Ryan — Senior Automation Engineer

Certified Slc500 Rockwell automation specialist

Plc programming and troubleshooting

Certified PLC5 Rockwell automation specialist

General programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and new deployment of archestra platform. Spent almost 8 years supporting various wood plants throughout south east.

Support day to day activities in regards to technical manufacturing issues · Project manager supporting all electrical contractors in technological advancement · Provide various solutions to daily manufacturing problems to reduce downtime and decrease scrap while improving efficiency, overall making the process a lot more stable and consistent. · Perform equipment analysis and provide detailed improvement plans to reduce equipment downtime and improve efficiency. · Lead engineering and maintenance in the execution of corporate funded improvement plans while ensuring documentation and execution plan is adequate and does not affect current production. · Responsible for improving all maintenance associates with skill development and training · Responsible for all documentation and training for technical issues for various customers · Lead design engineer of automation and process control systems which included but not limited to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, networking, VFDs, Servos, conveyor systems, ect. · Monitor all engineering projects to ensure successful completion in regards to cost, safety, and schedule · Reported directly to plant manager and worked on capital investment projects

Designed, installed, and maintained industrial control systems for engine dyno facilities throughout the U.S. · Programmed and installed Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs · Generate equipment manuals for troubleshooting and provide training on all new control systems · Provide onsite training for various customers throughout Alabama · Wrote equipment specifications and provide to suppliers for fabrication and quotation · Programmed Allen Bradley Panel View, RSView32, Visual Basic, and Wonderware HMIs · Provide onsite technical support for various manufacturing practices.

Technical specialist and consultant for various wood manufacturers throughout the southern United States · Ensure quality, delivery, and provide a solid communication between the customer and project manager located n our Birmingham office · Provide various solutions to daily manufacturing problems to reduce downtime and decrease scrap while improving efficiency, overall making the process a lot more stable and consistent. · Perform equipment analysis and provide detailed improvement plans to reduce equipment downtime and improve efficiency. · Lead engineering and maintenance in the execution of corporate funded improvement plans while ensuring documentation and execution plan is adequate and does not affect current production. · Responsible for improving all maintenance associates with skill development and training · Setup and configuration of Allen Bradley network switches and hardware to reduce and eliminate communication faults for LP of Thomasville. This was the leading downtime cause for the previous calendar year of production. · Responsible for all documentation and training for technical issues for various customers · Lead design engineer of automation and process control systems which included but not limited to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, networking, VFDs, Servos, conveyor systems, ect. · Lead engineer responsible for all network improvement projects · Monitor all engineering projects to ensure successful completion in regards to cost, safety, and schedule · Reported directly to corporate management at various sites in order to support major equipment installations

Troubleshoot and write various PLCs, Allen Bradley, Omron, and Siemens · Provide automation solutions for various customers through addition of hardware, software modifications, or by providing a more cost effective improvement for the customer · Ensure quality, delivery, and provide a solid communication between the customer and end user · Provide various solutions to daily manufacturing problems to reduce downtime and decrease scrap while improving efficiency, overall making the process a lot more stable and consistent. · Perform Lean Manufacturing Concepts and implement countermeasures for equipment problems · Assist project engineers in developing documentation defining electrical standards, specifications, and schematics · Managed installation, troubleshooting, and fabrication of new technology · Responsible for improving all maintenance associates with skill development and training · Setup and configuration of Allen Bradley VFDs, SEW VFDs, and Square D MCCs · Responsible for customer related issues that might arise during a project · Provide detailed quotes to the customer in regards to upcoming projects · Assist in design of automation and process control systems including PCs, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and controllers · Supported daily manufacturing and operation of assembly lines, which included troubleshooting of equipment during downtime occurrences and developing a method to countermeasure the issue to prevent future occurrences · Lead electrical engineering group to maximize production capabilities through minimizing downtime · Monitor all engineering projects to ensure successful completion in regards to cost, safety, and schedule · Programed various HMIs: Wonderware WinCC, Proface, RSView32,Visual Basic, and Panelview

