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Kevin Makens is a seasoned electrical control systems engineer with expertise in automation, PLC upgrades, and complex project development. He has experience in Level 2 and Level 3 systems, solidworks, and machining. Kevin is also skilled in iOS and Android app development, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel.

Credentials

  • Engineer In Training
    Washington State Department of Licensing
    Feb, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Licensed Machinery Safety Specialist
    B11 Standards, Inc.
    Apr, 2021
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Kaiser Aluminum
    • Spokane Valley, Washington, United States
    • Electrical Control Systems/Automation Engineer
      • Mar 2021 - Present
      • Spokane Valley, Washington, United States

      Primarily focused on Level 2 and Level 3 systems, Kevin has garnered a multitude of experience developing complex projects and PLC upgrades. Kevin has implemented Level 2 systems across all stations interfacing with everything from a Allen Bradley PLC2 to a modern ControlLogix. He has upgraded multiple SLC systems to CompactLogix based platforms. Kevin has also developed a Level 3 system offering real time supervisor monitoring of all stations within the area. Kevin was also a key player in developing standards for Inductive Automation Ignition, reliable Wireless Remote IO, and converting to remotely managed Linux based operator interfaces. Kevin has also developed highly advanced monitoring tools and notification tools for mission critical systems around the facility.

  • Self-employed
    • Spokane, Washington, United States
    • Software Engineer
      • Jun 2010 - Present
      • Spokane, Washington, United States

      A personal business that has achieved millions of downloads. Kevin regularly works with CloudKit, CoreData, Swift, SwiftUI, Objective C, AVKit, and StoreKit within his projects as well as using tools like Firebase. Kevin also has experience with using JSON and connecting to various APIs including Twitter and Tesla APIs within Swift.

    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Manufacturing Engineer
      • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

      Working on the George Lucas Museum exterior facade doing process improvements and in the quality control department.

    • Manufacturing Engineering Intern
      • Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

    • Manufacturing Technology Specialist
      • Dec 2017 - Mar 2020

      Skills operating a HAAS VF2-SSYT, HAAS ST-20, and the use of SolidCAM.Gained an understanding of machining processes and how they relate to engineering.

  • In-N-Out Burger
    • Novato, California
    • Level 3 Store Associate
      • May 2017 - Aug 2019
      • Novato, California

      Learned the value of customer service and how important a well functioning work environment is.

    • Intern
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Novato, CA

      Helped construct multiple single level households and accessories buildings.Gained experience operating many different hand and power tools including skill Saws, sawzalls, and nailguns.Acted as a laborer working demolitions and construction while supporting craftsman in their trade and learning the skills they have developed.

Education

  • 2016 - 2020
    Gonzaga University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

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