David Friesen

Control System Technical Engineer at Olympic Controls
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA

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Credentials

  • Class 4 Heavy Trailer BC License
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  • OFA Level 1 Emergency First Aid
    St. John Ambulance Canada | Ambulance Saint-Jean

Experience

    • Canada
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Control System Technical Engineer
      • Feb 2022 - Present

    • Canada
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • Mechatronics Engineer
      • Jul 2019 - Feb 2022

      • Worked with a team to assist in developing an autonomous robot that kills weeds utilizing high power microwave radiation. • Researched solutions and parts for supplying power to a 4160 VAC, 5000 W magnetron. • Detailed modelling of parts in Solidworks for full assembly simulations. • Performed tests to determine necessary motor torque for robot movement and sourced parts. • Worked with a team to assist in developing an autonomous robot that kills weeds utilizing high power microwave radiation. • Researched solutions and parts for supplying power to a 4160 VAC, 5000 W magnetron. • Detailed modelling of parts in Solidworks for full assembly simulations. • Performed tests to determine necessary motor torque for robot movement and sourced parts.

    • United States
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-op Engineer
      • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

      • Reporting to the Engineering Manager, improved technical spreadsheets utilizing Visual Basic for improved automation, consistent results, and ease of use. • Contributed to designing complex pipe and fixture systems in AutoCAD for the construction processes that were stamped and constructed in-house. • Created a fully automated purchasing template requiring minimal inputs to produce detailed drawings and specification tables. • Trained in AutoDesk ReCap 360, Bentley Pointools, and Process C3D Shell to create 3D models used in the design of custom fit pipe systems.

    • Canada
    • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quality Control Coordinator
      • May 2017 - Sep 2017

      • Successfully completed a project to oversee a 2400-minute value analysis of internal waste that resulted in the company realizing a $250,000 annual savings. • Saved the company time by developing robust Visual Basic programs that eliminated the need for manual data entry. • Restructured database for automated daily report generation resulting in management time saved daily. • Conducted daily quality checks and interpreted data for software refinement and sensor optimization. • Successfully completed a project to oversee a 2400-minute value analysis of internal waste that resulted in the company realizing a $250,000 annual savings. • Saved the company time by developing robust Visual Basic programs that eliminated the need for manual data entry. • Restructured database for automated daily report generation resulting in management time saved daily. • Conducted daily quality checks and interpreted data for software refinement and sensor optimization.

    • Equipment Operator
      • Jun 2012 - Sep 2016

      • Conducted routine daily inspections and preventative maintenance of large and medium-sized equipment used for asphalt grinding machines to ensure maximum operating efficiency. • Experienced operator of Bobcat and skid-steers to resurface damaged roads. • Communicated collaboratively with operating teams resulting in safe and efficient service. • Certified in WHMIS and complied with all Health and Safety regulations. • Conducted routine daily inspections and preventative maintenance of large and medium-sized equipment used for asphalt grinding machines to ensure maximum operating efficiency. • Experienced operator of Bobcat and skid-steers to resurface damaged roads. • Communicated collaboratively with operating teams resulting in safe and efficient service. • Certified in WHMIS and complied with all Health and Safety regulations.

    • Consumer Goods
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Forklift Operator
      • Jun 2004 - May 2012

      • Operated a forklift and front-end loader efficiently resulting in productive and safe work shifts • Responsible for transporting food product to appropriate freezer space maintaining organized storage • Operated a forklift and front-end loader efficiently resulting in productive and safe work shifts • Responsible for transporting food product to appropriate freezer space maintaining organized storage

Education

  • University of the Fraser Valley
    Bachelor's degree, Engineering Physics
    2014 - 2019
  • The University of British Columbia
    Wood Product Processing (co-op)
    2017 - 2017
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    Diploma, Criminology
    2005 - 2008

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