Controls Engineer, Leading Automotive Manufacturer | 2018 - Present
- Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime. Use FIS plant monitoring software (SCADA) to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up on project installations.
- Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements. Update program backups for machinery and automation.
- Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
- Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety. Work with PLC logic and controls.
- Siemens programming and Allen Bradley programming.
- Independently troubleshoot all equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
- Work with ABB and Fanuc robot.
- Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD.
Controls System Specialist, Airport Facility Equipment O&M Services Provider | 2017 - 2018
Gaithersburg, MD
- Identified, maintained and troubleshot AB RS LOGIX 5000 PL's and PLC components, robotics systems components, HMI components, and control network components.
- Identified, maintained and troubleshot Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
- Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
- Understood concepts of Warehouse Management System Software including Warehouse control systems.
- Interpreted both mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Identified, maintained, and utilized SCADA systems and KPIs.
- Trained others with lesser skills.
- Access all levels and areas of the facility.
- Interpreted and understood policies and procedures and related them to others.
Automation & Robotics Technician, Global Tier 1 Supplier to the Automotive Industry | 2015 - 2017
Gaithersburg, MD
- Updated electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics and other technical literature.
- Diagnosed and repaired faulty controls systems with a multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.
- Troubleshot electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Modified, wrote, and/or troubleshot robot programs.
Customer Service Representative, Insurance Provider for Devices | 2015
- Answered phones to assist customers.
- Troubleshot electrical equipment over the phone to fix issues with satellite cable.
- Troubleshot programming and system issues.
Sales Representative, American Automotive Retailer | 2014 - 2015
- Required to maintain a high level of industry wide product knowledge that was constantly evolving.
- Created and kept relationships with customers for the benefit of the company.
Nuclear Electrician's Mate, United States Navy | 2009 - 2012
- Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of all onboard electrical machinery.
- Repaired 120V/440V lighting and power distribution systems, motor controllers, electric motors and diesel generators.
- Operated the power distribution system onboard.
- System expert onboard concerning battery maintenance and theory.
- Troubleshot and maintained PLC based equipment.
