Industrial Electronics PLC Programmer Instructor

NICHOLAS A. SCARPINATO

St. Augustine, FL 214-***-**** *********@*****.*** *********@*****.***

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN PLC PROGRAMMER TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Industrial Electronics Technician and Technical Instructor with 30+ years of experience troubleshooting, programming, repairing, and improving automated manufacturing systems. Strong background in Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ControlLogix, SLC-500, Siemens S5/S7, HMIs, drives, instrumentation, industrial networking, technical training, and manufacturing support.

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

PLC & Controls

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, SLC-500, PLC-5; Siemens S5/S7; IDEC

HMI / SCADA

Wonderware, IFIX/FIX32, PanelView, Pro-face operator panels

Industrial Systems

AC/DC drives, servo systems, motion control, instrumentation, transformers, HVAC electrical, CNC controls

Additional Strengths

PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, component-level repair, panel design/building, AutoCAD, preventive maintenance, technical documentation and training

SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Reduced production conveyor jams by approximately 80% through PLC program modifications.

• Improved throughput by reducing bearing production cycle time from 7.0 seconds to 6.3 seconds.

• Reduced annealing wheel replacement costs by nearly 50%, saving thousands annually.

• Kept manufacturing operations running during a supplier shortage by rebuilding critical production components.

• Reduced electronic board repair costs from approximately $800 per board to under $50 through component-level repair.

• Promoted from Adjunct Instructor to Lead Instructor and mentored students entering industrial automation careers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas State Technical College — Red Oak, TX 2017 – 2022

Electrical Power & Controls Instructor / Lead Instructor

• Lead Instructor for the Electrical Power & Controls program and taught industrial electricity, digital electronics, PLC programming, AC/DC drives, transformers, HVAC electrical systems, and industrial controls.

• Developed lesson plans and lab exercises emphasizing real-world industrial applications; mentored students through program completion and career launch.

Ball Manufacturing — Fort Worth, TX 2015 – 2016

Electronics Technician

• Maintained Allen-Bradley-controlled production equipment, diagnosed electrical/electronic failures, performed PLC modifications, and supported continuous improvement projects.

GAF Materials — Dallas, TX 2014 – 2015

Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

• Supported ControlLogix, PLC-5, and SLC-500 systems; maintained instrumentation, improved efficiency through PLC programming, modified Wonderware HMI applications, and maximized uptime.

Pentair / Tyco Thermal Controls — Houston, TX 2010 – 2014

Electronics Technician

• Supported R&D manufacturing equipment, improved testing procedures, supervised contractors as needed, and resolved complex automated system failures.

Omron Electronics — Houston, TX 2008 – 2010

Field Service Engineer

• Installed, repaired, upgraded, and commissioned industrial automation systems; provided customer-facing PLC, drive, wiring, and control system troubleshooting.

United Copper Industries — Denton, TX 2001 – 2008

Senior Electronics Technician

• Supported all automated production lines; designed PLC programs, HMI applications, retrofit projects, control panels, and industrial PC configurations.

Earlier Experience: Vinylex Corporation – Electronics Technician; Control Sales & Service – Controls Systems Integrator; Torrington Bearing – Electrical/Electronics Maintenance Technician; Cresswood Recycling – Controls Technician.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & MILITARY SERVICE

Education

A.A.S., Electronics — Sauk Valley Community College

Additional coursework in Welding — College of DuPage

Professional Training

Siemens S5; Siemens S7 / TIA Portal; Rockwell ControlLogix RSLogix 5000; GE Fanuc IFIX; Industrial AutoCAD; Yaskawa Drive Repair; Universal EPA HVAC Certification

Military Service

United States Air Force — Air Traffic Controller

Honorably Discharged

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