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Francis J

About

Automation Engineer

Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States

SUMMARY

  • Robotics, Automation expert with thorough hands-on robot experience in performance, functional, and user acceptance testing
  • Highly skilled with Software, Automation, and Robotics engineering
  • Successful at troubleshooting and debugging.
  • Supportive and enthusiastic team player dedicated to streamlining processes and efficiently resolving project issues.
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Programming / Technical Skills

Fanuc

Allen Bradley, iRVision, Various
Experience : 15 Years

Fanuc

R-30iA, R-30iB, ROBOGUIDE, Handling Tool, iRVision, 3DL Vision
Experience : 18 Years

ABB

RAPID
Experience : 8 Years

ABB

IRC 5, RobotStudio, RAPID, Safemove
Experience : 7 Years

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, Panelview, RSLinx, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000
Experience : 8 Years

Industrial Robots

various
Experience : 19 Years

Fanuc, Abb, Kuka, OTC, Motoman

Allen Bradley
Experience : 15 Years

Keyence

2D and 3D vision systems, CV-X400, CVX Series, IV Series, IX Series, LR-Z Sensor, XG-X series, XG-X2000
Experience : 12 Years

Yaskawa / Motoman

YRC1000, XRC, MH50, MH
Experience : 4 Years

Autodesk

AutoCAD
Experience : 2 Years

Dassault Systemes

Solidworks
Experience : 6 Years

KUKA

KRC4
Experience : 2 Years

Dassault Systemes

Solidworks

Siemens

TIA Portal
Experience : 1 Years

HTML

Professional Competencies

Robotics

Engineering

PLC Programming

installation and commissioning

Problem Solving

Team Leader

Mentorship

Simulations

wiring diagrams

Experiments

installation and commissioning

PLC Programming

Process Control

Servo Drives

Management

Engineering

Commissioning

Mechanical Engineering

performance management

Acceptance Testing

test procedures

Conveyor Systems

Software development

Product Development

continuous improvement

Design

Manufacturing

Debugging

Ladder Logic

Writing

Problem Solving

Robotics

Skilled Trades

Preventative Maintenance

Manager

Continuous Improvement

Validation

Maintenance

Fixtures

Tooling

Hydraulics

Interview Questions

Willing to work more than 60 miles from home city

I am willing to take emergency contracts

I am willing to work nights or afternoon shifts

I am willing to work on Saturdays

I am willing to work on Sundays

Applications

Robot Programming

Technical Writing

Training

Troubleshooting

Integration

Vision

Commissioning

Installation

Wiring

Development

HMI

Inspection

Pneumatics

Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Servo Drives

Conveyors

Occupations

Robot Programmer

Senior Robot Programmer

Robotics Engineer

Automation Engineer

Consultant

Senior Automation Engineer

Robotics Technician

Software Engineer

Controls Engineer

Maintenance Manager

Industries

Manufacturing

Industrial Automation

Robotics

Automotive

Service

Metal

Plastics

Work Experience

FR3M Automate

Founder/Owner

2 Years 5 months (Jan 2023 - Present)

Saint Joseph, MI

  • Helping Clients Achieve Automation Success.

Oxford Corporation

Senior Automation Engineer Consultant

3 Years 5 months (Jan 2022 - Present)

Responsibilities:

  • Make aggressive modifications to the ABB Rapid programs for production readiness.
  • Setup all necessary parameters related to the Robotic software and Hardware.
  • Validate and resolve all ABB Rapid programming code is completed.
  • Debug all necessary showstoppers and resolve issues related to the Robotic Software and Hardware.
  • Develop and Commission ABB robot processes.
  • Support all Allen Bradley PLC integration with ABB robots
  • Develop and Commission ABB Safe Move functionality.
  • Successfully pass Failure testing validation.
  • Support machine functionality phase before Plant handoff.
  • Support machine handoff to Plant.
  • Process flow mapping necessary sequencing.
  • Technical writing documentation.
  • Training.
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WKW Automotive

Senior Robotics Engineer

9 months (May 2021 - Jan 2022)

Michigan

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily work and schedules of technicians.
  • Assist with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with developers, fellow engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and scope of the robotics project.
  • Drafts blueprints, sketches, or other documentation demonstrating proposed ideas and prototypes, modifying based on feedback and simulation results.
  • Design and develop robotic simulations.
  • Design and develop PLC ladder logic for automation processes.
  • Configure, test, and debug robots and robotic systems.
  • Debug and test PLC logic mainly Allen Bradley but also on Siemens controllers with TIA Portal.
  • Install and calibrate robots.
  • Ensure that robotic machines operate safely, dependably, and with precision; identifies and implements modifications.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting services for robotic and control systems.
  • Recommend, develop, and implement enhancements and improvements to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations.
  • Maintain documentation of development process, modifications, maintenance requirements, and other data.
  • Assist with cost estimates and project calculations.
  • Maintain knowledge of existing and developing technology and trends in robotics.
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Alton Automation

