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Frank Gearhart is a seasoned manufacturing professional with extensive experience in managing and implementing manufacturing systems. He has held various roles, including MES IS Manager, Sr. MES Implementation Engineer, and SMT Manufacturing Engineer II, at companies such as URtech Manufacturing, Aegis Software Corporation, and Lancer Corporation. He has a strong educational background, having earned a BS degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Penn State University. Additionally, he has completed courses in project management and Java programming. Frank is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has experience working with various manufacturing equipment and software, including Philips/Assembleon SMT machines and FactoryLogix Application. He is also skilled in programming and has experience with machine setup and installation.

Experience

  • URtech Manufacturing
    • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
    • IS Manager
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

      MES IS Manager

  • Aegis Software Corporation
    • San Antonio, Texas Area
    • Sr. MES Implementation Engineer
      • Feb 2017 - Jun 2023
      • San Antonio, Texas Area

      MES Consultant and Implementation Engineer, specialized in creating unique solutions for challenging EMS and non EMS customers. Expert in mapping the Manufacturing Process of Assemblies and collecting Manufacturing Data. Expert in setting up FactoryLogix Application, SQL, and Data Acquisition servers and working with IT teams.

  • Lancer Corporation
    • San Antonio, Texas Area
    • SMT Manufacturing Engineer II
      • Jun 2011 - Feb 2017
      • San Antonio, Texas Area

      Supported Entire Electronics Department:Programed, SMT line and supported all machines.Set-up new profiles for Reflow Oven and Wave Solder MachinesSupported Through-Hole assemblySupported Secondary (post wave) Electronics Assembly.Create and maintain all Routes and verify BOMs for the Electronics Department Created internal Electronics Document Control system (with emphasis on future paper free workflow)Create and maintain assembly work instructionsRan 3 to 5 Prototypes per month through all Assembly processesSetup and Installed Vrone OEE Line Monitoring systemSetup Part and Assembly Kanbans for part replenishment.Created reports to monitor WIP Kanbans.2015: Project Leader for a State of the Art, SMT Assembly Line Upgrade. Specified/Quoted/Project Approval/Installation/Programming/Training, From Board Loader to Oven, 5 Machines plus conveyors.Current SMT Lines:1. Assembleon Gem: MPM Printer, Topaz , Opal XII, Emerald2. Juki Automation: GKG-GL Printer, KE3010L, KE3020V (With Electronic Feeders and Barcode Setup Verification)Software:1. Assembleon GemLine AMS2. Juki IS with CircuicCAM Express

    • Sr. SMT Manufacturing Engineering Technical Support Specialist
      • Dec 1996 - Nov 2008

      At Philips Assembleon I was responsible for customer support of all Off-Line software products, that is software that did not run directly on the SMT Machine. I was responsible for direct customer phone support, training, and software issue tracking of all Assembleon software in the Americas Region. I often traveled to customer sites and installed and trained customers on the use of the software in their manufacturing environment. I also conducted training at the Assembleon facility as back-up to our primary trainer for all software products.Software Products Supported: - PPS (Production Preporation Software) versions 3.0 to 8.0 - PPS-Pro versions 6.0 to 8.5 - AMS (Assembleon Manufacturing Suit) Versions 2.0 to 3.0 Including 5 modules Product Preparation Line Control Manufacturing data communication. Bar code Scanning for setup Part/Product Traceability and Server Data StorageOff-Line Software support required a thorough working knoledge of the machines the software is associated with.I am fimular with but not limited to the following Philips/Assembleon SMT machines: Comet, Eclipse I&II, Orion, Topaz, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz X & XII, Emerald X & XII, Sapphire XII, MG1, MG8, FCM Base II, AX 501 & 301

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Mar 1994 - Nov 1996

      At C-Cor I was part of an engineering team that supported an entire Electronic Manufacturing facility. I was the first in the group, and was present during the plant start up. I commissioned and installed the SMT Lines and was primarily responsible for for the Surface Mount and Pre wave solder machine areas. I was primarily responsible for programming the Philips SMT machines for production. I also programmed other machines, including: Camalot Dispensing machine, Hella Reflow Oven, Contact Systems 400e, Universal VCD & Sequencer, Universal pin inserter. I was also responsible for creating assembly documentation and production process flow. I trained operators on machine operation and maintenance, and supported the day to day production.

Education

  • 1988 - 1994
    Penn State University
    BS, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • 2009 - 2009
    Learning Tree International

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