OBJECTIVE
A career with an established company that will provide opportunities for new experiences and growth while utilizing my abilities to develop innovative solutions to abstract problems.
EXPERTISE
AutoCAD Electrical 2007 & Mechanical 2007 Fanuc RJ3iB/C programming
RSLogix 500 Baldor Mint Machine Center 5.5
RSLogix 5000 Baldor HMI programming
Allen Bradley Panelbuilder Maple Systems HMI
Allen Bradley UltraWare Infor MP2 Asset management
GE Fanuc FAPT Automation Direct PLC and HMI programming
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code. Bosch DriveTop servo software
EXPERIENCE
Automation Controls Engineer
Maintenance Department Manager
2005-2009, Marshalltown Company, Fayetteville, AR
Marshalltown Company manufacturers hand tools for the cement, brick/block, and sheetrock industry. View their product line at www.marshalltown.com
Industrial automation controls design, integration, and project management
Controls design for machine upgrades (relay logic to PLC, PLC upgrades, rebuild per NEC specs)
Controls design and construction of application specific machine concepts
Cost estimating for automation projects
Working with vendors on cost effective solutions for project components and materials
System integration between PLCs, HMIs, robotics, presses, conveyor systems, CNC equipment, servo drives, variable frequency drives, DC motor controls, temperature controls, measurement systems, automation/process systems. (Communications protocols used: Ethernet (TCP/IP), DH+, and RS232)
Robotic applications programming: pick and place, grinding, and welding
Technical program writing for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Fanuc robots
Technical controls documentation: drawing schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, writing machine operation manuals, developing PM program for machines, and putting spare parts requirements into inventory system
Advise maintenance department in troubleshooting systems including: robotics, servo drives/motion control, PLC control, CNC equipment, variable frequency drives, vision systems, proportional pneumatic systems, analog measurement sensors, single and three phase motors, DC motors and controllers, hydraulic systems, sortation conveyors, punch presses, press breaks, label printers/applicators
Managed 12-15 maintenance technicians over 3 shifts
Maintenance scope covered all aspects of industrial and facilities maintenance of both manufacturing plant and distribution center
Established a work order system and policy to ensure all work was being performed efficiently
Reorganized pre-existing procedures for preventative maintenance of all equipment
Developed spare parts inventory system using Infor (Datastream) MP2
Hired 4 new technicians into the department to better diversify the ability of the department as a whole
Electronics Process Technician
2002-2005, Superior Industries, Rogers, AR
Superior Industries is a manufacturer of aluminum alloy wheels for the automotive industry. Company information is found at http://www.supind.com/
Process controller calibration and documentation per ISO standards
PLC programming/troubleshooting
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair
HMI programming
Temperature controller and chart recorder programming
Troubleshooting systems encompassing encoders, flame controllers, servo systems, robotics, proportional valves, chart data recorders, VFDs, CNC equipment, x-ray equipment, electrostatic coating equipment, and conveyor systems, heat treating ovens, curing ovens, melt furnaces, die casting equipment, and powder coating equipment
Job duties included drawing of schematics, technical writing, control systems design, and organizing electronics lab information
Industrial Maintenance Technician
1993-2002, Sara Lee Hosiery, Clarksville, AR
Troubleshooting systems including: electrical (120V, 220V, 277V, 480V), pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, air filtration, boilers, chillers, water pumps, humidification systems, water testing and treatment, DCS automated equipment/data acquisition, and air handlers
Electrical and mechanical repair of automated packaging machinery, PLCs (Omron, Mitsubishi), bar code scanners, thermal printers, pneumatics, and general mechanical
General repair and preventative maintenance of hosiery knitting machines
EDUCATION
B.S.E.E. May 2010
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Major: Electrical engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Relevant coursework: Electronics, Digital Design, Circuits I/II, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations
A.A.S., emphasis in Computer Science May 2003
NWACC - Bentonville, AR
Relevant coursework: C++ programming, Calculus
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Fanuc Robotics- Handling Tool Operation and Programming Certification (RJ3i-B system)
Autodesk - AutoCAD Electrical 2006 Essentials Certification
Infor MP2 - Asset Management System essentials training certificate
Baldor - Mint Machine Center motion control programming and integration
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
JACK MURDERS, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY, 479-521-8787X175
DR. AJAY MALSHE, PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UNIV. OF ARKANSAS, 479-***-****
MARK KUSS, PRESIDENT, CHALLENGE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, 479-***-****