Controls Project Engineer with 13+ years of experience in the Machine Tool and Automation Industries. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a minor in robotics. Proven expertise in leading industrial automation projects incorporating strong electrical design and programming capabilities with an aptitude for working in a team and in a customer facing role.
Software Experience
• PLC, Safety PLC, & HMI – Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Proface, SEW, Ignition, Etc.
• Industrial Robotics – Fanuc and Roboguide, ABB and RobotStudio, Kuka and WorkVisual, Yaskawa
• Vision Systems – Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc iRVision
• Other – AutoCAD, Fanuc CNC/Robot Control with PMC, HMS Ewon / Ebuddy
Over a decade of experience generating, teaching, and debugging robot programs. Robot setups and integration with multiple styles of PLC's. Robot program modifications and motion optimization. Fanuc DCS setup and modificaiton. iRVison for robot guidance (2D & 3D), 2D code reading, part condition, etc.
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