Daniel — Vision Robot Engineer

Sept. 2016 to Nov. 2017 QMC, Inc., Troy, Michigan Vision Robot Engineer Worked in GeoSight and Dynaguide software. Concentrated in introduction of new application - "Door Dunking" using Gocator sensors. Aided in set up of FMS Systems. Onsite in Toledo, Ohio for company's flagship project featuring 18 systems

Jan. 2016 to Mar. 2016 Vantage Corporation, Livonia, Michigan Controls Engineer - Vision Specialist Participated in introduction to Bluewrist software. Monitored Keyence vision installation. Experience in Teledyne Dalsa Sherlock vision software. Onsite for company's pertinent project. Studied RTGC32 software

May 2015 to Sept. 2015 Hirata Corporation of America, New Hudson, Michigan Vision Engineer - Independent Contractor (Aerotek Engineering) Installed and programmed Cognex In-Sight and Keyence Vision Systems for customer on the plant floor. Wrote quick start/set-up guide for Cognex, Keyence and EtherInspect Vision Systems

Nov. 2013 to Feb. 2014 ThyssenKrupp System Engineering, Inc., Auburn Hills, Michigan Controls Vision Engineer - Independent Contractor (JATCA) Setup lab demonstrations of Cognex, Keyence and EtherInspect for internal evaluation. Installed and programmed Cognex In-Sight Vision Systems for TKSE customer on the plant floor

Oct. 2012 to Dec. 2012 ABB Automation, Auburn Hills, Michigan Controls Vision Engineer - Independent Contractor (Beeline, JATCA) Installed and programmed Cognex Checker Vision Systems for ABB customer

Oct. 2010 to Oct. 2012 USS Vision, Livonia, Michigan Application Engineer - Independent Contractor Installed and programmed Banner Vision Systems for various customers throughout North America. Worked with GM, Ford, Chrysler and SC Johnson. Exposure to DVT and PPT Vision Systems

Aug. 2009 to Sept. 2010 Start-up Venture, Odd Jobs, Job Search; actively seeking employment

Mar. 2008 to July 2009 Centric Software, Inc., Campbell, California (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Application Consultant Engineer - Contract Employee Deployed pilot software for PLM based Model Management System at large automotive manufacturer. Created documentation and training materials during Agile development of process management software. Worked on-site with project manager. Supported worldwide effort of clientserver based database. Reported directly to CTO of company. Self-directed and discipline throughout project

Jan. 2007 to Oct. 2007 Capture 3D, Inc., Costa Mesa, California (Novi, Michigan) Application Engineer - Sales Team Supported Sales; performed Installation and Training of Vision Systems throughout the Midwest and Canada. Quickly learned multiple applications (ATOS - topographical surface scanning, TRITOP - digital photogrammetry) in vibrant sales environment. Diagnosed hardware and network failures. Wide range of clients included: Ford Design, Ford Tool and Die, DCX Wind Tunnel, Kobe Aluminum, Beartown, University of Toronto, Wheel 2 Wheel, GE and GM

Nov. 2006 to Dec. 2006 Shafi Inc., Brighton, Michigan Application Consultant Engineer - Contract Employee Worked on 3D stud measurement system for DCX in assembly plant environment. Trained users and led install for Reliabot PC Vision system. Completed contract on time and within budget

5/05 - 8/06 Project Manager / Project Engineer - Sales Team Responsible for GM AutoScan Alpha installation. Participated in Test, Debug and Development of robot based scanning - industrial measurement system. Completed Projects on time and under budget at various customer sites for numerous products; Vector, IPNet, P1000 and Autoscan

Mar. 2003 to Aug. 2006 Perceptron, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan

3/03 - 4/05 Technical Specialist - Marketing Returned to Perceptron to support introduction of two Products. AutoFit and AutoScan were targeted at three main customers. Managed Projects from engineering development through first user at automotive assembly plants. Held weekly meetings to direct resources and performance. Examined technical issues on products with entire team and solved them within budget

