Controls Engineer Resume

PROFILE: Areas of expertise and professional interest: PLC-based control systems, equipment design and optimization, project management, process improvement, research and development, facilities engineering

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, May 2000, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.

Major: Electrical Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

Six-Sigma “Green Belt” Certification, DMAIC Methodology (2/07)

ITC-Level I Certification in Infrared Thermography (5/04)

Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification (6/00)

SKILLS:

Machine Control System Design:

PLC Programming and Troubleshooting:

-Allen-Bradley Micrologix, SLC500, ControlLogix

-Omron CS1 Family, C200H Family

-Koyo Direct Logic DL105, DL205, DL405

Motion Control:

-Variable-Frequency Drive Setup, Commissioning, Troubleshooting

-Servo Drive Setup, Commissioning, Troubleshooting

-DC Drives

-Servo, AC, and DC Motor Sizing

Wiring and Panel Build:

-Electrical Schematic Development

-Panel Layout Development

-Interconnection Diagrams

-Cable and Conduit Schedules

-Bill-Of-Material Development

HMI Development:

-Allen-Bradley Panelview, Panelview Plus

Robotics:

-Nachi and Motoman Robot Teaching and Programming

Device Communication:

-Ethernet

-DeviceNet

Machine Safety:

-Light Curtains

-Safety Monitors

-Machine Guard Interlock Circuits

Miscellaneous:

-Vision System Use

-Industrial Sensor Use

Project Management:

Capital Equipment Projects:

-Specification Development

-Interfacing with Vendors

-Runoff, Testing, Acceptance

-New Equipment Startup

Process and Equipment Improvement Projects:

-6-Sigma Tools

-APQP

-Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Support

Software:

-Rockwell Automation RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Panelbuiler32, RSView

-Omron CX Programmer

-AutoCAD

-Microsoft Office

-Microsoft Project

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Door Engineering and Manufacturing Kasota, MN – Electrical Engineer (1/09-3/09: Company cancelled chief project)

Sapa Extrusions Yankton, SD – Controls Engineer (6/08-11/08: Position eliminated due to the economy)

Baldwin Filters Kearney, NE – Controls Engineer (10/03-5/08: Reduction-in-Force program)

JR Johnson Engineering Middleburg Heights, OH – Electrical Engineer (2/03-4/03: Laid off: declining business)

Jefferson Industries Corporation West Jefferson, OH – Engineer (3/01-4/02: Reduction-in-Force program)

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Dayton Thermal Products Dayton, OH – Plant Engineer (5/00-3/01: Laid off)

Mac Electric Lima, OH – Technician (5/99-9/99: Co-Op/Intern position)

Wilson Sporting Goods Ada, OH – Engineering Technician (9/97-8/98: Co-Op/Intern position)

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

Equipment and Control Systems projects:

1) Performed controls design and PLC programming for a custom ergonomic lift table. This machine improved operator safety and comfort.

2) Performed controls design and PLC programming for an automated filter media assembly work cell. This project involved using an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform to control rotary and linear servo motors, setup and integration of HMI devices, and integration of the system with purchased pieces of equipment.

3) Performed controls design, PLC programming, hydraulic system design, and pneumatic system design for a custom metal forming machine. This project allowed a purchased good component to be made “in house.”

4) AccuWeld: Optimized spot weld parameters to significantly reduce weld expulsion and reduce process cycle time by more than one 1 second. An improvement like this is a cost savings due to the increased throughput and an improvement in operator safety and reduction in unplanned downtime due to reduced weld expulsion.

5) Developed a shock absorber system for chutes that delivered the finished parts to the operator. This project improved operator safety and product quality.

6) Developed an optical solution for a part sensing problem. There was a need to detect a piece of black material placed between two pieces of sheet metal. This was a problem due to the high degree of weld expulsion present. An optical sensor was installed and protected from weld expulsion. This reduced the number of customer complaints.

7) Wrote an original PLC program for a hydraulic stamping press.

Project management experience:

1) Managed projects related to facility improvement including upgrading a lighting system in part of the facility, preparation of areas of the facility to allow installation of new equipment.

2) Managed a project related to the purchase, installation, and launch of a strip steel blanking line. This project involved determining needs, working with vendors and in-house personnel to meet those needs, training of the operators in use of the new equipment, and supporting maintenance in troubleshooting during the initial launch.

3) Managed projects related to the purchase, installation, and launch of resistance welding equipment. This project involved optimization of the spot welding schedules, troubleshooting of the weld process, and training of operators in use of the equipment.

4) Modified and optimized an automatic raw material feed system. This resulted in reduced downtime and reduced waste.

5) Worked with production to modify the part conveyor system. This resulted in a manpower reduction and reduced downtime.

6) Worked with the engineering department to improve the chilled water system to improve safety of personnel.

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