Miles — Controls Engineer

Bridgestone standards. Programming from scratch of a non-woven machine.

Programming within 3 BMW standards. Startups in the non-woven industry.

Drives for a wash line in Peru

My You-Tube examples of application I wrote are: Written for Beckhoff PLC 1. Draw line example 2. PID example using my own PID block to capture bumpless transfer 3. Cross Lapper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaSMDu2V_0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCw2b1w_rms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVSUcHkdPMI

Installation in India

Start up and modify PLC code on a conveyor system.

Modifications to the Press machines. Upgrade PLCs to RS5000. Upgrade PLC on hydraulic units and alter to meet new fire codes.

Integrator Controls Engineer · PLC programming for a robotics casting line using a Parker PLC · Scripts for array logic · Excel macros for recipe handling

ISO 9000 Meetings. Tear 2 Ops and faculties maintenance. PLC support, modifications and trouble shooting. Packaging, Automation Glue, Fold and Pack. Processed proposals, Functional Equivalents, Change Controls. Excel macro programming. Training: CPR, NFPA 70E.

PLC programming using RS-Logix 500 and 5000. Start up new equipment and make modifications. Maintenance of robots, Torque Tools, Vision systems. Conveyor logic with data base tracking.

Controls Engineer · Breakdown support of the rolling mills, Allen Bradly, cast house and slitting lines. · Trained new personnel. · Wrote an electrical preventive maintenance guideline. · Addressed network issues. · Job planning of retrofits for a Emerson system.

Pharmaceutical for contact lenses. Controls Engineer · PLC programming of APT controller, InTouch HMI · Wrote EXCEL cross references between platforms · Wrote PLC modifications and performed start up · GMP, ISO 13485, FDA Regulated.

Metal feeding systems for the automotive industry. Controls Engineer · Start-up support, Ford stamping lines, S7 and WinCC · Altered S7 software · Performed, troubleshooting and support when the lines were down

Automotive integrator. Controls Engineer · Wrote and altered Allen Bradley and Sick PLCs, to Bridgestone standards. · Start-up and modify as requested. · Wrote two PLC programs to Bridgestone standards from scratch.

Food processing plant for pork products. Electrical Maintenance Manager · Safety training and monitoring. · Manage employees, employee issues and new hires. · Assigned and delegated breakdown calls. · Found solutions to reoccurring electrical issues. · FDA responsibilities and related issues. · Environmental monitoring equipment. · Facilities maintenance. · Installation of machinery and product lines.

Owned by Miles, A service oriented business providing quality support and service for breakdowns and start-ups both here and overseas. Created and Owner of Automated Designs LLC. · Draft applications on AutoCad Electrical. · Provide on-site service for breakdowns. · Project Management: Installation and start-up of a non-woven line in India. Provided start-up service in the automotive industry using Step7.

Integrator Applications Engineer Quote and design systems as per customer specification. I supervised the assembly of the new equipment. Travel, and start-up at the site. Met NEC standards. Design and start-up of a non-woven line from scratch using Allen Bradley control components and AC drives. The system included a carding machine, cross lapper, needle loom and winder. Breakdown and modifications to local Siemens control systems. Support of legacy control systems.

Provide on-site service for breakdowns with 24-hour support. · Made modifications and did start-ups in the non-woven industry

Integrator Field Service Engineer Engage customers daily to solve their technical problems while generating repeat business. Influenced the compensation structure of the sales quotes to include profit as a bonus. Changed the control design of dye lines saving 1.3 million in lost production for our customers. Determined why ABB drives had a 10 percent failure rate. Developed software for edge tape winders. Lead start-up man for constant tension center winders. Taught on site customer training schools. Developed programmed learning training tutorials.

Integrator Field Service Engineer Engage customers daily to solve their technical problems while generating repeat business. Attended the GE field engineering program. Including: PCB certification, safety training, project management and, container crane certification. Attended the GE Corporate Entry Leadership Conference, CELC. Replaced defective assemblies on production runs installed DC drives sold to customers. Taught customer training schools, Drive, PLC and DCS start-ups. Expedited and tracked parts. Wrote quotes for drive systems. Electromechanical Apprentice The GE apprentice program is four-year program of on the job training with night school courses. Ten percent of the class is dismissed each semester creating a competitive environment. The top two of the class are chosen for the electrical option which I accepted. Operated saws, grinders, lathes, milling machines and CNC machines. Installed and repaired control and security systems. Conducted building maintenance including sub-stations. Industrial electric installation: conduit, lighting systems, wire pulling, motor maintenance. Power house 15KVA generation: Wire pulling/splicing, turbine maintenance. Safety training, high and low voltage. PC Board Trouble Shooter GE manufactured locomotives and DC drives in Erie PA. GE constructed drives and control systems with field offices around the world. The circuit boards were analog. The circuit boards were converted to surface mount. Tested and repaired analog circuit boards. Inspect and test incoming vendor electronic parts.