Joe — Senior Controls Engineer

21 years Computer repair, and software debugging using software from 1989 to present. 19 years PLC, HMI, MMI Programming on Automated Machinery and Robotics

03/12-present Parker Hannifin, New Britain Ct. Maintenance and Facilities manager. Manage up to 50 direct reports including contractors, subcontractors and electrical, mechanical and instrumentation crew. Maintain 2 million dollar budget over 2 cost centers. Lead person on all machine controls and troubleshooting

09/04-02/07 Advanced Engineering Group, Naugatuck Ct. Automation & Controls work for various companies. I did contract work for Proctor & Gamble Stamford, Peter Paul, Naugatuck, and several other local companies. I do project work relating to creating engineering documents (Cad, Schematics, Design Basis, EI), PLC programming, new installations, troubleshooting, etc

02/07-03/12 Veolia Water. Naugatuck, Ct. Electrical Controls. Work on all waster water treatment plant equipment. I repaired the Plantscape data acquisition systems that had never worked. Program and install all new equipment ( PLC 5, SLC 500, Wonderware Intouch) and do project engineering work. All plant electrical duties as well

03/03-09/04 Dominion Millstone Nuclear Power Plant, Waterford, Ct. NUCLEAR ELECTRICIAN II. Maintain power grid, work in radiation controlled areas, maintenance on power inverters, batteries, emergency lights. Repair and PM of motors, generators, circuit breakers, automatic and manual bus transfers, motor generators, switchboards, and emergency Diesel generators. All electrical work associated with a power plant

03/01-03/03 Entegee Engineering, Cherry Hill, N.J. AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS ENGINEER. Contracted to make robot and PLC modifications to automation line that builds F22, ABR (Raptor), and JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) radar systems. Specifically sought out by Northrop Grumman (2nd largest defense contractor) to handle this project due to specific job skills that are needed to handle numerous components and control interfaces on the line. Specific job requirements were Adept robotics programming, Cognex Vision, and Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI's

04/99-03/01 Gold Peak Limited (located in Taiwan) ELECTRONIC ENGINEER CONSULTANT. Hired as Consultant Senior Engineer responsible for the installation, setup, and training and of all equipment and systems imported from the U.S. regarding Lithium Ion cell manufacturing. In charge of all equipment acquisition and systems in keeping with planned automation schedule of mass-producing Lithium Ion cells for Battery packs. Key person in troubleshooting existing and new equipment, and integrating separate pieces equipment into automated lines. Program and debug software programs using PLC's, HMI, MMI, Robotics, proprietary software for different equipment, Laser controls, servo controls and all other software related programs. In charge of all maintenance personnel in plant and give direction for all equipment operation and design of new equipment that will be purchased

10/98-04/99 Goldpeak USA San Diego, CA. SENIOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS ENGINEER. One of three people kept out of 400 employees to move all operations, equipment to Taiwan due to Plant foreclosure. Electrical Engineer responsible to move and set back up all equipment located in Waterbury, CT. facility. All equipment valued at over 30 million with Lithium Ion automation project forecast to be 120 million in next 2 years in Taiwan. Responsible for new startup in San Diego of mixing facility to support Lithium Ion market in Taiwan

05/96-10/98 Goldpeak Lithium Batteries / Duracell- New Products and Technology, Waterbury, CT SENIOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS ENGINEER. Responsible for the installation / repair /calibration and troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, computer and PLC controlled equipment. Program and debug PLC programs using GeFanuc PLC software, Robotics, Laser controls and many other proprietary software programs for different machines. Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of Lumonics lasers for welding. Worked with many vendors to finish new machinery when problems arose beyond their means to handle. Key person in integrating different types of equipment to operate as one unit, tying in operator interfaces, touch screens, data gathering equipment, and other various equipment

05/95-05/96 Beiersdorf, Inc. South Norwalk, CT. ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN. Responsible for installation/ repair/ troubleshooting of electronic and electrical equipment regarding production and packaging equipment. Responsible for up keeping of lasers. Troubleshoot different types of rotary fillers as well as conveyance systems. Program and debug PLC programs on existing machinery using Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Ge Fanuc software. Perform preventive maintenance on electrically controlled machinery and wiring of complicated high tech equipment

02/89-05/95 Peter Paul / Hershey, Naugatuck, CT. SHIFT ELECTRICIAN. Install / Repair / PM all electrical / electronic equipment. Troubleshoot and repair motor controls, lightening circuits, casepacking equipment, conveyor equipment, belt trackers, packaging machinery, cooling tunnels, and cartoners. Responsible for all programs of Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, SLC100, programmable logic controllers. Responsible for the repair and troubleshooting of all electronic and electrical malfunctions involving high speed production and packaging equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on electrically controlled machinery, due periodic motor maintenance, and wiring of complicated high tech equipment. Install new machinery per electrical code. Perform general electrical plant maintenance, such as working on lighting circuits, HVAC, and power distribution system. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC. Responsible for the mechanical repair, troubleshooting, and PM of all production machinery including but not limited to conveyors, belts, gearboxes, clutches, brakes, etc. Maintained high-speed wrapping and packaging in excess of 1000 per minute. Responsible for mechanical repairs of Cartoners, palletizers, pneumatically controlled equipment

12/88-02/89 Ansonia Copper and Brass, Ansonia, CT. ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN. Responsible for repair and troubleshooting of electronic and electrical malfunctions involving wire extruders, motors, and other molding machinery, preventive maintenance on electrically controlled machinery, motors, cranes, and other casting and melting equipment. Responsible for general plant maintenance on all equipment such as lighting, HVAC and electrical distribution systems

08/84 - 08/88 United States Navy, Colts Neck, NJ. / San Diego, CA. ELECTRICIANS MATE SECOND CLASS. Responsible for organizing and scheduling of preventive maintenance program, and scheduled maintenance of shipboard electrical equipment. Repair and PM of motors, generators, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, automatic and manual bus transfers, motor generators, degaussing units, boilers, main engines, main switchboards, and emergency generators. Accomplishments: - Leading Petty Officer -Damage Control Lead Person. -Good Conduct Medal - Switchboard Watch qualified - Honorable Discharge -Battle E Award - PM Coordinator - Sea Service Awards (3 Total) -Safety Officer - Emergency Generator Qualified

33 years of electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer, and programming skills working in the military, Industrial and defense industries. Previous titles are Electrician, Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Industrial Controls Eng, Electronic Engineer, Automation and Robotics Engineer

8 years working as an Electrical, Electronic engineer for equipment design, repair, and upgrading

19 years as an Industrial Controls Technician and Maintenance Mechanic

2 years as Lead person, Maintenance Manager and PM coordinator in the U.S. Navy