Controls Engineer

EXPERIENCE

Siemens/Rapistan Dematic, Norcross GA
Conveyor and Sortation Manufacturer, Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer ••••• to •••••
Develop schematics from customer specifications. Network (DH+ and MB+), PLC and MMI programming for conveyor and sortation operations. Equipment specification (MSP, VFD, PPI, PLCs and MMIs). Operator training, machine commissioning. Trouble shooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical operations related to PLC control.
Write VB and LISP routines to automate BOMs, schematic design, spare parts list and order verification.
Hardware: PLC 5, SLC •••••, Quantum •••••, Panel Mate •••••&•••••, Panel View (•••••, •••••, •••••),
QuickDesign, ASB, SN.
Software: Modbus, AUTOCad •••••, Word, Excell, Visual Basic (VBA), Visual LISP, Taylor.
Language: PLC: RS Logic 5 & •••••, Control Logic, RSLinx, Step 7, Proworx Plus, Device Net, Control Net.
MMI: RSView, Panel Mate •••••, Panel Mate Configuration Editor, Panel Builder, Panel Builder •••••, •••••Quick Panel, Power Panel.

Amerex, Woodstock GA
Baghouse and Conveyor Manufacturer, Electrical/Controls Engineer - Contract ••••• to •••••
Develop P&ID diagrams and schematics from customer specifications. Network (DH+), PLC and MMI programming for baghouse and scrubber operations. Equipment specification (MCC, pressure gauges, Multilin MMR, VFD). Operator training, machine commissioning. Trouble shooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical operations related to PLC control.
Hardware: PLC 5, SLC •••••, ••••• Compact, Panel Mate •••••, Panel View (•••••, •••••, •••••, •••••, •••••E), S•••••, HART Communicator (Smart Instruments), A2AS.
Software: Modbus, AUTOCad •••••&•••••, Word Perfect •••••, Lotus ••••• V•••••
Language: PLC: RS Logic 5 & •••••, APS, •••••, MELSEC MEDOC+, Interchange, Links, Modsoft, Step •••••
MMI: Wonderware, Panel Mate, Panel Builder •••••, Panel Builder, Protool.

Consolidated Engineering Corporation, Kennesaw GA
Furnace and Conveyor Manufacturer, Electrical/Controls Engineer ••••• to •••••
Responsible for programming PLC and MMI operations for conveyor (inverters, clutches, tilt and rotary tables, ect.) and furnace (temperature controllers, flame relays, fans, softstarts, ect.) to meet customer specifications. Manual design and layout to correspond to conveyor and furnace features. Operator training, machine commissioning. Trouble shooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical operations related to PLC control.
Hardware: SLC•••••, PLC 5, PLC 2, A2AS, A•••••GOT
Software: AUTOCad •••••&•••••, Word, Access, Excel.
Language: AUTOLisp, Visual Basic •••••, Basic (Word, Access and Excel).
PLC: APS, ICOM, Win Logic 5, Top Doc, AI•••••, PG•••••(B&R), MELSEC MEDOC+, Fanuc,
•••••Interchange, Links.
MMI: Win View, Panel View •••••, Interact, MAC Programmer+, GOT•••••, Wonder Ware,
•••••W2NIW-A8GOTP.

Medical Technology Systems, Tampa FL
Medical Packaging Systems Manufacturer, Electrical Engineer/Programmer ••••• to •••••
Responsible for interfacing packaging controls and PLCs with thermo-forming, filling, sealing, perforation and packaging machinery to meet customer specifications. Schematic layout and documentation. Electrical component specification. Automation of design through AUTOLisp routines and various programs in a windows environment.
Hardware: SLC•••••, CAL •••••, LOVE •••••cc
Software: AUTOCad •••••, Excell, MSWord, Access, Query, ICOM, SQL.
Language: AUTOLisp, Visual Basic, Word Basic, Access Basic
PLC: Logic 5, ICOM, APS, PG•••••, MEMEL, IDEC

General Electric/Roper, LaFayette, GA
Gas and Electric Range Manufacturer, Project Engineer/Advanced Packaging Engineer ••••• to •••••
Evaluation of ranges and components. Productivity projects involving both product design and processes. Update computer systems and networks. Meet with line personnel to eliminate problems in production due to parts and operator error.
Hardware: T•••••, SS•••••, Starnode, G.E. Series 1 Junior, SLC •••••, Modicon •••••, DASH8, EXP1, CTM•••••
Software: Micro Station, Freelance, Intergraph, Data Manager, ICOM, Labtech Notebook, AUTOCad •••••
Language: Visual Basic, Power C, TALL, ICOM, DOS, QUICKBasic, QuickPac, Professional (Toolbox), AUTOLisp.

Saved $1 million sale by redesigning control panel for overseas operation (accommodation).
Improved product identification, saved $•••••,•••••/year and eliminated ten operators by devising, developing and implementing inkjet printing automation system to replicate corner label via networks and PLCs.
Redesigned cabinet to eliminate parts, lower door temperatures, meet U.L., A.G.A., and C.S.A. regulations and allow for more generic design. Saved $•••••,•••••/year.
Installed and updated PLCs and networks to eliminate production problems and possible shutdowns. Shutdowns cost $•••••/minute/line.
Changed carton strapping specifications to eliminate customer complaints and saved $•••••,•••••/year.
Envisioned and implemented orbital stretch wrap system to eliminate use of cardboard carton. Saved $•••••,••••• and eliminated three operators.
Changed warning label screening process to aluminum labels. With new material introduction changed to mylar label. Total savings of $•••••,•••••

SKILLS
Develop schematics from customer specifications. Experience in electrical mechanical and package engineering. AUTOCad, AUTOLisp, CADAM, SmartCAM, Freelance, Intergraph, Micro Station. Languages include Power C, QUICKBasic Tall, Ladder Logic and experience with toolboxes. Relay logic, point to point wiring, software design and support, PLC & MMI set-up and support (Alan Bradley, Modicon, GE, B&R, Mitsubishi). Hands-on electrical and mechanical experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degrees: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control) - ••••• to •••••
Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences) - ••••• to •••••

Associate of Science Degrees: Chattanooga State Technical Community College
CAD/CAM Technology - ••••• to •••••
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology - (Automated Controls and Instrumentation) - ••••• to •••••

Cooperative Engineering Degree: Combustion Engineering Inc. - ••••• to •••••

Certificates: Chattanooga State Technical Community College
CAD, CAM, Automated Controls - ••••• to •••••, CAD - ••••• to •••••

Additional Courses:
HVAC Design (Carrier) ••••••••••Social Style Series (Wilson Learning) •••••
Frontline Leadership (Zenger Miller) - •••••

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Order of the Engineer
The Institution of Engineers, Australia (Register No. •••••)
Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques (World Underwater Federation)