Michael — Controls Engineer
Michael
Industries Served
Work History on Automate America
Documents on File
Achievements
3
Tenure

Profile

Skills
Programming Skills 5
Develop PLC code, HMI programs using Allen Bradley family of controllers from scratch. Logic created in Function Block Routine and Ladder Logic
AutoCAD 2008, AutoCAD Electrical
Develop and modify Vision systems for both Keyence and Cognex systems
Create and modify Robot programs from scratch
Skilled Trades 8
Software Competencies 4
Professional Competencies 15
Applications 16
Tools, Machines & Equipment 1
Eligibility
Work Experience12

Greenville, SC PLC and HMI development Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Responsible for code and HMI development for Ultra Filtration system. Created I/O lists, and configured I/O tree for program. Tested code with Rockwell's batch platform. Develop Functional Specifications. Create job proposals for other business.
Seneca, SC Responsible for the Controls systems of the Plant Assembly area. Develop PLC code, HMI programs using Allen Bradley family of controllers from scratch. Create and modify Robot programs with Fanuc from scratch. Set up Leak Test systems. Develop and modify Vision systems for both Keyence and Cognex systems. Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting assembly and machining equipment as well as training technicians. Create Electrical control drawing packages using Auto-Cad Electrical. Order and procure Controls Hardware. Lead installation projects

Greenville, SC Responsible for Project and Maintenance Engineering for this international manufacturer of electro-mechanical products utilized in autos.

Greenville, SC Curing Department Electrical Engineer – Oversee installation and perform start-up of various curing presses within Michelin North America. Design of electrical cabinets and produce BOM for electrical cabinets. Write and test PLC logic using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5. Manage projects from beginning to end to include design, oversee contractors, and start up. As project manager, I was responsible for setting timelines, doing cost forecasts, Safety and Ergonomic analysis, and getting estimates for the project.

Anderson, SC Ryobi® Portable Cordless Power Tools - Design circuit boards and programming in C using microcontrollers. Build prototypes and test operation.

(company-wide RIF) Greenville, SC HELCO (Hawaii Electric and Light Company) Duties included writing testing and debugging PLC Logic using Allen Bradley Control Logix software. Logic was created in Function Block Routine and Ladder Logic. Created Graphic Displays using Citect HMI software. Chevron Responsible for BOM (Bill of Materials) for new control cabinets using 1756 PLC's. Updated As-Is drawings using Auto-Cad 2008. Created preliminary architecture to upgrade system from 1771 processors and remote I/O to 1756 processors using Control Net®. Performed Site Survey of Kern River Facility, verifying as-Is drawings with existing control cabinets.

Anderson, SC Developed design for a prototype 4-port battery charger for Ryobi® Portable Cordless Power Tools

Spartanburg, SC Dominion Power Plant, Ladysmith, Virginia Project Engineer for the installation of 2 GE Gas Turbine Generators. Secured quotes and ordered Instrumentation for BOP (Balance of Plant) Located subcontractor for erection of building for 5KV switchgear Walked down electrical systems and delivered turn-over packages to client.

Atkins, VA Troubleshooting and repair of various types of electrical and mechanical equipment Served as full-site electrician Worked with GE Fanuc PLC software

WHILE IN COLLEGE: Anderson, SC 2004-2005 & 2006-2007 Main Assembly Line Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of various types of electrical and mechanical equipment. Work included: PLC software -- Allen-Bradley RS Logix®, Allen-Bradley PLC 5 AutoCad drafting software Fabrication of mechanical equipment Welding experience (TIG, MIG, stick) Preventive maintenance measures to ensure equipment was fully operable Additional work with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Clinton, SC Troubleshooting and repair of various types of electrical and mechanical equipment Served as full-site electrician Experience with PLC software -- GE Fanuc® and Direct Logic®

Laurens, SC Troubleshooting and repair of various types of electrical and mechanical equipment Served as full-site electrician Experience with overhead cranes
Education / Training / Certificates3
BS Electrical Engineering, December 2007 (worked 50-60 hours week while completing degree)
1999, Associate of Science - High Honors Graduate Who's Who Among America's Junior Colleges National Dean's List Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Vice President, Induction Services Distinguished Student, College Transfer Division Distinguished Student, Associate of Science Barry Goldwater Scholarship Nominee













