Brendan — Senior Controls Engineer

Designed electrical controls hardware for automation and transport systems.

Performed testing and debugging of systems after the installation was complete. This involved inspection of the installation, troubleshooting field wiring, I/O check, PLC logic debug and documentation that systems met the defined scope of work.

Designed software for projects. Software consisted of RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and PanelBuilder.

Created electrical schematics, cable layouts, control networks, panel layouts and material lists using AutoCad.

Interfaced with sales, project management, purchasing, mechanical engineering, panel fabrication shop and field wiring contractors to ensure project completion within schedule and budget.

Interfaced with service department regarding new equipment installations and assisted with troubleshooting existing equipment.

Utilized AutoCad to create wiring diagrams, layouts and specify components for equipment manufacture.

November 2016 – June 2017 Dominion Technologies Group, Inc. Roseville, MI Electrical Controls Hardware Engineer (Contract Position) Checked and redlined E-Plan drawings for Fluid Fill Machines that were created by DTG's UK division. Rechecked drawings after the changes were made. Made revisions to Fluid Fill Machines drawings utilizing AutoCad. Assisted another controls engineer with creating drawings for a Wheel Alignment Machine. Prepared purchase requisitions for materials required for various projects.

March 2013 – September 2016 Infinity Controls and Engineering, Inc. Madison Heights, MI Electrical Controls Engineer and Estimator Prepared cost estimates and proposals for projects being bid. Utilized MS Excel to prepare estimates and MS Word to prepare proposal documents. Designed electrical controls for conveyor systems. Created electrical schematics, cable layouts, control networks, panel layouts and material lists using AutoCad. Ordered materials required for projects.

April 2012 – February 2013 ThyssenKrupp System Engineering, Inc. Auburn Hills, MI Electrical Controls Hardware Engineer (Contract Position) Designed electrical controls hardware for automation and transport systems. Created electrical schematics, cable layouts, control networks, panel layouts and material lists using AutoCad. Utilized PDM software to release and track material.

Jervis B. Webb Company Farmington Hills, MI Senior Electrical Project Engineer, Control Systems Responsible for the overall electrical systems design, specifications and installation for multimillion dollar material handling, baggage handling and automation projects. Interfaced with sales, project management, purchasing, mechanical engineering, panel fabrication shop and field wiring contractors to ensure project completion within schedule and budget. Reviewed subcontractor bids to verify that they complied with the scope of work. Prepared and managed project schedule. Issued purchase requisitions for components, equipment related to, subcontracts and modifications to the contract. Met with customer to clarify and resolve issues relating to the project scope of work. Instituted necessary measures to ensure that the scope of work was met. Designed hardware utilizing AutoCad. PLCs and HMIs consisted of Allen Bradley PLC3s, PLC5s, SLC500s, and Panelviews. Designed software for projects. Software consisted of RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and PanelBuilder. Provided direction to control engineers doing design on the projects. Reviewed electrical schematics and PLC programs for accuracy and completeness. Performed testing and debugging of systems after the installation was complete. This involved inspection of the installation, troubleshooting field wiring, I/O check, PLC logic debug and documentation that systems met the defined scope of work. Position also involved preparing cost estimates for projects that were being bid. Utilized MS Excel to prepare estimates and MS Word to prepare proposal documents