Controls Engineer

• Nov 2020 - Present

Controls engineer for 1905 Automation. 1905 is the custom automation and development group for Mereen-Johnson and all industries looking to automate. Controls engineer for 1905 Automation. 1905 is the custom automation and development group for Mereen-Johnson and all industries looking to automate.

Controls Engineer

• Nov 2020 - Present

Controls and software engineer for Mereen-Johnson's industry leading line of equipment for the wood industry. Controls and software engineer for Mereen-Johnson's industry leading line of equipment for the wood industry.

Director and Board Chair

• Apr 2013 - Present

I currently serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Cass County Electric Cooperative. I was elected Board Chair in January 2023 (previously Vice Chair in April 2022 and Secretary in May 2018). I was also previously Chair of the Operations and Administration committee. I currently serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Cass County Electric Cooperative. I was elected Board Chair in January 2023 (previously Vice Chair in April 2022 and Secretary in May 2018). I was also previously Chair of the Operations and Administration committee.

Lecturer, Control Systems

• Jan 1999 - Present

I am the lecturer for "Automatic Controls" (ME 475/675) at NDSU. I have been running that course (all aspects) since spring 1999. I am the lecturer for "Automatic Controls" (ME 475/675) at NDSU. I have been running that course (all aspects) since spring 1999.

Senior Engineer and Program Manager

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

Systems and Software Technical Program Lead in the compact construction industry: Project development, requirements generation and development, product verification and validation, management, project plan execution. Systems and Software Technical Program Lead in the compact construction industry: Project development, requirements generation and development, product verification and validation, management, project plan execution.

Engineer

• May 2016 - Feb 2020

MiTek WizardPDS and MiTek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw system and automation engineer. MiTek WizardPDS and MiTek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw system and automation engineer.

Systems Engineer

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

I work to integrate your industrial controls and business ERP to create a "Manufacturing Intelligence for Business Intelligence" solution to improve your company's productivity, performance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance. I work to integrate your industrial controls and business ERP to create a "Manufacturing Intelligence for Business Intelligence" solution to improve your company's productivity, performance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Software Development Engineer in Test

• Nov 2008 - Mar 2013

I worked on test design and automations for the Microsoft Dynamics AX software product, specifically in the financial (Accounts Payable and Bank) areas. I worked on test design and automations for the Microsoft Dynamics AX software product, specifically in the financial (Accounts Payable and Bank) areas.

Sr. Design Engineer and Software Test Lead

• Aug 1998 - Nov 2008

For ten years I worked at PIC as a Senior SW Development Engineer. For the last three and a half I led the SW Functional Testing Group (including creation of the group and its tools) as well as maintaining my design responsibilities. For ten years I worked at PIC as a Senior SW Development Engineer. For the last three and a half I led the SW Functional Testing Group (including creation of the group and its tools) as well as maintaining my design responsibilities.

Controls Engineer

• Aug 1997 - Jul 1998

I worked as a Controls Engineer on automated manufacturing equipment used to create Hutchinson's end products. This included writing the control software for multi-robot, multi-axis laser welding system. I worked as a Controls Engineer on automated manufacturing equipment used to create Hutchinson's end products. This included writing the control software for multi-robot, multi-axis laser welding system.

Engineer

• Jun 1991 - Jul 1997

Graduated from the General Electric Advanced Engineering Program while at KAPL. Graduated from US Navy Nuclear Power School (Class 9108) while at KAPL (qualification for Nuclear Plant Engineer position). Positions held at KAPL: - Nuclear Plant Engineer - Advanced Engineering Program Engineer -- Nuclear Design Group -- Fleet Support Group -- Non-Destructive Test Group - Advanced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Graduated from the General Electric Advanced Engineering Program while at KAPL. Graduated from US Navy Nuclear Power School (Class 9108) while at KAPL (qualification for Nuclear Plant Engineer position). Positions held at KAPL: - Nuclear Plant Engineer - Advanced Engineering Program Engineer -- Nuclear Design Group -- Fleet Support Group -- Non-Destructive Test Group - Advanced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Engineering Intern

• 1988 - 1990