Matthew — Automation Technician

Commissioned FANUC forging cells from build through installation, including robot mastering, home positions, safety checks, I/O debug, startup support, and fault recovery. Performed tool setup including TCP and payload configuration for custom end-of-arm tooling and created user frames onsite to match real-world cell conditions. Installed a robot cell independently over approximately one month, including mechanical assembly, field wiring, conveyors, fencing, sensors, cylinders, and interlocked devices before robot program deployment. Commissioned and integrated FANUC forging cells including robot touch-up, I/O handshakes, CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP, and startup support. Configured DCS in RoboGuide and deployed to production robots; tuned Cartesian zones and joint limits to protect surrounding equipment and support safe operation. Modified robot program flow to support sample-part reject routines for quality checks and last-part cycle completion within an existing production program structure. Updated AutoCAD Electrical schematics and as-builts to reflect installation and commissioning changes. Created TP utilities and in-program safety improvements for maintenance handoff, including frame verification and logic safeguards to help prevent dropped parts or unintended motion. Trained maintenance on program improvements, safety-related logic, and recovery considerations for ongoing production support.

PLC / HMI: Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, View Designer, PLC troubleshooting, HMI screens, alarms, timers, counters, calibration screens, run charts, cycle timers, machine status displays Commissioning: Machine startup, I/O verification, point-to-point checks, dry-cycle testing, sequence testing, field-device troubleshooting, production debug, maintenance handoff Controls Hardware: Control panels, 24VDC controls, relays, safety circuits, VFDs, Ethernet/IP devices, IO-Link devices, load cells, pressure sensors, reed switches, pneumatic valves, cylinders, conveyors, grippers

mastering, TCP/tool setup, payloads, user frames, path touch-up, robot recovery, DCS zones, production startup support • Installed and commissioned Kawasaki robotic welding cells during production startup; touched up paths for spot welding, material handling, and sealant. • Worked alongside PLC technicians during startup; loaded programs from simulation and supported safe, repeatable operation in production zones. • Created maintenance positions and supported safe robot operation in shared work zones.

Consistently deliver automation solutions aligned with customer quality and safety standards. Experienced in commissioning, validation, and production support with clear documentation and adherence to ISO 13849-1 safety requirements

Experience working on machine safety systems designed to ISO 13849-1 Category 4 / PL e requirements, including dual-channel architectures, fault detection, and validation during commissioning. Safety-first with clean documentation and reliable production support.