Gold certified Ignition developer. Developed full solutions for MES and shop floor data collection (OEE / downtime monitoring) using Ignition and SQL databases Ignition as a interconnect to solve disparate system communication MQTT & LoRaWAN commisioning with data logging
Experienced technical leader and programmer with a demonstrated success story in the automotive industry. Skilled in SCADA, PLC and Robotics automation for assembly and forming processes with a H.N.C. Electrical & Electronic Engineering from University of Wales, Newport
Skilled Trades 7
Maintenance
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Electrician
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Electrical Power
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Lean Manufacturing
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Instrumentation
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Tooling
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Hydraulics
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Professional Competencies 11
continuous improvement
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Electrical Engineering
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Leadership
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Lean Manufacturing
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maintenance
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Manufacturing
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PLC Programming
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Project Management
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Robotics
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Root Cause Analysis
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wiring diagrams
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Applications 8
Assembly
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Commissioning
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HMI
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Integration
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Maintenance
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Vision
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Welding
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Wiring
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Tools, Machines & Equipment 11
ComputerBasic Hand ToolslevelFixturesDrillConveyorsBasic Electrical ToolsDigital MultimeterCalipersflow meteroscilloscope
Customer Reviews★ 5.01
Zane
Dynamic Design Solutions
5 of 5 stars★★★★★Jul 2023
Simon was a big help at our customer site to support AB PLC and Fanuc Robots on a new product start up. Thanks Simon
Work Experience14
Director of Automation
EControls
Jul 2023 – Present
Technical Operations Manager
Magna
Mar 2021 – Jun 2023
April 2018 - Present Magna International
Controls manager
EBZ Systec, Inc.
Apr 2020 – Mar 2021
Plant Manager
Metalsa
Jun 2019 – Apr 2020
Operations Manager
Gestamp
Apr 2018 – Jun 2019
Assembly Manager
Magna
Jun 2013 – Apr 2018
Kamtek
Assembly & Maintenance Manager
Magna
Jun 2011 – Jun 2013
Plant Launch - Chennai India
Aug 2008 – Jun 2011
August 2008 - June 2011 (2 years 11 months) Area Leader - Controls & Robotics
Automation Group Area Leader
Magna
Aug 2006 – Sep 2008
BGM
Controls Engineer
Magna
Aug 2005 – Aug 2006
Sonora Forming Technologies
Journeyman Electrician
Nomad Electrical Contractors
Nov 2004 – Aug 2005
Oil & Gas Industry
August 2005 - August 2006 (1 year 1 month) Nomad Electrical Contractors Ltd Journeyman Electrician
Nov 2004 – Aug 2005
November 2004 - August 2005 (10 months)
Maintenance Team Leader
Magna
Nov 1998 – Nov 2004
November 2002 - November 2004 (2 years 1 month) St. Thomas, ON Canada Maintenance Electrician
Nov 1998 – Nov 2002
November 1998 - November 2002 (4 years 1 month) St. Thomas, ON Canada
Education / Training / Certificates1
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Gwent College of Higher Education · Electrical Engineering
1994
Facilities Worked At1
Kamtek Inc.
Birmingham AL
Mar 2021 – Nov 2022
What does Simon do?
Simon is a Controls and Robotics Solutions Provider on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Simon located?
Simon is based in Adkins, TX.
What does Simon specialize in?
Simon works with Inductive Automation, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc and Omron as a Controls and Robotics Solutions Provider on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Simon's skilled trades: Maintenance, Electrician, Electrical Power, Lean Manufacturing and Instrumentation.
How do I connect with or hire Simon?
Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Simon can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.
