SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Fanuc IFIX programming
• RS - Logix 5/5000
• Confidential CPU 42 CS1G
• Confidential VSD
• FIX32 Dmac
• ICOM
• A-B SLC500
• RTD calibration
• Panel View Plus 1250
• TISOFT
• A-B PLC1/2/3/5
• Mettler-Toledo Scales
• CTC Touchscreen
• Confidential LM90
• Horner Electric
• Various Foxboro
• RSView
• PLC Direct
• AB Series 6 PLC
• Various Honeywell
• AB DTAM
• ControlLogix
• Pressure sensors
• Confidential Cscape
• Profibus
• GAMPs
• AutoCad 2000
• MS Project
• RS-Linx
• 21 CFR Part 11
• Bentley Power Draft
• MS Powerpoint
• AB Device Net
• IS (Intrinsic Safety) Standards
• Visio
• MS Windows NT/2000/XP
• AB RIO
• NAFPA 79
• Pro Engineering
• MS Excel/Access/Word/Quicken/EI
• DH+
• NEC, UL, ISO 9000
• Smartcam
• Ethernet
• RS232/455
• Control Net
• MS Visual Basic .NET
• Project Management
• DVT Intellect Software
• Java/HTML/XTML
• Pharmaceutical Packaging
• Halcon 7.1
• CNC
• Project Control/Estimating
• Matrox Inspector
• SQL Server
• Pneumatic System design
• Labview w/Vision
• M-Codes, G-Codes
• Circuits Analysis /Troubleshooting/Risk Assessment
• Robotics Pick and Place programming
• P&ID reading/design
• Relay Ladder Logic
• Panel Layout/Checkout and Design

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, NY

Lead Controls Engineer, Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Electrical lead for 15 members composed of mechanical, electrical, technicians and process engineer.
• Generated Gantt chart, project schedule and allocated resources for the successful implementation of automated integrity tester.
• This machine inspected diesel filters through the use of vision and laser technology.
• Responsibilities included generating PLC/PAC code on RSLogix 5000 software, configuring and starting up control net devices, VFDs, Servos etc.
• Generating functional specifications based on concurrent engineering methodologies, programming panelview screens, troubleshooting VB.Net code and interfacing with IT via OPC connectivity for SPC (statistical process control).
• Coordinated electricians and maintenance for major installs and repairs on tester.
• Cross referenced electrical schematics with field install for accuracy and generated “
• As Built” electrical drawing package. Also helped develop SOPs for operators and troubleshooting guides for engineers.
• Succedeeded in overcoming more complicated controls issues that slowed project schedule.
• Coordinated schedule within project team and fostered concurrent engineering concepts for upgrades and automation modifications.
• Hands on troubleshooting with electrical schematics and digital meter.
• Read VB.Net/VBA code for minor troubleshooting and modifications, corrected OPC issues sent to PAC(PLC).
• Performed table updates, queries and traced issues within SQL database.
• Performed hands - on electrical troubleshooting by using schematics to trace root causes.
• Located and solved DVT camera barcode reader communication and electrical issues.
• Researched state of the art vision inspection systems and authored vision documentation guidelines for programming software selection, to be used by engineering division as background case studies, study included Labview, Matrox and Halcon software evaluations and tests.
• Managed/coordinated project team of individuals for multi-million dollar batching process upgrade. Developed scope, budget, schedules and other associated documentation.
• Conducted weekly project meetings.
• Helped establish primary focus for advancements in technology. Became point of contact and reference for vendor selections.
• Directed and managed technical individuals while keeping project on time and within budget.
• Remained focal point of entire project while directing team members for efficient task excecution.
• Used critical path methodologies and project feedback control theories to achieve success.

Confidential, Ramsey NJ

Automation Services Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included addressing technical problems encountered by services division, validation, PLC programming, startup and re-engineering electrical schematics.
• Conducted started ups on Confidential and Vertical Granulators, these machines where used in numerous pharmaceutical applications.
• Programmed Wonderware, Control logix 5000, SLC and PLC5 processors.
• Read mechanical and electrical drawings to complete all tasks and assignments.

