Zack — Controls and Welding/Joining Engineer
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Programming Skills (15)
Developing and implementing control systems programs by creating programs from start as well as adjusting prior existing programs to fit new applications Update and improve HMI's for manufacturing teams easement of use Commissioning control systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, etc. out of box to be integrated Troubleshooting PLC and robot related application issues
Typical program creation and editing as well as tool manipulation
Intermittent work utilizing Autodesk Inventor to create weldments either from a prior existing part or one made from scratch.
About Me
Controls and Welding/Joining Engineer focusing on vision, controls, robotics, automation, and/or welding that applies to the field of Welding and Controls Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS
● Basic FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa Motoman, and Panasonic robotic programming, Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk PLC/HMI programming, as well as VMT and KEYENCE machine vision software. Basic understanding of Kawasaki Robot pendant navigation and edting.
● Basic knowledge of automation including PLC’s, vision, sensors and pneumatics
● Strong-mathematical skills
● Honest with excellent people skills
● Diligent and hardworking individual with an attention to detail ● Work extremely well in a fast-paced work environment and accustomed to working under pressure
● Basic Spanish communication skills (verbal and reading comprehension)
Skilled Trades (3)
Professional Competencies (5)
-Developing and implementing control systems programs by creating programs from start as well as adjusting prior existing programs to fit new applications including Allen Bradley PLC systems -Update and improve HMI's for manufacturing teams easement of use -Commissioning control systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, etc. out of box to be integrated -Troubleshooting PLC and robot related application issues
-Collaborating with other departments to ensure projects run smoothly including engineering, operations, and project management teams -Assist in quoting on future projects including estimating components, labor, etc.
Applications (8)
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Work Experience(7)
-Developing and implementing control systems programs by creating programs from start as well as adjusting prior existing programs to fit new applications including Allen Bradley PLC systems -Update and improve HMI's for manufacturing teams easement of use -Commissioning control systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, etc. out of box to be integrated -Troubleshooting PLC and robot related application issues -Collaborating with other departments to ensure projects run smoothly including engineering, operations, and project management teams -Assist in quoting on future projects including estimating components, labor, etc.
-Responsible for assisting Lead Welding Engineer in calibrating Resistance Spot Welding gun pressure, current, and auditing spot weld guns and robots as well as other basic startup and unboxing procedures
-Responsible for measuring and assisting in teaching others to measure Aluminum and Steel Resistance Spot Weld sizes through Tessonic Ultrasonic equipment (F-1 and F-2) -Developed Tessonic Reporter Ultrasonic reports
-Create and edit line side documents for welding and robotic applications utilizing softwares and equipment such as: CATIA CAD, Fronius TPS/i, Kawasaki Robotics IDE, WTC Spot welding equipment, and Microsoft Excel. -Lead shift Welding Engineer tasked with diagnosing and creating GMAW (MIG Welding) parameters and settings in automated robotic welding applications as well as assistance in manual weld repair procedures -Utilizing ultrasonic (Tessonics) non destructive inspection methods in RSW (Spot welding) applications to take measurements and develop reports -Basic FANUC and Kawasaki Robot pendant navigation and editing
(See Rivian, Martinrea, and Comau experiences for more in depth) -Develop arc and resistance welding engineering solutions for customers to improve up-time, quality, and through-put -Took on typical tasks of Welding Engineers, and Robot Programmers in addition to others working within the plants and offices. -Maintain relationship with customers regarding welding
-Responsible for assisting in building and debugging automated welding cells and providing technical support and debugging for machine vision cells. -Took on typical tasks of Controls Engineers, Machine Vision Engineers, Welding Engineers, and Robot Programmers in addition to others working within the plants and offices. -Responsibilities also include setting up and running meetings with representatives of other companies to communicate future company needs as well as working with common metal fabrication machinery.
-Responsible for installing and programming vision systems for Mercedes-Benz US International of Vance, AL and BMW of Spartanburg, SC.
Education / Training / Certificates(1)
Facilities Worked At(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Zack do?
- Zack is a Controls and Welding/Joining Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Zack located?
- Zack is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- What does Zack specialize in?
- Zack works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Autodesk, ABB, KUKA and Yaskawa / Motoman as a Controls and Welding/Joining Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Zack's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding and TIG Welding.
- Is Zack available for work?
- Availability unknown. Zack has not marked it recently.
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