Justin — Senior Controls Engineer

Led team of controls engineers to develop PLC programs for material handling systems • Process can start from finished sales specifications or consulting with sales department to help design and detail needed hardware and software to meet customer requirements. • Reliability, capacity, unique or specific processes, etc. • Led team to commission and test material handling system at customers' site • Developed training program/materials and train controls engineers in best practices and all required steps from inception to customer acceptance testing pass • Managed all third-party equipment specification including planning, selection, and onsite commissioning • Consistent communication with vendors and customer's vendors to ensure all requirements were met • Escalated issues as needed and organized all tests, reports, and meetings to resolve issues • Worked with vendors' engineers at project site to troubleshoot, diagnose, and help provide solutions • Developed third-party checklists and deliverables required at each stage to reduce and eliminate previously experienced issues with third-party vendors and machines. • Vendor business qualification • Machine functionality, reliability, design qualifications, FMEA • Factory acceptance test requirements • Commissioning and site acceptance test requirements

Marietta, GA Market leading provider of automated end-to-end material handling systems Senior Controls Engineer January 2021 to September 2022 Areas of focus as Senior Controls Engineer: • Led team of controls engineers to develop PLC programs for material handling systems • Process can start from finished sales specifications or consulting with sales department to help design and detail needed hardware and software to meet customer requirements. • Reliability, capacity, unique or specific processes, etc. • Led team to commission and test material handling system at customers' site • Developed training program/materials and train controls engineers in best practices and all required steps from inception to customer acceptance testing pass • Managed all third-party equipment specification including planning, selection, and onsite commissioning • Consistent communication with vendors and customer's vendors to ensure all requirements were met • Escalated issues as needed and organized all tests, reports, and meetings to resolve issues • Worked with vendors' engineers at project site to troubleshoot, diagnose, and help provide solutions • Developed third-party checklists and deliverables required at each stage to reduce and eliminate previously experienced issues with third-party vendors and machines. • Vendor business qualification • Machine functionality, reliability, design qualifications, FMEA • Factory acceptance test requirements • Commissioning and site acceptance test requirements Controls Project Lead Engineer February 2020 to January 2021 Project categories led as Project Leader Engineer: • Led team of controls and electrical engineers to develop all electrical and PLC software for material handling systems • Managed schedules and deliverables for both teams • Led daily and weekly update meetings as needed • Reported status and escalated as needed • Mitigated schedule impacts • Managed and updated budget as project progresses • Worked with electrical and PLC lead engineers to manage all aspects • Ensured all engineers on both teams were fully trained and assisted in gathering any missing details or specifications • Worked with team leads to write all electrical and controls specification documents

Garland,TX Designs and manufactures Slot Die Coating Systems for various industries including medical, electronics, solar, R&D institutions, and others. Key initiatives as Engineering Manager: • Wrote job descriptions, responsibilities, and career development plans, conducted interviews, and defined hiring process • Set clear communication paths, expectations, and schedules to meet department and company goals • Conducted weekly one-on-ones and quarterly and annual reviews Page 3 of 7 • Implemented and led project management processes to ensure timely communications with clients • Defined, wrote, and implemented all project management processes and procedures • Created nine various semi-automated project templates that shortened project schedule creation from 3-5 days to 1-3 hours • Created automated project schedule dashboards to provide a summary of all project KPIs • Created automated executive level dashboards to provide an overall summary of all projects (customer, R&D, innovation) KPIs • Planned and scheduled R&D and innovation projects • Implemented weekly Lunch & Learns to share knowledge and train engineers • Developed design and tolerance guidelines as well as a quick reference guide for CNC machined 3D printed parts to assist engineers during design

