John — Mechanical Engineer
John
Industries Served
Languages
Service Radius & Travel
Will Work
Eligibility
Work History on Automate America
Secure & Personal Files
Verified documents on file. Only John and Automate America admins can view or download them — except the background check, which is shared with a customer when they shortlist John.
- Resume✓ On file
- Photo ID✓ On file
- W-9 Form✓ On file
- Certificate of Insurance✓ On file
Programming Skills (22)
20 years as certified WW systems integrator.
Certified SI, Trainer, Trainers Trainer, several projects with Intellution. Connecting Intellution to DeltaV, OPC servers, Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, Omron
FEA, CAM, assemblies, BOM
5000, 500, safety, powerflex 755, 525 drives, EIP, OPC
production inspection, defects
worked with MTL on micro DCS system development that later became Delta V, as Intellution SI, developed Delta V systems as well.
About Me
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with extensive R&D, MES, SCADA, product/process development, automation, operations, coupled with a proven track record of business success in medical device, medical, process control, Chemical batching, web tension, automotive, food & beverage, power, pulp/paper & automation arenas.
Skilled Trades (4)
* Developed SolidModels & CAM programs for paint dept. tooling fixtures, machined on cnc mill. * Developed proprietary mold design & cnc cutting methodology.
* Developed SolidModels & CAM programs for paint dept. tooling fixtures, machined on cnc mill.
Software Competencies (13)
Professional Competencies (23)
* Implemented Configuration Engineering system for engineering design, quality, project management, product life management & document control.
* Implemented Configuration Engineering system for engineering design, quality, project management, product life management & document control. * Integrated engineering design tools into configuration engineering management system utilizing MSsharepoint with joint venture ProE projectpoint softwares to create professional document management system using MS c++ & SQL.
Siemens Medical Imaging Senior Mechanical R&D Contract Sr. Engineer * Developed new product, low cost entry level PET scanner. * Designed components to be 3D printed using Solidworks & dimension. * Analyzed stresses on slewing ring gear teeth using Cosmos FEA embedded in Solidworks. * Optimized cost of components of design using Cosmos FEA & Solidworks. * Overhauled design of mechanical & I/C systems for new low cost PET scanner.
* Experience in Supervising & Mentoring complete staffs * Mentored to staff, trained Mechanical Designer to use FEA software for flow, heat & structure analysis.
* Responsible for developing direction of automation, process improvement, testing, R&D for both divisions process control. * Developed process control SCADA system at ALCOA & Bridgestone tire to improve batching & refine process.
Corporate Engineer * Product/Material/Process Research & Development, Product Design & Improvment.
* Implemented Configuration Engineering system for engineering design, quality, project management, product life management & document control. * Implemented project management training system compliant to PMI standards for technical groups of Arclin. - Automation Project Manager Consultant_QC Robot Inspection System Integration * Responsible for design & integration as well as budget development & project management of product gaging program.
PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS Granted US Patent #7,030,315 Field Replaceable Retainer, Invisible patents for FloJo batch mixer for polymer concrete, collapsible mold, portable test system, zero taper utility box, Memberships: AAPM, ACI, ISA, AASHTO, ASTM, SCTE, WUC, SPI, PMI
* Developed/Managed Quality Control & Testing Programs.
* Product/Material/Process Research & Development, Product Design & Improvment.
* Overall World Class Business model implementation & resource planning
* Advanced understanding of automation & control systems including MES, SCADA, DCS & PLC’s.
* Established software design system that consolidated all 2D, 3D & piping design work onto single intelligent parametric 3D platform.
* Formed Independent Systems Integration group within company to carry out actual controls/automation development & implementation in-house.
Applications (11)
* Developed SolidModels & CAM programs for paint dept. tooling fixtures, machined on cnc mill.
* Integrated new robotic paint cell into plant automation & MIS systems, using Siemens S7 PLC, ABB robots, and WonderWare HMI/MES.
* Implemented plan & supervised installation of production processes.
* Focused on machine design, process design, design of test methods, instrumentation/controls, & materials. * Supported & troubleshooted variolock car body conveyor system plc, SCADA & instrumentation * Developed new instrumentation & controls for optimization of formaldehyde production at all 9 chemical plants.
* Product & Machine Design Modeling using FEA
* Implemented company facility control system, building management system & waster water plant SCADA system.
