Anthony — Automation Engineer

Wyandotte, MI Leading global supplier of commodity chemicals and chemically derived products Lead Wyandotte Engineering Compounding Plastics Plant (WEPC) in process controls and digital initiatives Serve as a Digital Pioneer for PMN Operations to develop digital needs analysis and roadmap for NA EPC plants. Collaborate with BASF Smart Manufacturing to implement digital tools via tablets Lead team in the evaluation and selection of vendors for industrial field devices Create URS and scope of work for control system and SCADA system upgrade to interface with upcoming MES Lead the deployment of mobile computers and network printers and document process for SOP to support Packaging Support plant EHS though completion of designated AIMS tasks Support plant maintenance with troubleshooting plant controls and network Serve as Officer of Automation Security (OAS) for the WEPC plant supporting GANS and BASF standards through documenting system network and host.

Southfield, MI Leading global supplier of commodity chemicals and chemically derived products Lead Marketing and Business Development of robotic technologies and digitized products for the collision repair industry Lead team in the evaluation and selection of vendors for robotic painting system technologies Inquire and Solicit technical companies for joint development and/or supply of products Create and Manage Non- Disclosure Agreements, Scope of Work, technical specifications and procurement contacts with Corporate Legal and Procurement Completed system cost analysis for automated robotic paint system for potential customers Created market questions and conducted market analysis through visiting customers Conducted project management of development, launch, and marketing strategy for KPI management tool.

Auburn Hills, MI Tier 1 Manufacturer of Powertrain and Engine Components Engineering Automation support to production team for daily production and process improvements Planned, Executed, Monitored, and Controlled the implementation of Basic Equipment Care system using Autonomous Maintenance Principles Created AM documentation, work instructions, frequency map, one-point lessons, component sheets, and trained Weber Management, Supervisors, Engineers, and Operators on system. Created a Fanuc robot programs for new product introduction. Modified WINCC HMI and Siemens PLC for new product introduction. Installed and commissioned Cognex Data Matrix Camera for Variant SPC stations

Livonia, MI Leading global supplier of electrical/automaton products, systems, and technical service Provided standard programming, custom programming, system installation, system commissioning of Siemens Industry programmable logical controllers and HMI Commissioned and programmed Twenty (20) SIMOCODE proV MMC buckets on Tidewater Marine Vessel with documentation of project status. Directed electricians in required modifications due to incorrect installation. Troubleshooted PROFIBUS communication problems using technical knowledge and PROFITRACE unit to rectify reoccurring downtime issues. Modified SIEMENS S7 v5.5 PLC program and WINCC protoool HMI for Chrysler Trenton Plant. Modifications required for displaying CNC/Machine Center Factory Information System status of Part Count, Downtime, MTBF, MTTR, Starved, Blocked, and In Process. Developed PM documents for Chrysler Toledo Plant using WCM format of all Siemens controls or power products in Body Shop. Documents included product picture, part number, lead time, PM frequency, maintenance time, and cost.

Auburn Hills, MI OEM Automobile Manufacture First Line Manager of skill trades and production Managed UAW skilled trades (electricians) and production team leaders in a highly automated body shop. Insured that daily man requirements were fulfilled within my production area of Body Shop. Involved with the implementation of WCM (World Class Maintenance) through writing Kaizen and EWO's (emergency work orders) to rectify downtime issues. Developed downtime trends using Factory Information System to improve throughput. Lead team mixed of UAW production, management, and skill trades in AM activities in model area of Body Shop

December 2012 - April 2015 (2 years 5 months) Trained to provide standard programming, custom programming, system installation, system commissioning of Siemens Industry programmable logical controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface ( HMI), and Drives. Chrysler Group LLC Maintenance Unit Leader

May 2012 - October 2012 (6 months) Manage UAW skilled trades (electricians) and production team leaders in a highly automated body shop. Insure daily man requirements were fulfilled within my production area of Body Shop. Assist with the implementation of WCM (World Class Manufacturing) through writing

Warren, MI Tier 1 Manufacturer of Flexible Elements/Bellows to General and Automotive Industries Engineering support to APQP and production team for new products and daily production Implemented tooling management system using visual management to reduce scrap and improve product quality Created packaging, standard operation procedures, process flow charts, and PFMEA in support of APQP during new product launch. Lead Manufacturing Engineering department in General Motors material change for all existing and new products lines to reduce material cost. Supported Motoman arc-welding robot by troubleshooting and weld path modifications Reported weekly Overall Equipment Effective (OEE) of responsible lines to reduce production downtime and implement continuous improvement activates. Produced preventive maintenance programs for ABB robotic systems Prepared Budget Application with cost justification for automation improvements

ABB, Auburn Hills, MI Leading global supplier of industrial robots, manufacturing systems, and service Provided standard programming, custom programming, system installation, system commissioning, of ABB robotic electrical, software, mechanical products and applications. Consistently achieved 100% budget and time targets in the installation of vision robotic cells for Ford Edge/Ford Flex and provided mechanical and electrical system support for customer production and maintenance teams. Enhanced customer maintenance capabilities by developing standard operations and troubleshooting procedures for new systems. Improved territory technical support with courtesy visits to customers and supplied sales leads for maintenance and engineering services. Increased sales by providing custom 2D / 3D vision robotic programs used in system development for feasibility studies. Prepared detailed reports for management regarding robotic / system detects affecting installation, operation, and preventive maintenance.

Battle Creek, MI Tier 1 Components supplier to several Automotive OEM's. Engineering lead on multiple production line kaizen activates, process changes, and new product launches. Finished product improvements on VA / APQP teams, by modifying Arc welding procedures, PLC, and robotic programs for prototype production. Reduced production downtime problems 50%, by using Perato Analysis diagrams on three of five lines. Regularly completed Control Plan, PFMEA, Process Plan, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for new product launch and engineering change notices within project time constraints. Delivered a production line layout and standard operation procedures within takt time using YPW equipment procurement/validation standards and lean principles. Reduced PFMEA rpn levels by designing and integrating poke yokes, to correct customer (Honda, GM, Mitsubishi) quality corrective action (5Y).