Dustin — Robotics Systems Engineer
Dustin
Industries Served
Service Radius & Travel
Work Preferences
Work History on Automate America
Documents on File
Programming Skills 3
There is not a lot I cannot do when it comes to Fanuc robot programming.
Ability to troubleshoot any logic and make basic modifications
Achievements
2
Tenure

Profile
About Me
A seasoned robotics engineer for Fanuc robots. Has the ability to turn a wrench, program robots from scratch, and/or oversee large installs. Expertise in servo spot welding, material handling, mig welding, material dispensing, and vision to name a few. Also was a weld engineer for six years and a project manager for four.
Skilled Trades 2
I worked my way up through the maintenance ranks. It gave me skills such as wiring, plumbing, and superb troubleshooting skills along with the ability to work well in the team environment.
Software Competencies 2
Professional Competencies 4
Designed lean manufacturing cells for large Teir 1 launch which included 400 robots
Held many Kaizen events to improve processes and create procedures
Assembly and process design in manufacturing are a passion of mine
I have been programming robots for 18 years now. The highlight of my career so far has been overseeing the installation of 400 spot, mig, and material handling robots at a Teir 1 supplier to GM and Ford.
Applications 2
About half of the many robots I've worked on in my career have been material handling robots.
The first 16 years of my career was with welding robots. The past few years have been steered more towards material handling.
Why Choose Me
You will not find a more versitile contractor who can do anything from mechanical assembly to robot programming to project management.
Work Experience6

Business owner and contract robot programmer for Fanuc robots
Responsible for press room personnel, throughput, and improvements
Train and hire 160 employees for 200,000 sq ft expansion and a new vehicle launch.
Purchase and track 400 robots and peripheral equipment totalling over $20M for a greenfield facility launch
In charge of weld setup and quality improvement
Education / Training / Certificates1
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