.

Institution: Virginia’s Vocational Education program

Subject: Electronics—2-year employment prep program

Graduation/Attainment Year: 1981

Skills/Experience Inventory:

Extensive training on and familiarity with high-speed assembly, electromechanical, and pick-n-place equipment, including the following:

Universal Instruments surface mount, through-hole auto insertion (vcd and dip), and glue dot application machines, Camalot, AB Lasers, Adept Robotics, Seiko Robotics, Quad SMT, Samsung CP40, CP45, CP60, Panasonic MSR, MPM Ultra 2000, 2500, and 3000 model screen printers w/vision, Megamation Robotics, Electrovert waves, Spray Fluxers, Atlas Copco Air Compressors, Gpax/ Gelzer/ Chad robotic feeders, Compumotors/ Allen Bradley PLC’s, Vitronics, Quad, Conceptronics reflow ovens, including slimkic oven profiling, Cencorp/Hero shears, FUJI SMT CP4/CP6/IP3/GL5/GL2. Label application machines Lableaire and Nortek IPA-3000. Coil winding application machines Marsilli and ATS. Komax Alpha 355 wire processing machines (that cut, strip and crimp wire assemblies).

Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, OSHA, ANSI, NEC. Proficiency in using scopes, analyzers, multi-meters, Huntron tracker. Excellent troubleshooting skills for the following: Variable frequency drives (Allen Bradley 160 SSC), Motor controllers, servo motors/encoders, sensors, solinoids, control systems, PLC (Allen Bradley SLC500 5/03-5/04 processors), AC/DC power supplies.

Software skills:

Word, Excel, Power Point, MS project, ASP, XML, HTML, DHTML, Frontpage, Winrunner, Visual Café, UNIX (vi editor, shell scripting), CLIPS, JAVA, JAVAScript, SQL (queries, reports), JMP Statistical Discovery software created by SAS, Object Oriented Design. Mac and PC proficient. Internet browsers.

Strong testing knowledge of web and GUI/client server applications. Working knowledge of structural testing methodology. Working knowledge of Relational Database Structures (RDBMS) and Remedy applications. Familiar with E-commerce system interface data mapping.

Achievements:

Several thousand dollars in incentive awards for innovations to Adept Robotic programming, including mechanical end of arm retooling to accommodate new program. This innovation replaced the hand insertion of parts with an automated process.

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