Customer Reviews(1)
Did a great job.
Work Experience(16)
Corrected & expanded development of VW EMES system for new paint booth line using SCADA & Oracle ERP. Corrected PLC programming, process problems, redeveloped line automation in PLC, modified MES for GKN. Integrated DeltaV with Batch for Intl Paper plant expansion project. Contracted by ABB to fix VW Atlas SUV Paint line automation, Robots, Siemens PLC, WonderWare & Kepware Developed SolidModels & CAM programs for paint dept. tooling fixtures, machined on cnc mill for VW contract. Managed BMW Paint Booth Gantry Project Commissioned by VW to develop automated vision inspection system for accessories kit. Designed automated system for VW including fixtures, with testing, commissioning. Supported major areas of Tesla on debug of paint booth, assembly, robotics, MES, etc. VW QC PRODUCTION INSCPECTION CELLS: Designed, built, programmed, and integrated QC inspection system using Cognex vision systems, Siemens PLC, as well as SCADA. TESLA MES & AUTOMATION ENGINEER CONSULTANT: Supported and troubleshooted variolock car body conveyor system PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation. VW MES & AUTOMATION ENGINEER CONSULTANT: Integrated new robotic paint cell into plant automation and MIS systems using Siemens s7 PLC, ABB robots, and Wonderware HMI.
Working manager of largest group (25 subordinates) in $1.5B multi-national enterprise. Responsible for developing direction of automation, process improvement, testing, R&D for both divisions process control. Responsible for $75M per year maintenance, R&D, & Process Improvement budget. Overhauled batch control system for chemical plants, implemented scada system in surface plants with batch control. Tied both divisions together to make MES system utilizing GE Proficy IFix & Proficy Plant Apps & Csense. #1 desire of company for last 30 years. Utilized Emerson Syncade MES tools with DeltaV Batch DCS in Chemical Division. Connected to JDE ERP with Oracle & MSSQL. Implemented Configuration Engineering system for engineering design, quality, project management, product life management & document control. Developed new process for chemical plants to open new market into fracking. Overhauled both divisions SCADA systems HMI screens, reporting & historian. Developed new instrumentation & controls for optimization of formaldehyde production at all 9 chemical plants. Resulted in $10M per plant per year savings. Implemented project management training system compliant to PMI standards for technical groups of Arclin. Overhauled batch control system for chemical plants, implemented scada system in surface plants with batch control. Tied both divisions together to make MES system. #1 desire of company for last 30 years. Developed web based universal formulator for ISA95 compliant batch control for all chemical plants. Another 30 year desire never before achieved at Arclin. Optimized web tension control for surfaces division utilizing AB PowerFlex 755 drives & ControlLogix PLCs.
-Scada Implementation for Millenitek and Process SCADA design for Denso. -Ortec Systems Integration Manager Redesigned portable instrument enclosure in 1 week for largest product line. Saved $100M project. Adjusted design of nuclear glove box chamber to mfg in 4 weeks instead of 16weeks, reduced cost from $14k to $3k. Saved project from being cancelled, met delivery & took from negative profit to 65% profit margin. Implemented company facility control system, building management system & waster water plant SCADA system. Reduced Portal Cabinet cost from $91k each to $35k each while reducing mfg time from 16 weeks to 6 weeks. Corrected company NPI QC plan to reflect accurate with PMI definition. Mentored to staff, trained Mechanical Designer to use FEA software for flow, heat & structure analysis. Developed departmental plans to enhance aptitudes of team members & increase productivity. Implemented CAM & PLM systems for company wide use. Created departmental project tracking system & costing system utilizing sharepoint. Found & developed plan of action for correcting grose errors in BOM & cost accounting systems. Developed & instituted plan for collaboration with local company's and for increasing company aptitudes. -IAITN GE Proficy IFix/Intellution IFix Certified SI, WonderWare Certified SI GE Proficy IFix/Intellution IFix SCADA development at Anheuser-Busch Cartersville & Memphis. Developed Business model, sales & marketing plan, hired staff, grew business to 28 engineers with no outside funding. Negotiated multi year contracts for engineering services with regional manufacturing company's worth $10M per year. Integrated WonderWare Intouch into 3 US AirForce plants on classified project. Designed facility monitoring & control system for Pueget Sound Naval Shipyard ($54M project) Sold instrumentation to TVA Nuclear for control room upgrades. Quebecor MES systems development utilizing WonderWare Intouch with Modicon Quantum PLCs. Developed SCADA & MES system for Bridgestone, Nestle, & Pillsbury as well as Protein Technologies & Bowater with GE Proficy IFix, aka Intellution Ifix connected to JD Edwards ERP with oracle or MSSQL. Developed & implemented proprietary UPS Battery Monitoring system for DOD including SCADA