Brad — Controls Engineer

RS5000, Levels, 1, 2, & 3 FactoryTalk View Studio, Maintenance and Troubleshooting & Project Development RSNetworks Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet Communications Kinetix Servo Drives, Maintenance and Troubleshooting RSLinx Enterprise & Classic Communication

Portal & Step 7 Programming Level 1 Profibus Communications Asi Networks WinCC

Designing and programming robotic cells involving hydraulic punches, presses, tubing benders, and Fanuc robots.

Configured various vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)

Design and Program Control Systems for machine integration Troubleshoot and Debug new equipment and integrated systems for Customer Acceptance Testing Programming Rockwell PLC's, Kinetix Servo Drives, and related hardware/software for Design Build Applications

Designing and programming robotic cells involving hydraulic punches, presses, tubing benders, and Fanuc robots.

Maintain functional library of all PLC, HMI, and proprietary programming files and related software Personally responsible for calibration and maintenance of explosive gas detection equipment to include related explosion suppression systems. Assist in Technical Support of Maintenance Operations at 3 other facilities; Edwardsville IL.(Warehouse & Distribution Center), Earth City MO.(Warehouse & Distribution Center), Earth City MO.(Pet Group Production Facility)

Lean Manufacturing Project to implement quick changeovers (dubbed "Pit Stop") (Averaged 60% reduction in Changeover time)

Troubleshoot and Debug new equipment and integrated systems for Customer Acceptance Testing

Insure assembly systems maintain Conformity & Traceability with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Integrate PLCs in respective equipment as well as Master PLC to include programming of HMI & proprietary controls

Design and Program Control Systems for machine integration

Programming Rockwell PLC's, Kinetix Servo Drives, and related hardware/software for Design Build Applications

Assist in Technical Support of Maintenance Operations at 3 other facilities; Edwardsville IL.(Warehouse & Distribution Center), Earth City MO.(Warehouse & Distribution Center), Earth City MO.(Pet Group Production Facility)

Configured various vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)

CONTRACT RELIABILITY & EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Contracted with Leadec Industrial Services at GM's Vehicle Assembly & Stamping Facility in Wentzville MO. Maintenance Project Engineer 10/2017-3/2018 Inspect and assess status of all Facility Infrastructure Support Equipment listed in Service Agreement (SA) between Leadec and General Motors Create interactive database containing equipment component breakdown with specific component data, location & status. Prepared and facilitated formal equipment assessment presentation for senior staff members of Leadec and General Motors. My process was adopted as the new North American standard for Facility Assessments. Created electronic interactive instruction manual for distribution throughout Leadec & General Motors. Trained North American, Regional Operations Directors, and Leadec Maintenance Staff on new format and how to incorporate using assessment data as a "living documentation process" in daily MRO activities interacting with existing CMMS. Utilized Maximo CMMS software to filter equipment already having work orders to accurately compute costs. Created respective plans for equipment identified as deficient in assessment and entered into GM's Asset Condition Assessment Planning (ACAP) System. Procured Repair/Replace comparison quotes and created Capital Allocation Request (CAR) examining detailed criteria from environmental impacts to schedule for completion w/contingencies for variables that could delay project completion. CONTRACT AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Contracted thru Oxford Global Specializing in Automation Engineering Personnel for Missouri Tooling and Automation Controls Engineer & Systems Programmer 5/2017-10/2017 Programming Rockwell PLC's, Kinetix Servo Drives, and related hardware/software for Design Build Applications Set up Ethernet, DeviceNet, & ControlNet, Distributed/Remote I/O, & SERCOS networks Design and Program Control Systems for machine integration Troubleshoot and Debug new equipment and integrated systems for Customer Acceptance Testing Maintain compliance with Management of Change for system documentation on machine component parameters. Configured various vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) Researched new products to better manage new processes being developed

BOHN and DAWSON INC. Kirkwood MO. (Production Facility) Design & Fabricate Steel Tubing Components for Automotive & Diverse Number of Other Industries. Project Manager/Maintenance Programmer 1/2017-4/2017 Designing and programming robotic cells involving hydraulic punches, presses, tubing benders, and Fanuc robots. Coordinate all work needing completed either by in house personnel or with contractors with sequential schedule Integrate PLCs in respective equipment as well as Master PLC to include programming of HMI & proprietary controls Design proprietary circuits required for specialized functions added to OEM equipment and circuitry to control End Effectors

FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING DIVISION NAO JIT. Wentzville MO.63385 Assembly & Testing of Seating for General Motor's Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon. Maintenance Supervisor/Manager 6/2014 to 1/2017 Only Maintenance Supervisor across 3 shifts. 6 Direct Reports plus 3 Engineers indirectly. Chief Troubleshooter on all PLC, HMI, RFID, Vision Systems, and all automated production systems. Researched and developed new technologies to solve problems related to and/or streamlining production. Trained on Siemens programming software Step 7 and Portal based systems used mainly as troubleshooting tool or to review for adding function. Well versed on Siemens hardware PLC's, ASi, Profibus, Profinet, network communication protocol and servo drive components. Certified as Trainer on Store & Retrieve Robotic Cranes, Main line, Seating Function Tester, (All Siemens based) & Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) (Labview) software systems. On call 24-7 if team is unable to get line back running in 30 minutes I was called in. Impact on customer in 1.5 hours subject to fine of $12k per min. Onsite contact for telephone support OEM Programmers in Czech Republic & Advanced Systems in Clawson MI. Implement & Train personnel on PM & Work Order system using SAP Plant Maintenance Module CMMS software. Ordered all parts that were not production component parts using SRM in SAP.. Maintain Maintenance & Repair Operations and all supporting documentation in accordance with TS-ISO 9001 standards. Insure assembly systems maintain Conformity & Traceability with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

UNITED INDUSTRIES (Spectrum Brands) Louis, MO. (Chapin Campus) Manufacture & Packaging of Insecticides, Pesticides, & Herbicides for consumer use. Lead Maintenance Technician/Senior Programmer (Facility wide) 8/2007 to 4/2014 14 Direct Reports. My Team backed up the 38 Line Technicians that reported to the respective Production Supervisor. Responsible for 13 production lines in 4 facilities, 2 warehouses. 2 tank farms (1 solvents and chemicals, 1 LPG for use as aerosol propellants). Research products and systems to interface machines, hardware and software. Procured and programmed software required for operation. Senior Programmer responsible for all PLC, HMI, and network Communication programming as well as Proprietary Device controls programming. Trainer, Programmer, and Chief Troubleshooter on Palletizing Fanuc Robots Maintain functional library of all PLC, HMI, and proprietary programming files and related software Personally responsible for calibration and maintenance of explosive gas detection equipment to include related explosion suppression systems. Assist in Technical Support of Maintenance Operations at 3 other facilities; Edwardsville IL.(Warehouse & Distribution Center), Earth City MO.(Warehouse & Distribution Center), Earth City MO.(Pet Group Production Facility) Lean Manufacturing Project to implement quick changeovers (dubbed "Pit Stop") (Averaged 60% reduction in Changeover time) Traveled to Factory Acceptance Testing for new equipment purchases to sign off for shipping to site. Project coordinator (ranging from $10,000 to $1.2 million) Project Manager (largest was $4.2 million)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY Hazelwood MO. St. Louis Assembly Plant (SLAP) Assembly of Ford Aerostar, Explorer, Right-Hand Drive Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer, & Lincoln Aviator Maintenance Team Lead (Tire Room) Apprentice Electrician UAW Skilled Trades 4/1988 to 1/2007 Worked as part of team writing all PLC error proofing code for line control (FMVSS) operations interfacing with Atlas Copco DC tool. Repair of Automotive Powertrain Control Electronics (PCM), Emission Control (EEC) and A/C Systems (OBD I & II) Coordinated repairs with Trades, maintained records, oversaw cleaning and inspection of production equipment Certified as Green Belt in Six Sigma Project was scrap reduction in Chassis Dept. (annual savings of 1.1 million) Responsible for presentations in Chassis Dept. for ISO 9001 & 14001 audits Qualified Operator on 73 job operations, 4 Production Team Lead positions, & Heavy Repair operations