Mobile Robotics Division- A Toyota Advanced Logistics Company – Dallas, TX Mobile Robotics development from R&D through manufacturing in the material handling industry Mobile Robotics Lead Engineer December 2016 to February 2019 Department and project responsibilities: • Wrote job descriptions, responsibilities, and career development plans, conducted interviews, defined hiring process, etc. for all engineering disciplines • Set clear communication paths, expectations, and schedules to meet department and company goals • Conducted weekly one-on-ones, and quarterly and annual reviews • Implemented and led project management processes and ensure timely communications with clients • Led safety (system and personnel) design (electrical and sequence) to meet and exceed IEC, ANSI, ASTM, and client standards • Allow personnel entry into work cell with all safety procedures fully defined and easy to follow • Design cell and fencing/protection • Various safety fence hardware (hard fence, Lidar, light curtain, etc.) • Remote access and ESTOP • ESTOP sequence and reliability calculations • Automated vs manual differences • Mobile robot vs robotic arm • Planned and scheduled R&D and innovation projects • Oversaw and planned multiple projects with 1 to 5 year R&D timelines • Reviewed all mechanical and electrical design prior to release for fabrication • Took charge of setting budget for engineering department • Specified and submitted capital expenditure purchase orders for various equipment • CNC Mill • CNC Lathe • Welders • Welding fixture table • Manual machines (bandsaw, mill, lathe, drill press, hand, and power tools) Additional responsibilities as EHS Officer (Environmental Health & Safety): • Created and developed all methods of defining, logging, tracking, correcting, and preventing unsafe environment and work practices • Defined and trained all personnel on safe practices for all equipment, tools, and assembly processes • Established and led the safety team that oversaw inspection of all work areas and practices on a weekly basis and corrected any inadequacies • Categorized and prioritized issues found and implemented corrections • Warehouse safe storage, layout, and safe practices • Conducted environmental noise checks and implemented various PPE requirements • Designed layout and installed all needed safety equipment • Fire extinguishers • Eye wash stations • Chemical showers • First Aid stations • Manufacturing space including: • CNC Mills • CNC Lathes • Manual Machines (Mill, Lathe, Bandsaw, Drill press, slip roll, press brake, etc.) • Waterjet • Welders and fixturing table • Mechanical Assembly • Electrical/wiring Assembly, high/low voltage, and large capacity ultra-capacitors • R&D area, including Robotics testing area (mobile robots and robotic arms) • Responsible for logging and reporting any reportable injuries, near misses, etc. • Recorded the lowest number of reportable injuries (0), near misses (4), and missed days (0), out of 4 locations with manufacturing and assembly functions with a total of ~600 employees in 3+ years • Created and maintained documentation and conducted training regarding emergency plans and evacuation of office building Mobile Robotics Lead Controls & Electrical Engineer April 2016 to December 2016 Specific areas of focus: • Wrote job descriptions, responsibilities, and career development plans, conducted interviews, define hiring process for the controls and electrical group • Set clear communication paths, expectations, and schedules to meet group and department goals • Conducted weekly one-on-ones, and quarterly and annual reviews • Responsible for all electrical design and mechatronics integrations • Design included utilizing ultra-capacitors as power storage for a 2,500 lbs. mobile robot • Various DC and AC voltage levels (560VDC, 320VDC, 300VDC, 220VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC) • Wireless charging implementation • Testing, selecting, and calibrating various sensors • Yaskawa 12 kg Payload 6-axis manipulator • Gantry system • PLC development and programming of Yaskawa PLCs and Yaskawa Motoman Robotic Arms • Led troubleshooting of all mechatronics systems, provided, and then implemented solution • Advised mechanical and software engineers during design through development and prototyping • Assisted in budget development for controls and electrical group

Marietta, GA Provided service, repair, and modification of perimeter security barriers and equipment Provided technical support to clients in need of troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, vehicle detection systems, electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems. Designed custom relay and PLC integration to suit client needs, and provided design, build, and installation services to customers.

Peachtree City, GA Designs and manufactures commercial ice machines and refrigerators/freezers including food prep surfaces Controls & Electrical Engineer R&D Topics specifically responsible for: • Developed innovative, practical, and effective controls to increase performance and efficiency of ice machines while also increasing reliability and reducing warranty costs • Brainstormed and provided proof of concept for electrical and controls progression of ice machines and reach-ins • Supported teammates and other engineering groups' projects with controls and electrical needs such as programming to provide variable life testing of machines or components, or modifying sequence of operations, and programming variable speed control for fan motors and compressors • Continually researched new sensors, components, and methods to improve or create new designs • Created and gave presentations to executive management at end of each project Page 5 of 7 Additional responsibilities as controls and electrical key person: • Reviewed all electrical components to be used in all machines to verify proper operation in system, reliability, cost, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards • Managed creation of vendor packages for all electrical components and any changes to controls to ensure that proper in-house testing and field tests are completed and documented • Approved and released vendor package to purchasing department • Created additional internal engineering standards as needed • Provided support to other engineering groups as well as QC engineering, manufacturing, and technical support departments as needed • Led FMEA meetings regarding electrical and controls • Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies

Cumming, GA [2007-2013] Provided turnkey perimeter security equipment, installation, and service solutions Technical Engineer August 2012 to January 2013 • Received service calls from customers, vendors, and co-workers and talked them through troubleshooting issues with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle barriers from several manufacturers • Trained and updated training of new employees, existing employees, and contractors in classroom and in the field Additional responsibilities included: • Over-the-phone troubleshooting integration issues with vehicle presence loops, IR beams, biometrics, and integration between multiple pieces of equipment • Scheduled technicians to respond to service calls • Tracked completion/quality/correctness of repairs • Designed engineered solutions to meet customers' needs • Sourced and order parts • Maintained inventory in office and out of state service and maintenance office • Assessed customers' equipment for proper security/repairs/replacement • Relayed technical information and explanations to customers in an understandable manner • Wrote quotes to be submitted to customers for approval Controls Trainer September 2010 to January 2013 Designed and taught high and low voltage controls training classes for employees and contractors that covered installing, replacing, and troubleshooting of VFDs, PLCs, and other electrical equipment Control Panel Builder June 2010 to August 2012 • Collaborated with controls engineers in designing control systems for electrical vehicle barriers, UPS battery backup systems, and integration with other equipment • Built control panels from scratch Page 6 of 7 Responsibilities included: • Built and wired the control panels to spec and UL508A • Tracked inventory • Created build/test schedule based on customer needs and equipment lead time • Tested hard and soft controls • Factory acceptance testing Technical Engineer Assistant July 2008 to August 2012 Received service calls from customers, vendors, and co-workers to talk them through troubleshooting issues with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and controls issues. Additional responsibilities included: • Over-the-phone troubleshooting of integration issues with vehicle presence loops, IR beams, biometrics, and integration between multiple pieces of equipment • Scheduled work with customers • Wrote scope of work for quotes Field Service Technician May 2007 to June 2010 Responded to service calls from customers for onsite repair/service of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic vehicle barriers. Position required in-depth analytical troubleshooting and problem solving to repair all types of equipment from numerous manufacturers including SecureUSA, Delta Scientific, Nasatka, Apex, Door King Systems, Gort Spike Systems, Biometrics Controls, Linear Access, and Secure USA.