Keith — Controls Engineer

Frimo Inc, Wixom, MI, June 2012 - Present Lead a team of engineers working on PLC and HMI programming, providing guidance regarding best practices with emphasis on code reusability and maintainability while monitoring project timelines and budgets. Perform start-to-finish PLC and HMI programming for automotive interior trim manufacturing machinery. Perform electrical and programming startup and debug. Support run-off and customer acceptance. Provide in-plant startup support as well as on-site and remote customer support. Controls Engineer

Michigan Custom Machines, Novi, MI, June 2011 - June 2012 Perform start-to-finish PLC and HMI programming for custom test machines. Perform in-house electrical and programming startup and debug. Support in-house run-off and customer acceptance testing. Provide on-site and remote customer support as needed. Customer Support Engineer

Rockwell Automation, Troy, MI, Sept. 1999 - June 2011 Provide controls engineering, programming, startup services and on-site training for Rockwell Automation products. Manage engineering projects from inception through completion and final customer acceptance. Provide conversion services for migration from older Allen-Bradley or competitive platforms to the newest Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's and motion control systems. Provide 24 hour emergency support for Allen-Bradley hardware and Rockwell Software products. Teach both standard and custom training classes. Provide telephone technical support during and after hours. Field Service Engineer

ABB Body-in-White (Olofstrm Automation), Auburn Hills, MI, Apr. 1997 - Sept. 1999 Performed on-site installation, debug, startup and service of stamping press automation and material handling equipment. Programmed and debugged multiple axis servo positioning systems. Programmed PLC's from Allen-Bradley and Square D. Taught training classes for customer operating and maintenance personnel. Developed custom training courses and manuals. Production Support Engineer

Argus & Associates, Wixom, MI, Feb. 1997 - Mar. 1997 Worked at General Motors Powertrain Division, Willow Run Transmission Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Performed documentation of electrical controls for existing CNC machines using AutoCAD to document machine wiring as well as Allen-Bradley software to make backup copies of machine control programs Production Support Engineer

Rapid Design Service, Troy, MI, Apr. 1996 - Dec. 1996 Worked at General Motors Powertrain Division, Romulus Engine Plant in Romulus, Michigan. Provided technical support to maintenance personnel regarding the troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems. Programmed Honeywell, Modicon and Allen-Bradley PLC's as well as Indramat servo controllers. Maintenance Engineer / Foreman

McLouth Steel, Trenton, MI, Apr. 1993 - Mar. 1996 Performed advance project planning, material specification and supply procurement. Tracked spare parts and equipment. Developed and implemented long-term solutions to recurring problems. Coordinated the work of outside contractors. Coordinated day to day operations of the Hot Mill Electrical Maintenance department. Supervised maintenance foremen and electrical workers. Determined daily work assignments for personnel. Assisted in troubleshooting, often being responsible for developing solutions to problems that arose