Robotics Engineer

2 Years 3 months (Feb 2020 - May 2022)

Hudsonville, MI

  • Create robotic simulations for ongoing/ future projects.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical and Controls engineers in existing or future projects.
  • Collaborate with Application engineers on future projects.
  • Generate IO Mapping for all projects.
  • Gathered information necessary to initiate designs.
  • Contacted vendors for information needed.
  • Programmed logic and any other components necessary including, but not limited to Robots, Vision Systems, Allen Bradley PLC’s, and Communication Devices.
  • Progressed with designs of multiple machines.
  • Reviewed, resolved, and investigated opportunities that arise pertaining to active jobs.
  • Reviewed procedure and made suggestions for company standard procedures.
  • Maintained network files as required for the controls/robot’s design department.
  • Evaluated new and/or additional software.
  • Reviewed with mechanical engineering intent for machine construction.
  • Directly participated in the construction of machine manuals.
  • Resolved problems encountered by manufacturing.
  • Troubleshoot machines at the customer’s facility.
  • Conducted operator and maintenance training.
  • Travelled as needed.
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03/11/2019 - 12/25/2019 Buchanan Metal Forming Inc. Buchanan, MI Robotics Automation Maintenance Manager • Managing a team of employees on multiple shifts, including employee development and performance management. • Create, train, audit, and improve

Robotics Automation Maintenance Manager

10 months (Mar 2019 - Dec 2019)

Buchanan, MI

  • Managing a team of employees on multiple shifts, including employee development and performance management.
  • Create, train, audit, and improve standardized work.
  • Provide coaching, training, and development for non-exempt Partners (this is done without prompting from higher level leadership).
  • Lead and direct the workforce in problem identification, problem solving and implementing continuous improvement measures.
  • Responsible for mentoring and developing junior level Maintenance Leaders and Technicians.
  • Evaluating, addressing, and supporting employee suggestions and ideas for continuous improvement.
  • In collaboration with the rest of the team, design, develop and deliver new automated objects and processes that are efficient, well structured, maintainable, and easy to understand.
  • Ability to translate business requirements to optimum solutions, complying with departmental and product standards.
  • Produce estimates for projects and change requests.
  • Complete post implementation project reviews detailing and measuring the key benefits delivered.
  • Serve as a focal point to communicate and resolve interface and integration with other team members.
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Kay Manufacturing Co

Automation Engineer

3 Years (Mar 2016 - Mar 2019)

Saint Joseph, MI

  • PLC Programming: Allen Bradley.
  • HMI Development: FactoryTalk, Microsoft Frontpage, Keyence Vision, Fanuc HTML Operator Panel.
  • Keyence Products: XG-X Vision System, CV-X Vision System, IV Sensor. Technology, IM CMM Series, XM Handheld CMM Series.
  • Fanuc Robotics Programming.
  • Universal Robotics Programming.
  • Foerster Eddy Current.
  • Automated Auto Gauging machines.
  • SolidWorks Mechanical and Electrical Suite.
  • Weiss ST Servo Motors.
  • B&R CPU, Servo Drives and IO link modules.
  • Designed control systems for new or existing machinery, including electrical systems, programming logic, robotics systems, Non-Contact Gauging/Contact Gauging and Vision Inspection development.
  • Wrote, modified and problem solved machine ladder logic, PLC, Servo Motor & HMI programs for new and current machines.
  • Provided engineering support to production equipment and processes, including advising maintenance on electrical/programming issues, as well as training all necessary personnel on New/Improved equipment and processes.
  • Required to demonstration applications of technical electrical & controls engineering expertise/knowledge .
  • Wrote, modified, and standardized Fanuc robot programs for new or existing process applications.
  • Supported in the installation and integration of Vision systems on various applications such as (Fanuc iRVision, Keyence, Cognex).
  • Interpreted and assured compliance with all national, state, RIA, and OSHA electrical standards on plant automation equipment.
  • Coordinated automation campaigns.
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Eagle Technologies Group

Controls Engineer

9 months (Jul 2015 - Mar 2016)

