Brandon — Automation Engineer

NRTC, Birmingham, AL 04/2019 to Present PLC/RB Engineering Services MAGNA/KAMTEK (MBUSA) Engine cradle, autobody manufacturing: E-COAT, wax/motor coating, Laser/several welding, sealant, and roller hemming processes FANUC/KUKA, ROCKWELL/SIEMENS WATS LLC -Business Management, Ownership Project commissioning, staffing, scheduling, payroll, bids, candidate orientations and training UPS: Oregon, Texas, Ohio, California 09/2018 to 05/2019 Controls Engineer -Seasonal Maintenance support of corresponding software applications, machines, hardware, and components: Parcel distribution conveyors, sorters, chutes, photo-eyes, cameras, flow-control (FPM), auto labeling, visicon, I/O mapping, interlocks, racking, auto palletizing... Rockwell, Siemens GIFFIN USA, Auburn Hills, MI 05/2018 to 09/2018 Project Engineer Coordinate and Manage: client accounts, contractors, PO's, P&ID's, responsibility & open issues matrix, preliminary/final prints, cut sheets, scope of work, scheduling, supplier/customer meetings, cost reductions... Large Industrial HVAC units, Paint Booths, Air Houses, Ventilation systems, (RTO's) RS/STUDIO5000, AutoCAD, VFD config, Electrical Circuitry, Power Distribution, Air Pressure, Plumbing TESLA MOTORS, Fremont, CA 04/2017 to 03/2018 Systems Engineer -Contract (COMAU) Complete project commissioning TESLA's NEW "Model 3" Battery Driven automotive production lines (BIW); Impressively innovative, tri-level, fully automated, manufacturing facility Write RB programs from scratch "out-of-box", simulation, setup-wizard, interlocks, zoning/handshakes FANUC (Most Models) KUKA (KRC-4)/ RS5000v30, S7, RoboGuide, UltraEdit, iRvision 2D & 3DL, CMM KUKA A&T, Fenton, MI 01/2017 to 04/2017 Controls Engineer Innovative Integration; Complete Assembly, Debug, and Testing of automated powertrain systems: Vacuum, helium, PSI, pressure, hydraulics, pneumatics, sequences, data collection, RFID, traceability system, Servo driver configurations, CPU, HMI setup, electrical wiring, plumbing R&E Automated, Macomb, MI 08/2015 to 12/2016 Controls Technician -Contract FMCO, GM, MAGNA(LMV/VEHTEK/P&F), CHALLENGE: Manufacturing of automotive powertrain, auto body BIW, and final assembly production lines. Program/Teach machines, robots, iRvision cameras, PLC control systems, and all other corresponding components... Followed by continued production support, facility maintenance, weld schedule/parameter adjustments, UTP/TCP/RTCP setup, tooling rebuilds, shim moves, red-rabbit, quality tests, cycle time reductions FANUC, MOTOMAN/YASKAWA, NACHI, ABB, RS5000, UnityPro, S7 300/400, Schneider, SICK, OMRON Automation Movers International, Flint, MI 11/2014 to 08/2015 Engineering Tech INDICON: RS Logix500/5000, AutoCAD Mechanical, eDesign (electrical panel/wiring designs), Draftsight, troubleshoot & debug, edit & update ladder logic routines, run jumpers, dry cycle tests, sequence of operations, setup HMI screens (Rockwell, Siemens s7, FANUC) JR Automation: Complete mechanical/electrical/plumbing/pneumatic/CNC/Robot Programing Design, Build, and Installation of various low volume, automated lines. Redline and implement designs, troubleshoot and debug systems, run parts. (Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food Grade, Aerospace) FANUC Robotics, Rochester Hills, MI 01/2014 to 11/2014 Process Technician Manufactured intelligent robotic systems *Pi250's-1000's, LR Mates, and RoboDrills Ran paint, air, and solvent lines, QD's, cascades, color changers, heaters, pumps, servos Built rails, mount robot units, gears/bearings, set backlash, lift zones, run cat-tracks Set up PDP's & SCC's, jumper wires to controllers, test connections, power up HMI's, test runs, mastering, calibration, set working positions, purge units, final assembly Eberspaecher NA, Wixom, MI 06/2013 to 01/2014 Lead Welder/ Robot Technician Maintenance and operation of Robotic welding cells, troubleshoot/debug/ robots and welders, configuration settings, MOTOMAN/ YASKAWA Manual MIG/TIG production weld & repair automotive exhaust systems in a fast pace production setting while assisting/training co-workers Delta Tube and Fabrication, Holly, MI 07/2012 to 07/2013 Line Leader/ Welder Manual steel welding and fabrication (MIG/TIG/ARC). Automated FANUC Robot MIG & Spot welding applications; re-teach points, weld schedules, parameters, speeds, ensure quality weldment Robot/PLC On-The-Job training along with Robot programming training course held on site MARELCO Power Systems, Howell, MI 03/2011 to 07/2012 Operator/ Welder 3rd Shift Leader: Operate/maintain winding/welding/soldering/pneumatic machines and presses. Perform thorough quality checks, interpret and understand complex blueprints/wiring diagrams Volt/Amp, AC/DC Testing, Magnetic Inductor, Transformer, and Reactor assembly (Coil Winding), copper or aluminum, assemble circuit boards/ panels, wire them up, quality checks Dunnage Engineering, Brighton, MI 04/2009 to 03/2011 Fabricator/ Supervisor Specialized Sheet metal/vinyl fabrication of miscellaneous automotive part dunnage racks: Cincinnati, Accupress, Amada brake presses, mold/die setting, read/write blueprints/schematics, create 1st pc masters, operations setup, lead crew, use of various measuring instruments/tools, product inspection, quality control, welding, rework, logistics