Troubleshoot and write Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC programs · Supervise daily activities of all electrical maintenance personnel · Schedule and manage all equipment installations and modifications · Assist in design of automation and process control systems including PCs, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and controllers · Supported daily manufacturing and operation of assembly lines, which included troubleshooting of equipment during downtime occurrences and developing a method to countermeasure the issue to prevent future occurrences · Lead electrical engineering group to maximize production capabilities through minimizing downtime · Monitor all engineering projects to ensure successful completion in regards to cost, safety, and schedule · Program Wonderware WinCC and Panelview HMIs · Supported daily manufacturing and operation of assembly lines, which included troubleshooting of equipment during downtime occurrences and developing a method to countermeasure the issue to prevent future occurrences · Perform Lean Manufacturing Concepts and implement countermeasures for equipment problems · Assist project engineers in developing documentation defining electrical standards, specifications, and schematics · Managed installation, troubleshooting, and fabrication of new technology · Support maintenance associates with skill development and training · Setup and configuration of Allen Bradley VFDs, SEW VFDs, and Square D MCCs · Responsible for daily plant floor troubleshooting

Designed, installed, and maintained industrial control systems for engine dyno facilities throughout the U.S. · Programmed and installed Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs · Generate equipment manuals for troubleshooting and provide training on all new control systems · Supervised construction of new power train test cells for the U.S. Army located in Anniston, AL · Wrote equipment specifications and provide to suppliers for fabrication and quotation · Ensure equipment design and installation meets US Army specifications and functionality · Programmed Allen Bradley Panel View, RSView32, Visual Basic, and Wonderware HMIs · Responsible for updating all "as build drawings" while maintaining presentable red line construction drawings · Designed and installed control systems that included life safety system, ventilation system AHU, fire safety, dnyo test system, and security · Implement countermeasures for equipment problems, track equipment downtime, evaluate equipment history once operational · Provided quotes and drawings for customers for new equipment and for equipment upgrades · Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and support start up of new control systems equipment which included PCs, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, barcode, RFID, interface systems including vision systems and conveyors · Designed and installed control systems that automated reporting and data collection working directly with customers to allow proper communications from equipment level to database level which enabled accurate reporting of scrap and downtime · Responsible for all project analysis, scheduling, and direct communication with customer · Supported daily manufacturing and operation of assembly lines, which included troubleshooting of equipment during downtime occurrences and developing a method to countermeasure the issue to prevent future occurrences · Design and install PC/PLC interface systems including vision systems

Technical specialist for all control systems and Omron PLC systems: Omron NS HMIs, Device Net, Controller Link, Ethernet, Proface, Panel View, and RSView applications · Automated reporting and data collection using Rockwell RSBizware-Plant Metrics, Kepware, SQL Server · Respond to daily equipment issues, troubleshooting, countermeasures, and track equipment downtime and history · Supported installation and maintained the department's line monitoring system using RSView32, Kepware, SQL Server 2000 and RAD Server. Line monitor system is used to start and stop all conveyors throughout department · Designed and maintained scrap reporting system while implementing lean manufacturing and six sigma principals used by management as a guideline for quarterly expectancy goals · Managed installation, troubleshooting, and fabrication of new equipment · Setup and installation of any conveyor additions or modifications: plcs, HMIs, control panels, Mitsubishi AC/DC drives, sensors, elevator lifts, motors, cylinders, ect. · Prioritize maintenance activity including preventative maintenance, overhaul, and machine replacement · Installation/setup of Atlas Copco torque controllers using PC based Ethernet communications to enable traceability · Perform Lean Manufacturing Concepts and implement countermeasures for equipment problems · Control the electrical equipment drawings, asset listings, spare parts inventory listings, and department specifications for equipment · RFID installation/integration for part traceability with Zebra barcode printer applications · Generate equipment manuals for troubleshooting and provide training on all new control systems · Support maintenance associates with skill development and equipment improvement ideas · Write equipment specifications and provide to suppliers for fabrication and quotation · Develop detailed business plans for process equipment investment and expense items and track budgets · Responsible for updating, daily troubleshooting, and maintaining all control systems in the department