Bridgman, MI

  • Performed Robotics Automation Engineering functions for the development of complex automation systems and the commissioning of custom process applications.
  • Performed the specification, test and integration of machine and plant automation, coding, implementation, and documentation.
  • Collaborated with other engineers on design and integration of cellular production work centers.
  • Developed relationships, in conjunction with purchasing, suppliers, and identified manufacturers and technology of interest.
  • Designed Allen Bradley PLC applications.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in the design and selection of Sensors (temperature, pressure, absolute position, etc.).
  • Detail oriented in the organization of documentation related to proposal definition, design concepts, validation, and system release requirements.
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FANUC AMERICA

Development Software Engineer

11 months (Jan 2013 - Dec 2013)

Rochester Hills, MI

  • Develop and create robotics software from core with Karel, HTML, and C++ programming software.
  • Update program machine control (PMC) FLAPT LADDER programs.
  • Create and update TPP+ programs.
  • Create customer specific robot programming guides. Included I/O Bitmap list, subroutines, and ladder logic.
  • Develop software personalities according to specific customer requirements.
  • Create image files for production robots.
  • Work as a liaison between Software Development and Product Development
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Chassix Corporation

Controls Engineer

1 Years 7 months (Dec 2013 - Jul 2015)

Benton Harbor, MI

  • Provided support in an advanced robotics experience including programming, equipment integration, specifying robots, retrofitting end of arm tooling (EOAT), and writing related documentation.
  • Performed equipment failure analysis, repair, and implementation of preventative maintenance measures for robotic systems.
  • Performed new product development utilizing Fanuc software. Which included creating new programs/improving them for manufacturing readiness.
  • Programmed with TPP, Karel, and basic C++.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair electrical systems, control panels, cable harnesses, and interconnected wiring. Performed work from drawings and applicable codes and standards.
  • Design, developed and made modifications to Allen Bradley PLC Logic.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude to understand electro-servo-mechanical assemblies and design / function of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
  • Approached complex issues by identifying viable solutions that can be put into writing and implemented plant wide.
  • Worked with both customers and vendors to resolve issues and complete projects.
  • Updated technical manuals and programs for automated equipment.
  • Used measuring instruments including Ohmmeters, multimeters (current, voltage, resistance measurements), calipers, and indicators.
  • Team-player mentality, with ability to work interdependent as well as independently.
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Diversified Machine, Inc

Robotics Technician

1 Years 3 months (Nov 2011 - Jan 2013)

Bristol, IN

  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical defects in Fanuc robotics.
  • Implement maintenance of Fanuc robotics programs.
  • Made modifications to Allen Bradley ladder logic.
  • Fulfilled customer expectations by maintaining equipment to produce quality products.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures.
  • Processed work orders and prioritize tasks.
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Duo Form Plastics

Robotics Technician

7 months (May 2011 - Nov 2011)

Edwardsburg, MI

  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical defects in Fanuc and ABB robotics.
  • Implement maintenance of Fanuc and ABB robotics programs.
  • Identified mechanical problems and performed repair tasks.
  • Processed work orders and prioritized tasks.
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Hart Plastics, Inc

Robotics Technician

2 Years (May 2009 - May 2011)

Elkhart, IN

  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical defects in Fanuc robotics.
  • Develop TPP programs.
  • Made modifications to Allen Bradley logic.
  • Implement maintenance of Fanuc robotics programs.
  • Fulfilled customer expectations by maintaining equipment to produce quality products.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures.
  • Processed work orders and prioritized tasks.
  • Performed CMM Faro Arm Layout and Programming
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Cupery Construction

Metal Handle / Foreman assist

11 months (Jun 2008 - May 2009)

Elkhart, IN

  • Assisted in building layouts.
  • Erected steel strut buildings.
  • Completed other tasks as directed.

Kik Custom Products

Robotic Programmer

2 Years (Jan 2005 - Jan 2007)

Elkhart, IN

  • Provided troubleshooting support for robotic systems using knowledge of microprocessors, PLC, Programmable Controllers, Electronics, Circuit Analysis, Mechanics, Sensor, Feedback systems, Hydraulics or Pneumatics, Conveyor systems.
  • Disassembled and Reassembled robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
  • Performed preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
  • Maintained service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
  • Installed, programed, and repaired programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
  • Documented robotics test procedures and results. Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  • Networked between controllers, Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
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Education, Certificates And Training

Fanuc America

Online Advanced Robotics Training (Advanced Robotics Programming), 2014

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Science (Computer and Electronics), 2009

2009 – Incomplete, Goshen, IN

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Science (Advanced Manufacturing), 2008

2008 – Incomplete , South Bend, IN

Advanced Manufacturing

Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies

Calipers Computer Conveyors level Fixtures Indicators Allen Bradley Ladder Logic Digital Multimeter Basic Electrical Tools Basic Hand Tools Paintless Dent Repair Tools

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