Electrical Engineer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Controls Engineer

• Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

• In-House Equipment Development and Implementation• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.• Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant• Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System, Ignition, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.• Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, & other high-volume manufacturing equipment.• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing. Show less

Automation Controls Technician IV

• Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

• Assist in development of maintenance technicians to help eliminate future downtime.• Assist maintenance team in troubleshooting and maintain all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots.• Assist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), such as Allen Bradley and Siemens, utilizing ladder logic• Assign IP address to any new device + configure to local network/plant network Show less

Controls Engineer

• May 2019 - Oct 2020

• Completed multiple projects at F&B/pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities to include electrical installation and engineering tasks such as PLC program modification and re-commissioning process while communicating project status with multiple departments managements • Completed projects at multiple manufacturing facilities including adding additional hardware to existing systems and terminating at the control panel while managing electrical contractors in a GMP environment • Walk entire F&B manufacturing facility suggesting hardware changes, design updates, confirming/ redlining schematics, establishing communication with all PLC and HMI hardware to provide: IP addresses and programs/files • 4+ years of electrical maintenance, assembling, wiring, troubleshooting and design reviews • Troubleshoot Allen Bradley hardware/wiring to include SLC/500, Micrologix, Compactlogix, Controllogix, and Panelviews • Establish great communication and value to all customers • Provide UL508a/Engineering calculations for multiple control panel designs • Involved in engineering design, build UL508a rated panels referencing approved schematics designs, apply onsite terminations and complete commissioning process • Completed multiple manufacturing service calls to assist with process control, faulted PLCs, wiring issues/cleanup, design reviews • Ability to make minor modifications to electrical schematics via AutoCad Electrical Show less

Automation Technician

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

• Adhere to established PBE shop procedures, performs self-checks to improve performance on projects• Read and interpreted electrical schematics and consult manuals and cut sheets• Build UL certified Industrial enclosures to include power distribution and control systems. • Use of a variety of hand tools to make knockouts and cutouts for HMI's, A/C units, etc. • Use various testing instruments to test and diagnose• Create and modify wiring and component placement• Analyzes and resolves work problems and/or assists team in solving project issues• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. • Assist in development of training laboratory • Working with High Performance teams for continuous improvements• Ensure that all work complies with UL, OSHA, and National Electrical Code standards.• Projects are completed safely and displays good quality workmanship• Drive Continuous Improvement aligned with project goals Show less

Control Panel Tech

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

• Installations of wiring, receptacles, switches, panels, breakers, raceways, boxes, and conduit according to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. • Test circuits upon completion using a variety of hand tools. • Worked with schematics, and observed safety precautions. • Fabricate proprietary cables to length and connector appropriate to application • Experience with circuit boards; soldering on components such as capacitors, resistors, I/C chips, etc. • Installations of wiring, receptacles, switches, panels, breakers, raceways, boxes, and conduit according to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. • Test circuits upon completion using a variety of hand tools. • Worked with schematics, and observed safety precautions. • Fabricate proprietary cables to length and connector appropriate to application • Experience with circuit boards; soldering on components such as capacitors, resistors, I/C chips, etc.

Electrical Assembler

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2017