Joseph — Senior Controls Engineer

On the job self training with support and direction from certified welding associates.

Senior Controls Engineer 9/2016 - Present Leadec (Formerly Helix) Bessemer, AL Responsible for programming automation controls and operator interfaces as well as robots. I am currently working on projects at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. Co-Owner of LeggHorn's Cafe

4/2016 - Present Barkley and LLC Albertville, AL Owner and operator of LeggHorn's Caf. Involved in startup and working with contractors for installation and modification of building layout to suite a restaurant's necessary configuration. Primary financial manager and owner of LeggHorn's accounts. Senior Automation Specialist

2/2013 - 5/2016 (Laid Off) A&E Engineering Responsible for programming automation controls and operator interfaces as well as robots. Projects I have been involved with include Mercedes PLC programming during middle ware upgrade, vision guided robot project in paint department, Assist maintenance troubleshooting in various areas of the pain shop, at Nissan PLC programming for a robot applied cavity wax cell, at GlideWell PLC programming for a robotic grinding cell, at Misa Metals upgrade Panel view 1400 E to Panel View Plus 7, at PACCAR Engine Assisted in changes to assembly line for adding new Atlas Copco Torque guns, at GE wind and power implemented changes to PLC and HMI on a cold spray robotic cell to simplify part changes. Greer, SC Senior Controls Engineer

8/2011 - 1/2013 M+W Group Greenville, SC Responsible for programming automation controls and operator interfaces as well as robots. Projects I have been involved with include robot programming at Mercedes for new models, PLC programming during middle ware replacement, Start up programming and debugging at Crossroads Beverage in Reading, PA, S7 PLC support at VW Chattanooga, TN, Robotic hot water tank weld cell at JR Automation in Pickens SC, PLC expansion at Back Forty Beer in Gadsden, Al, PLC and Robot programming at Flex-N-Gate Mcalla, Al, Robot programming at GM in Springhill, TN. Controls Engineer

7/2004 - 8/2011 Prince Metal Stampings Gadsden, AL Responsibilities include systems design and improvement primarily utilizing Allen Bradley controls, some Omron, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Keyence. Robotics systems, Kawasaki, I&J Fisknar, Fanuc, and Nachi. Assisting the scheduling and managing PM schedules. Supervise a 3 shift maintenance crew, conduct interviews for future associates and help train new staff members. Work with Quality Assurance during model and engineering changes and follow product specification and design changes affecting equipment parameters. Assisted Tool and Die personal to implement and improve die protection and control system improvements. Controls Engineer

5/2001 - 7/2004 TSTECH Boaz, AL Responsible for system design and redesign of carry over equipment for new model and communicating with equipment suppliers our design specifications and delivery dates. Follow up with engineering to track product specification and design changes. Support production team members with line layout and equipment installation and debug new equipment and programming of robotic welding cells using Motoman robotic mig and spotwelders, PLC controlled conveyor systems, automatic and manual assembly fixtures, and assembly cells using Omron and Allen Bradley controls. Controls Engineer

9/1997 - 4/2001 Federal Mogul LaGrange, GA Planned and scheduled maintenance PM program for repair and upkeep of piston casting and machining equipment. Worked with senior Engineers on projects using Siemens S5 and S7 PLC's, Toshiba, Uno and Motoman robotic systems and CNC systems OSP, Fanuc, GM Fanuc and Heindhan. Controls Engineer

9/1995 - 9/1997 Kardoes Rubber Company Lafayette, AL Repair and upkeep of rubber mixing and support equipment. Worked under plant engineer to troubleshoot and program Square D Symax PLC's. Install program and calibrate electronic weighing systems and verify electrical control layouts. Electronics Technician

9/1991 - 9/1995 LG Electronics Huntsville, AL Electronics repair technician. Assembly line repair of: television circuit boards, refurbish line on VCR and FAX machines. Machinist

9/1988 - 9/1991 Pelham Automotive Machine Pelham, AL Repair and rebuild of automotive engines. Resurfacing cylinder heads, valve guide replacement and valve and seat resurfacing, boring and honing cylinders in engine blocks, resizing and finishing connecting rods, refacing flywheels. Customer service, sales and delivering completed jobs

12/2013 Proficy Logic Developer PLC Machine Edition

5/2013 Siemens Proficy Logic Developer PLC Introduction

10/2009 Introduction to configuring and troubleshooting Devicenet using RSNetWorx and Control Logix PLC's KUKA Training Center

9/2011 Basic Robot Programming Mercedes Training Center

5/2007 Fundamentals of Programmable Controllers using RSLogix 5000 Software and using Control Logix 5000 series PLC Kawasaki Robotics

3/2005 Kawasaki Advanced Programming of D Series Controller AS Language Motoman Robotics

3/2002 Fundamentals of Programmable Controllers using RSLogix 5 and RSLogix 500 Software Marshall Institute

9/1999 FANUC CNC Systems 16i/16C Maintenance Control Laser Corporation

9/1998 Advanced Laser Training National Education Center

5/1988 Cocke County High Other skills and equipment knowledge Microsoft Excel, Word and POWERPOINT Auto CAD 2D and some 3D experience PLC and CNC experience: Omron, GE RX7i, GE 90/30, GE RX3i, Allen Bradley (PLC 5, SLC 500, Flex Logix, Control Logix 5000), Siemens S5 S7 and Safety PLC's, Fanuc series 0, 16 and 18, Honeywell Smartpac I, HMI: Allen Bradley Panel View and Factory talk RS View, Automation Direct Robot experience: Uno, Toshiba, Nachi, OTC Daihen, Motoman, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Kuka, Adept Welding: MIG, TIG, Stick Machine shop equipment: Lathe, Mill, Drill press, Surface grinders TS Tech in house training: Scissor lift, Boom lift and Fork lift