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Peter — Installation Engineer. Paint Shop Engineer.

Peter, Installation Engineer. Paint Shop Engineer. in Okemos, MI, works with Fanuc, Kawasaki, Yaskawa / Motoman and Maintenance. Public rate $65 an hour.

Peter

Peter, Installation Engineer. Paint Shop Engineer — Automate America
Professional
Contractor #17958
Primary Occupation
Installation Engineer. Paint Shop Engineer.
Okemos, MI
30
years of experience
Professional#17958

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Languages

Service Radius & Travel

Work Preferences

Eligibility

Work History on Automate America

1Completed
5Avg Rating
8yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 3

Fanuc
RJ3ib, RJ2, ARC Mate Series, Arc Tool, SpotTool, RH, RJ-2, Rj
25 yrs★★★★★

I am very strong with all FANUC models. Very good with Painttool.

Yaskawa / Motoman
10 yrs★★★★☆

Arcwelding

Kawasaki
E controller
5 yrs★★★★☆

Trained on Kawasaki Robot programming and maintenance. Paint robot as well.

Achievements

2
Tenure Platinum5 years with us
Tenure Platinum

Tenure

platinum
Profile GoldA score of 75Earned: Jun 2026
Profile Gold

Profile

gold

About Me

Experienced Engineering Technologist with a demonstrated history of leading large, high value, multidisciplinary teams, unionized subcontractors in Industrial Robot Project Execution. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through financial controls and the implementation of project scope and change orders. Talented leader directing highly skilled teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and safety objectives in demanding environments.

Skilled Trades 1

Maintenance
★★★★★

Software Competencies 4

Professional Competencies 2

Project Management
★★★★★

Have led many multi million dollar automotive OEM installations.

Robotics
★★★★★

Have been involved in installed in installing, maintain and programming robots for 25 years.

Applications 6

Tools, Machines & Equipment 7

My Business

Company Name
Michigan Based LLC

Customer Reviews 5.01

Christopher
Castor Engineering & Consulting
5 of 5 starsOct 2025

We had Peter lined up and ready to deploy but the customer delayed the project indefinitely. We hope to use Peter at a later date.

Why Choose Me

I operate from a Michigan based LLC.

Work Experience3

Industrial Automation PLC and Robotics Programming
Strandgaard Consulting
Jan 1990 – Present

President Focus company on leading edge business automation and profitability. Oversee general operations functions, missions and objectives, including Sales and customer relationship management AR/AP, account reconciliation and integration management. Purchasing and bid management. Provide automation optimization consulting. Sales and cost justification of industrial automation. Install and commission multimillion dollar projects in automotive applications. Project management of automation installations in general industry and automotive paint. Provide technical support and services for general industry and paint automation installations across North America. Contracted by Kawasaki Robotics (USA), as Canadian Account Manager – Automotive & Industrial Paint. From April 2012 to July 2015.

Industrial Automation PLC and Robotics Programming
Robotic Production Machinery
Jan 1996 – Jan 2003

President, Director and Co-Founder Focus company on custom industrial paint automation applications. Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Over see company operations, built and lead teams in carrying out special projects. Manage 20 highly skilled employees. Green field project management for new construction. Purchasing, sales and service of industrial robots and automation system. Integrate robotics and control systems in automotive Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers. Provide support for installations, programming and service of paint automation. Design automated firmware-based painting systems using FANUC, ABB, & Yaskawa robots.

Paint Sysytem Technologist.
Fanuc Corporation
Jan 1990 – Sep 1992

Education / Training / Certificates3

MSHA
Mine Safety Trainiong · Mining and Mineral Engineering
2024
Electro-Mechanical Engineering - Robotics
Fleming College · Robotics
1989
Kawasaki

What does Peter do?
Peter is an Installation Engineer. Paint Shop Engineer. on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Peter located?
Peter is based in Okemos, MI.
What does Peter specialize in?
Peter works with Fanuc, Kawasaki and Yaskawa / Motoman as an Installation Engineer. Paint Shop Engineer. on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Peter's skilled trades: Maintenance.
How do I connect with or hire Peter?
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