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• Process control automation for natural gas transmission/metering, HVAC, SCADA systems, water treatment/filtration, specialized friction/wear test machines, pharmaceutical, food processing and automotive.
• Network administration, setup and support in a MS Windows environment.
• Client/Server database applications developed with Visual Basic and MS SQL Server
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• Modify schematics and panel layouts using AutoCad.
• Modify existing control systems; PLC and HMI.
• Hardware consisted of; ControlLogix and SLC500 PLCs.
• Software consisted of; Studio5000, RSlogix5000, RSLogix500 and FactoryTalk SE/ME.
• Communications configured; Ethernet and Devicenet.
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• Modify existing control systems; PLC and HMI.
• Hardware consisted of; ControlLogix and SLC500 PLCs.
• Software consisted of; RSlogix5000, RSLogix500 and iFix.
• Communications configured; Ethernet, Devicenet and Modbus.
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• Prepare test specifications, modify electrical drawings and testware program(s) for new hardware, run tests, record anomalies and submit completed test documentation.
• Determine causes of anomalies and testbed faults.
• Test new hardware and software/firmware; RSStudio V24, new Ethernet, Devicenet and Controlnet adapters. Test new ControlLogix processor functionality with existing/new adapters.
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Team Lead for 2 software engineers
• Hardware: Allen-Bradley PLCs, various IO devices, various Operator Interfaces.
• Communications: Ethernet, OPC.
• Software: MS-Windows, MS Office, AutoCad - Electrical
• Languages: Visual BASIC, RSLogix500/5000, FactoryTalk ME & SE.
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• Various computer applications and troubleshooting. Fixing computer and peripheral problems. Cleaning computers from viruses and unneeded programs. Setting up wired and wireless connections. Configuring business internet/intranet networks.
• Responsible for all phases of project completion i.e.; system design, application development, testing/debugging, installation/startup, training, documentation and technical support/maintenance.
• Developed and implemented process control systems for American Water Company, SCADA and water treatment/filtration.
Apr 2005 FLC Instruments, Inc. Sugar Grove, IL
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• Responsible for all phases of project completion i.e.; system design, application development, testing/debugging, installation/startup, training, documentation and technical support/maintenance.
• Developed and implemented process control systems for natural gas transmission/metering, SCADA and water treatment/filtration.
• Wrote, designed and produced software for automation of specialized friction and wear test machines.
December 2004 Processing Technologies, Inc. Aurora, IL
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• Developed control systems for plastic extrusion machines with Client/Server database applications.
September 2001 IPR, Inc. Rolling Meadows, IL
to July 2004 Controls Engineer
• Developed control systems for tablet presses used in the pharmaceutical industry with Client/Server database applications.
April 2001 Controllink, Inc. Elgin, IL
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• Developed control system for iron casting foundry with Client/Server database applications.
Oct 2000 Panatrol Corporation Bedford Park, IL
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• Modified and implemented process control systems for printing ink plant and rock crushing quarry, Client/Server database applications.
Jun 1990 FLC Instruments, Inc. Sugar Grove, IL
to Oct 2000 Senior Software Engineer/Applications Engineer
• Responsible for all phases of project completion i.e.; system design, application development, testing/debugging, installation/startup, training, documentation and technical support/maintenance.
• Developed and implemented process control systems for natural gas transmission/metering, SCADA and water treatment/filtration.
• Wrote, designed and produced software for automation of specialized friction and wear test machines.
• Forecasted project man-hours with successful analysis of project specifications. 1992 promoted to Supervisor of 2-3 programmers.
• 1992 promoted to Supervisor of 2-3 programmers.
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