Jun. 2002 to Sept. 2002 EQS Systems, LLC, Chesterland, Ohio Sales Engineer - Michigan / NW Ohio Represented multiple Principal Electronic Equipment Manufacturers. Ensured proper presentation of goods from Vision and Embedded Electronic Suppliers. Matrox, Basler, SONY, Advantech, Dolch, Custom Video Display, North Atlantic Instruments, VMIC, APW - Electronic Solutions / Vero, Synergy and Themis were the most popular products. Traveled the states of Michigan and Ohio, reported directly to the President of the Company

6/01 - 3/02 Application Engineer - First Tier / New Markets Supported two new sales teams in attempt to grow business. Wrote system proposals and coordinated engineering and installation staff. Presented all product lines to new customers

7/00 - 6/01 Technical Specialist - Automotive Business Unit Reported directly to Director - ABU. Followed key installations and reported status. Decided and implemented steps for success, including hiring/monitoring contract support personnel

May 1999 to Mar. 2002 Perceptron, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan

5/99 - 7/00 Market Evaluator - Industrial Business Segment (concurrent) Examined multiple Applications in various market segments. Performed key tests for system acceptance or system "non pursuit". Worked in small (3 person; Salesman, VP Mktg, myself) teams to commit resources to new efforts

11/98 - 7/99 Coordinator - Optical Checking Fixture Successfully completed build of three units. System installed in field is one of the largest and most complicated ever assembled by Perceptron. Conversely, the aging product was scheduled for extinction. Our team of hardware and software professionals never lost focus while we simultaneously finished our tasks and smoothly transitioned each person into other more profitable exercises

6/97 - 11/98 Director - Application Engineering (concurrent) Monitored all variations of automotive applications. Supervised four Application Engineers. Managed workspace for equipment and team members. Maintained technical support for GMT800 Project. Held Dir.-AE position concurrently while PGEN (Product Genesis Team) Senior Engineer

Project Manager - GMT800 (Body Shop Launch) Project, GM Truck Team (concurrent) 10/96 - 7/97 Coordinated efforts for review of all materials, acquisition of all goods, scheduling of resources and monitoring multiple locations. Installations were supervised by individual Project Managers reporting to each other and myself, for seamless coverage. GMT800 was one of the largest tooling programs; the Perceptron offering comprised over 50 systems in 12 locations. Success from this effort secured large amounts of new business for our company, while the sheer volume supported existing operations. Held PM position concurrently while PGEN (Product Genesis Team) Senior Engineer

6/96 - 7/98 Senior Systems Engineer - PGEN (concurrent) Member of the Perceptron Product Genesis Team. Developed new applications for vision products in the automotive market. Contributed to a dynamic team; built a moving gap and flush inspection system. Coordinated engineering efforts, while responding to customer needs. Worked daily on product improvement and testing. Participated in concept design review, alpha product testing and display of flexible scanning system

3/95 - 6/96 Application Consulting Engineer - Ford Team Technically responsible for all Ford Motor Company Perceptron applications. Concentrated on new applications, supported existing installations, followed new sales and verified measurement techniques for Ford Motor Company. Refined technical traits and forged sales skills

2/94 - 3/95 Project Manager - Ford Team Responsible for all Ford Motor Company Perceptron installations. Coordinated over 100 projects and installation nationwide for Ford and its contracted machine builders. Prepared all sites and documents for transfer to incoming team of project managers, while transitioning into new Application Consultant Engineering role

7/90 - 2/94 Project Manager / Project Engineer Worked on over 50 installations nationwide. Completed proposals, specifications, installations and customer relations, while maintaining overall system responsibility. Extremely varied technical exposure and experience in the automotive build and inspection fields

1/90 - 6/90 Application Engineer - Perceptron, GMbH, Munich, West Germany Supported revitalization of field office. Received, delivered and installed over two million dollars worth of equipment with limited resources

7/89 - 12/89 Project Engineer Joined dedicated customer projects while increasing my product knowledge

Nov. 1988 to Jul. 1999 Perceptron, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan

11/88 - 7/89 Customer Service Engineer Exposure to machine vision industry products and installations. Diagnosing system failures and responding to customer requests are main qualities of position. Very demanding and satisfying role

Jan. 1988 to Aug. 1988 Arthur Andersen and Co., Detroit, Michigan Consultant - Management Information Consulting Div. Worked on SQL database programming for CVMS and PABA systems. Excelled in office environment