Ted — Robotics Engineer

2017.11 - Present - Robotics Engineer - Fives DyAG - Program development and path teaching of Fanuc and ABB Robots - Robotic Integration and Installation Debug/Start-up Support for Fanuc and ABB Robots - Robotic Simulations using Delima and Process Simulate

2017, Course - RobotStudio - ABB Robotics

2010, Course - Custom V5 solutions - DELMIA

2007, Course - InSight programming - Cognex Corporation

2000, Course - YAG laser basic operations - GSI Lumonics - 2001, Course - IGRIP kinematic design - DELMIA

1996, Course - Expert programming - ABB Robotics

1996, Course - Electrical maintenance - ABB Robotics

1995, Course - TRIZ and Robust Design - ASI

1994, Course - Advanced Programming - FANUC Robotics

2017.03 - 2017.11 - Robotics Engineer - ABB - Created ABB vision interface for Robeye RAIO device - Integrated Designetics dispense systems into ABB robots - Used RobotStudio simulation to create path editing methods

2013.03 - 2017.03 - Simulation Engineer - HMS - Created and maintained database systems for documentation and various data - Designed virtual non-automotive robotic systems for integration - Generated accurate cycletimes within a complex integrated system - Determined kinematic feasibility of equipment in design - Created additional programs and libraries in.net/C# to aid in automating workflow tasks in Technomatix software - Created windows applications - Created 3d video presentations of new technology - Evaluated kinematic properties of new robotic designs - 3D printed complex kinematic assemblies for testing using nylon and single thread carbon fiber - Selected simulation software that was capable of handling specific kinematics associations

2010.05 - 2013.03 - Field Service Engineer - ABB - Worked with the following processes: Sealer, Material Handling, Laser Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Washing, Foundry, Spot Welding, MIG welding, Press To Press, Vision, Assembly, Multi- Move Systems, Conveyor, Tracking, PC Integration, Microprocessor Integration - Created a unique vision solution for the PC and integrated this solution with existing robotics technology - Created unique robotic interfaces for new devices allowing a system to execute from a PC rather than a PLC

2008.11 - 2010.05 - Simulation Engineer - Automation Corporation - Created websites for multiple companies - Delmia V5 software expert developing "One of a kind" robotics solutions for the nuclear industry - Lead robot programming teams to complete engineering goals - Created robotic simulations using IGRIP or RobotStudio to prove feasibility or optimize system - Used RobotStudioOnline to edit programs and debug and maintain system parameters in real time - Created automated mass backup systems using the FTP protocol - Set up complex systems using vision and force feedback - Modified robot operating system to create additional applications - Extremely knowledgeable in ABB S4, S4C, S4C+, and IRC5 controllers - Worked with ALL applications

2005.01 - 2008.11 - Robotics Instructor - ABB - Lectured students and answered questions - Developed training materials - Created training demonstrations - Developed programming examples and exercises - Designed training hardware - Scheduled classes based on availability of equipment - Taught a wide variety of classes: S4, S4C, S4C+, Expert programming, Kinematic concepts - Immaculate customer feedback record - Provided additional sales - Created supplemental materials and references for students

2004.04 - 2005.01 - Field Service Engineer - ABB - Managed customer expectations in high pressure situations - Remained knowledgeable in a broad range of robotic technology - Managed all project materials at a customer's site - Troubleshoot/debug all hardware/software - Consulted customers on determining best ROI strategy - Consulted integrators on best engineering practices - Instructed trades on technology usage - Advised management regarding customer satisfaction - Programmed robots - Maintained customer database for documentation purposes - Broad range of skills useful in helping different groups - Trained other Field Service Engineers - Functioned as "programming guru" for the group - Provided additional sales through customer consultation

2001.03 - 2004.04 - Simulation Engineer - GM - Modeled mechanical designs - Established system layout feasibility - Suggested engineering solutions from virtual world - Presented completed work cells to engineering managers - Created offline robot programs - Archived the entire engineering process for retrieval - Automated standardized paperwork - Created a data translation program - Created automated database from workcell files - Created a program that translates robot program formats

1999.10 - 2001.03 - Project Manager - GM - Created and executed project work plan - Provided technical support for mechanical engineering - Created and enforced robot programming standards - Ordered robots, materials, and skilled trades as needed - Managed all resources according to timelines - Managed daily operations of many projects - Approved time and expense reports - Created and enforced deliverable models - Evaluated task risks and created alternate response scenarios - Tracked time and materials across a budget - Mathematically evaluated different billing rate rules - Facilitated team meetings - Resolved/escalated issues when necessary - Archived the entire project for retrieval - Created automated project management tools for meetings - Helped create some of the robot standards GM uses - Worked on largest hydro form project in the world - Installed first aluminum laser cutting system in company - Only manager that could supplement any support - Planned team activities outside the office

1995.02 - 1999.10 - Test Engineer - ABB - Trained new employees - Developed a program to automatically shift robot positions - Created a standard deliverables list for project startups

1993.04 - 1995.02 - Installation Engineer - FANUC - Traveled to various locations to install integrated robotic systems