Tim — Electrical Engineer
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About Me
Accomplished and performance-focused professional with 23 years of experience in industrial automation with specialization in hardware design, troubleshooting, programmable logic controllers, and SPLC programming. Efficient at spearheading and executing multiple automotive and general industry projects within budget and tight deadlines. Effective leader, capable of managing cross-functional teams while ensuring
successful completion of set-forth goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Leadership
Teamwork
Results-driven
Communication
Integrity
Responsibility
Project Planning and Execution
Regulatory Compliance
Customer Relations
Problem-solving
CERTIFICATIONS:
UL HAET-IADC Hazardous Area Electrical
UL Industrial Control Panels UL 508A
Short Circuit Current Ratings
Siemens S-300F Distributed Safety Engineering
Siemens S7 Programming 2
Siemens AB to S7 Fast Track
Industrial PLC & HMI
ABB IRC5 Robot Programming 1
ARTM, Inc. AB PLC-5 Basic/Intermediate
Skilled Trades (1)
UL HAET-IADC Hazardous Area Electrical UL Industrial Control Panels UL 508A Short Circuit Current Ratings
Professional Competencies (10)
Applications (9)
2017 - 2018 Project Name: Sun Gear Robotic Pack in Cell Role: Controls Project Engineer Company/Client Name: Ford Sharonville Overview/Objective: Sighted Under ABB, Inc.
2017 Project Name: BIW Dodge Ram A, B, C Pillar And Nut Farm Assembly Line Role: Controls Engineer Company/Client Name: Gestamp Mason Overview/Objective: Assisted Project Engineer with resolving hardware design issues and other daily problems.
2016 Project Name: 9f Transmission Robotic Pack in and out cells with AGV Load/Unload Role: Controls Engineer - Scratch Hardware Design Company/Client Name: Ford Livonia Overview/Objective: Robot loads/unloads transmission cases from/to AGV to/from conveyor. Wi-Fi communication utilized for interfacing AGV with PLC.
2016 - 2017 Project Name: Lean Robotic Co2 Laser Cutting Machine Role: Control Engineer - Scratch Hardware Design Company/Client Name: Honda Marysville Overview/Objective: Robotic laser utilized to remove flash from finished bumper fascia for Accord.
2017 Project Name: Robotic Crank Shaft Deburr Role: Controls Engineer, Supervise Electrical Installation, Start-up Debug, Commissioning, Validation, Pro-Tag Sign- Off Company/Client Name: Ford Cleveland Overview/Objective: Cell consists of 2 overhead gantries utilized for loading and unloading 3.5L crankshafts from slat conveyor. Robot picks up crankshaft from slat conveyor and places it over 3 brush stations that are utilized for deburring main and rod bearing journals. Required safety PLC program to be re-written allowing 1 of 3 teach pendants active when safety gate is open.
2013 - 2018 Project Name: Robotic Wash & Deburr Product Role: Controls Engineer, PLC Programming, Hardware Design, Supervise Electrical Installation, Start-up Debug, Commissioning, Validation, Pro-Tag Sign Off Company/Client Name: Ford Livonia, Sharonville, and Van Dyke Overview/Objective: PLC programming and hardware design for 50+ machines with redesign of control panels for UL 508a listing.
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Work Experience(6)
Southfield, MI Application Technology-Paint Organized UL consultation for hospital room disinfection machine workshop. Principal role in redeveloping hospital room disinfection machine to guarantee compliance with UL 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements. Lead international and local team on product redesign efforts including electrical, mechanical, and software changes as well as managing machine rebuild for the new design. Exclusively responsible for constructing electrical drawings through AutoCAD as well as BOMs with SAP. Organize multiple UL field inspections for all hospital disinfection machines. Provide full oversight to UL 61010-1 project rebuild efforts for ten machines, including: o Project planning supervision, materials ordering, communication with vendors and customers. o Create technical specification for panel shop. o Develop Gantt charts to record project schedule, timeline, and percentage complete. Direct communication with customers regarding engineering efforts, product improvements, open issues, implementation of solutions and warranty claims. Work closely with team in designing and enforcing quality control and testing processes for product completeness. Advised Documentation Department regarding product manual updates. Employ analytical and interpersonal skills in accomplishing the following tasks: o Coordinate project meetings with customer and management team. o Explore product cost reduction strategies, prepare and present information to management. o Conceptualize product revisions for cost-saving improvements. o Present and report project status to executives, management and customer. Career Highlights: Attained 99% compliance of redesign efforts during the field inspection and as cited by UL preliminary report. 1% non-compliance was intentional with solution planned out prior to inspection. Played a vital role in reversing inspector's opinion with respect to LEC nonconformance by sighting 61010-1 LEC requirements. Successful in acquiring UL Certification for all machines, ensuring on-time completion with zero cost overruns. Invited to mentor and coach the MAT2 students.
Auburn Hills, MI 10R Sungear Pack In Cell - Sharonville, Ohio. o Project Engineer designing hardware from concept to completed machine. o Create ECPL in compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E. o Research and develop risk assessment for a high safety content cell; maxing out robot safe move zones and implementing multiple safety system initiatives. o Start-up and continued debugging of electrical, hardware and software issues. o Supervise customer run off and lead team in new effort to reduce cycle run time to improve machine operating efficiency. Attend and participate in customer project lineup meetings. Expertise in hardware and electrical system designs using AutoCAD. Lead commissioning, debugging, safety system validation and programming for industrial automation of power train applications. Demonstrated expertise in programming, debugging, and installing robotic washers for Ford power train plants. Drove efforts in overseeing large hardware design projects consisting of PV6 2nd generation eco boost engine assembly line in Ford, Lima, Ohio; Mustang/F150 front/rear differential assembly line in Ford Sterling, Michigan; and transfer case assembly line in Borg Warner Seneca, South Carolina. Review machine process and functionality with customers for final approval and project buy-off. Ensure compliance through specification acknowledgement and understanding. Successfully accomplished a variety of general industry projects. Career Highlights: Obtained customer acceptance of Sungear Pack In machine with schedule compression of 1 week. Project completed on time to meet the new schedule with zero cost overruns. Contributed to one of ABB's most profitable projects.
Troy, MI Formulated and designed industrial automation for ABB, Inc.
Madison Heights, MI
Auburn Hills, MI
Auburn Hills, MI
Education / Training / Certificates(1)
Troy, MI Coursework includes 48 credit hours completed
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- Tim is based in Highland, Michigan.
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- Tim works with Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Electrician as a Electrical Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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