Confidential, Newark, NJ

Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• configuration of PLC5 CPU to remote I/O, established communications with network of PLC5 and PLC3 processors using Ethernet and DH+ network.
• Followed electrical and P&ID drawings and recommended changes to achieve successful communication of PLC processors.
• Conducted startups and support for configuration of Yeast Injection Pump system.
• This system was used to inject Yeast into the brewing process, during an automated sequence.
• Coordinated a successful switch over from old pumps to new pumps while adding technical support to maintenance personnel.
• These pumps where controlled by Confidential Variable speed drives that had to be configured to communicate via profibus protocol to PLC5 processor.

Confidential, Miramar, FL

Lead Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• duties involved becoming focal point for new installation of Blending Rooms and delivery of a complete and comprehensive engineering package.
• Implemented new Blending Room system from concept to startup in a Class II Division I hazardous location.
• Developed automated blending room system based upon current NEC and NFPA 79 standards with 21CFR Part 11 understanding.
• This automated system was controlled by an Confidential CS1H-CPU63, it monitored, managed and recorded critical process operations and decreased human error and intervention during production.
• Responsibilities included designing and engineering Intrisically safe circuits in a hazardous clean room environment.
• Additional duties included status meeting, writing Functional, Software Specifications, equipment selection, power distribution, BOM, ordering, supervision of panel builders, electricians, control panel design, PLC programming (approx 300 I/O count), OIT/HMI programming, pneumatic design, load calculations, testing and vendor coordination
• Also designed and developed ACAD 2000 drawings from sketches that detailed P&IDs, control panels, electrical wiring, panel devices, conduit connections and wire way layouts etc

Confidential, Raritan, NJ

Controls Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supplied detailed integration information to engineering staff.
• Directed electricians and designers on wiring issues and schematic changes.
• Modified existing schematics using Workflow drawing database and Acad 2000.
• Proposed new and efficient HMI and PLC programming logic, where needed.
• Programmed and modified existing Fix Intellution screens.
• Successfully integrated new Thermocode series 2 barcode labeler into manufacturing system.
• Generated ASCII string parameters in PLC needed to initialize barcode printer.
• Removed existing double labeler operation and replaced with one labeler operation.
• Reflected in all code, wiring and schematics.
• Assisted in all wiring, integration, programming, and ASCII strings necessary for proper communication function of system.
• Validated SCADA/PLC system according to validation procedures (approx 3000 I/O count).
• Assisted in validation procedures and advised validation team when necessary on electrical issues.
• Optimized communications of HMI and PLC databases in coordination with new barcode labeler.

Confidential, Lexington, KY

Controls Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in programming, integration and configuring of process monitoring system.
• Programmed Confidential 90/30, Logicmaster Series 1 and Logicmaster Series 6 PLCs.
• Configured GCM+ (Enhanced Genius Bus) Modules to communicate with all PLCs on the network, including Series 1 and Series 6 PLC.
• Assigned node addresses and wrote PLC code for 22 different machines.
• Wrote machine data collection logic that communicated to Master PLC. Wrote PLC logic that coordinates and sends data trough CMM module serial ports.
• This data was collected by VMidas software and displayed on Cimplicity HMI screens.
• Tested all data collection and serial port logic, and supported Confidential staff where necessary.
• This new system allowed operators and management the opportunity, to view ongoing production and achieve improved process control. Machine and operator efficiency could be more successfully analyzed and optimized.

Confidential, Owego, NY

Subsystems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included ownership supervision, inventory and scheduling of 15 million dollar package handling Confidential .
• Due to ever imposing deployment schedules of Confidential project.
• Conveyor configurations had to be assembled and tested in Confidential .
• These simulated configurations insured that all mechanical, hardwire, and CAN (Controller Area Network) interfacing was sufficient before actual deployment to several sites.
• Aided in detailed validation and testing of conveyor configurations.
• Developed Confidential schedule for Integration and Testing team, this schedule aided in coordinating efforts between Hardware Qualification team and Integration and Testing team. This schedule optimized time of these two groups and proved to be helpful.
• Also wired all necessary module and PLC communications from electrical drawings.
• Took corrective actions for discrepancies found on diagrams, coordinated and directed team members with lab configurations.
• Programmed Horner Electric HE200PLC288 using Cscape (approx 2000 I/O points) Identified and solved numerous mechanical and electrical interfacing problems.
• Updated Log of problems found and corrected.
• Reported all findings to Hardware Qualification Team for assessment.
• Generated Design Specification documents that were later incorporated into Confidential system design.
• Directed design team in developing ACAD drawing used for field installations.
• Assisted field technicians with installation procedures.
• Assisted in developing SOW (Statement of Work) used on FedEX project..