control system for critical system backbone. Developed SCADA system for corning cable, implemented numerous production lines using SCADA system connected to omron PLC & Drives. Also created recipe management & reporting/scheduling system. All using GE Proficy IFix, aka Intellution IFix. Developed new product, low cost entry level PET scanner. Designed components to be 3D printed using Solidworks & dimension. Analyzed stresses on slewing ring gear teeth using Cosmos FEA embedded in Solidworks. Optimized cost of components of design using Cosmos FEA & Solidworks. Overhauled design of mechanical & I/C systems for new low cost PET scanner. Responsible for design & integration as well as budget development & project management of product gaging program. Named SME for DOE Manhattan Project Disposition for I&C and later promoted with additional duties for manager for design review & mechanical systems. Formed Independent Systems Integration group within company to carry out actual controls/automation development & implementation in-house. Appointed to Best & Brightest team for solving severe problems with DOE project. Received 4 significant technical appreciation awards within 1st 90 days with company. Corrected safety significant control system mistakes in design provided by A&E firm on project. Established control system specification & best practices guideline for project. Served as Subject Matter Expert for Instrumentation & Controls as well as constructability. Integrated engineering design tools into configuration engineering management system utilizing MSsharepoint with joint venture ProE projectpoint softwares to create professional document management system using MS c++ & SQL. Established software design system that consolidated all 2D, 3D & piping design work onto single intelligent parametric 3D platform. Developed plan for corrective actions for major segments of project including calculations, P&ID drawings, Piping & Raceway Configurations/Penetrations. Appointed leader of Design Verification Review team consisting of 5 additional engineers. Developed review comments relational database with graphical user interface for accurately documenting & tracking mistakes & corrective actions by subject matter experts to A&E design authorities utilizing MS sharepoint. Served as Construction Specifications Expert to review & correct construction specifications. Resulted in complete overhaul of construction specifications. -Siemens Medical imaging: Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D -Millennitek Materials Knoxville, TN Automation Project Manager Consultant_QC Robot Inspection System Integration -Energy Solutions-Dept. of Energy - Oak Ridge, TN Manhattan Project SME(Subject Matter Expert) for Instrumentation & Controls,& Machine Design. -November 2002-March 2008: US UTILITY ENCLOSURES Sweetwater, TN Founder, President & CTO Devised & set-up business model for company. Hired & trained staff. Developed special batch mixing process & SCADA/PLC control system for resin slurry process. Developed proprietary mold design & cnc cutting methodology. R&D of new material comprised of recycled rubber & plastics, along with process development. R&D of material properties of recycled material, along with FEA methodology for new product simulation & design. Patented product replaceable floating nut, NXA box design, Envirocast Product & Material, FloJo Slurry Process & Mixer. Applied advanced materials to develop unique product lines to give unfair advantage over industry. Developed & implemented sales model, hired RSM's, negotiated contracts. Developed sales concept to attack competition from technical approach by working with engineering firms, customers, & testing lab to develop new specification that served our best interest. Developed technical sales plan that included industry unique portable testing apparatus to expose competition's problems & false claims. Negotiated business to business OEM license with Pentair Products that resulted in $10M per year revenue stream. Leveraged advantages of envirocast material to secure contract with $60M per year OEM. Negotiated contracts with several utilities & DOT's such as JEA, FPL Developed & executed business model for company. Implemented plan & supervised installation of production processes. -June 1998- 2004: INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, Inc Knoxville, TN Founder, Technical Development Company
Education / Training / Certificates(1)
ABET accredited engineering program rated #2 in US. Focused on machine design, process design, design of test methods, instrumentation/controls, & materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does John do?
- John is a Mechanical Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is John located?
- John is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- What does John specialize in?
- John works with Wonderware, GE, Dassault Systemes, ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Mechanical Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is John available for work?
- Availability unknown. John has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire John?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.


































