Franklin — Automation Engineer

June 2022 – Present Rockwell Automation, ORLANDO, FL Technical Manager, Digital Twin Practice - Simulation & Emulation As the technical lead overseeing project execution and delivery, I spearhead teams of 2-3 simulation engineers in crafting simulations or emulations for industrial control machinery and factory environments. My primary responsibilities in project development revolve around integrating controls/PLC systems with Emulate3D models. Additionally, I serve as the technical project manager for the development team, ensuring alignment between the digital model and the client's physical machine design. This involves meticulous adherence to the client's mechanical and electrical drawings, control system design, and implementation of effective testing procedures.

September 2021 – May 2022 UNIVERSAL CREATIVE, ORLANDO, FL Manager, Engineering and Safety - Virtual Attractions Controls and Emulation + Collaborate with internal controls and mechanical ride engineering teams to develop digital twin emulations of ride systems under development. + Conduct virtual commissioning of application software for digital models, identifying and rectifying software bugs, executing test procedures, and enhancing the overall robustness of software control systems for project teams and vendors. + Utilize machine design documents provided by ride vendors, including electrical schematics, 3D mechanical models, PLC software, control design documentation, and testing procedures, to create digital versions of ride control systems using Unity3D. This includes emulated interfaces of drive systems, sensors, and control panels. + Lead virtual commissioning efforts for two launch coaster attractions employing Siemens-based control systems. Responsibilities include project planning, scheduling, issue resolution with vendors, and collaboration with multiple ride project teams. January 2017 – August 2021 UNIVERSAL CREATIVE, BEIJING RESORT BEIJING, CHINA Manager, Engineering and Safety - Ride Control Systems Lead + Spearheaded collaboration with external resources to develop the company's inaugural Unity3D gaming engine-based ride simulator. This simulator accurately replicates ride system operations and interfaces with programmable logic controllers (PLC) hardware and software. The success of this digital twin strategy led to its expansion into a dedicated team within the engineering organization. + Oversaw the design, fabrication, testing, and installation of equipment valued at over $25 million, encompassing both electrical and mechanical aspects. Control equipment design included the integration of 200+ smart devices and over 1000 inputs and outputs, meeting all requirements set forth by the China Special Equipment Inspection (CSEI) organization. + Collaborated closely with the Chinese-based joint venture (JV) and general contractor (GC), effectively resolving multiple installation and design challenges. Earned the reputation of being the go-to "problem solver guy" among the JV and GC. + Amid the Covid-19 crisis, assumed the interim attraction manager role, expanding responsibilities throughout the project. + Oversaw a team expansion from two (2) to four (4) engineers, with an additional three (3) engineers added through staff exte+ nsion in both the United States and Beijing. + Led the technical re-evaluation of the attraction schedule and commissioning strategy, ensuring alignment with park opening deadlines and reporting directly to executive leadership. + Given the absence of the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) field installation team, assumed expanded construction management responsibilities. Currently serving as the technical lead, directing the daily activities of the specialty installation contractor and providing ongoing

August 2013 – December 2016 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, MEQUON, WI Senior Commercial Engineer + Collaborated with a team of engineering staff and worked with other departments of the company in product development + Developed technical solution and description, costing, and schedule in response to customer specification + Provided global training and technical collateral for new product releases + Led a team of Application Engineers supporting next generation A/C drive technology + Ensured compliance with local or national laws in product development + Engaged with customer's pre-sales process to evaluate automation system sizing and architecture + Gathered industry intelligence to inform business decision-making + Adhered to all internal procedures related to bid preparation, proposal tracking, and sales forecasting August 2011 – August 2013 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION Cincinnati, OH Controls Engineer + Designed, implemented and maintained processes that helped increase productivity + Lead engineer on 20+ orders/projects per year ranging from $10K to $2M + Generated cost savings of over $15K per year with product substitution, price negotiation, and design modifications. + Troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes. + Implemented multiple drive control systems for mining applications including AutoCAD electrical panel design, PLC programming, factory witness testing, and commissioning. + Worked with others to detect problems and implement solutions. June 2009 - July 2011 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION Leadership Development Program ======================================================================================================================================================================================== Commercial Engineering Machine Safety Applications Cleveland, OH + Provided technical/features update programs to the Sales Teams and Channel partners aiding the drive for new customer acquisition and attachment. + Retrofitted 1715 High Availability modules demo pedestal. + Developed test application code for customer redundant network architecture providing advanced diagnostics and visualization capabilities. Product Management CompactLogix Singapore + Conducted OEM product life cycle study by interviewing OEMs in Southeast Asia and Europe. + Assessed market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products. + Created a detailed step by step blueprint of the automation life cycle for machine builders from machine design to delivery. Field Marketing Competency Integrated Architecture Cleveland, OH + Design, developed, and delivered six topics in the Integrated Architecture Technical training program to approximately 80 internal Rockwell Automation engineers, distributor specialist, and solution architects. + Delivered topics to approximately 70 sales engineers and distributor account managers as part of the RA on the Move program and Intro to Automation course Development Engineering EtherNet /IP Firmware Cleveland, OH + Identified the needs and goals for a new product, from function to aesthetics. + Defined approximately fifteen product features that developers should consistently implement in Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products. + Developed automated test suite for 90% of defined product features for internal testing using the Python scripting language.