Kenneth — Sr. Controls Engineer
Kenneth
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Work History on Automate America
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Programming Skills 10
VB/C/C++/C#/.NET
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About Me
Versatile professional equipped with over 25 years of experience encompassing all aspects of automation and industrial manufacturing equipment with a proven track record of exceeding expectations for productivity, continuous improvement, and cost reductions. Forward thinking leader adept at building relationships across all levels of an organization. Known for innovative solutions, superior trouble-shooting skills, creative ideas, and resourcefulness. Skilled at adding value to organizations, providing a positive impact and exceeding customer expectations.
EXPERTISE & SKILLS:
→ Programming of industrial controls utilizing multiple languages, and platforms
→ Vision systems feasibility, implementation, and programming; correcting miss-application of vision systems
→ Extensive knowledge of and experience with various error-proofing methods, sensor technologies and techniques
→ Design, build, and integration of many different types of control systems and manufacturing equipment
→ Complete project management throughout all phases. Complete management of employees and departments.
VB/C/C++/C#/.NET
Vision (Various)
PLC Software (Various)
HMI Software (Various)
FIS/MES Systems
HTML/Java/Web Design
SQL
Ind. Controls Design
Servo Control (Various)
Python/Pytorch/Tensor/etc.
AutoCAD/Solidworks (3D & 2D design)
Microsoft Office
NEC, OSHA, NFPA 79 Standards
Professional Training: Iconics, Telemecanique, XBT, AB (various), SteepleChase, DVT, Cognex Basic and Advanced, VisionPro.NET, Keyence sensors and vision, Sensopart, CTS, AIA, Fusing, Safety systems, NFPA 79, Customer Specific Requirements, Welding, MSHA 48
Other classes completed: Various Business, AB Programming, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, GCCH, GCCS, GCCE, GCRW
Skilled Trades 1
Professional Competencies 14
Operations Manager Project Manager Controls Department Manager
Applications 6
My Business
Work Experience7
Consulting and contracting with various businesses on project and engineering management, engineering, error-proofing, and six sigma projects. TRITECH – CONTROLS ENGINEERING 2024- KELLOGG'S, MISSISSIPPI LIME (MSHA 48 CERTIFIED), HILMAR CHEESE ADVANCED SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS, PROJECT MANAGER / CONTROLS DEPT. MANAGER 2021-2024 Managing all aspects of the design and build of multi-million-dollar automotive manufacturing assembly lines. Resident Vision expert. AUTOMOTIVE DYNAMICS / DEEPVIEW, Automation Manager / VP of Engineering 2020-2021 Managed all Engineering of a small startup company to bring an AI Vision System to market.
Various Controls and Vision engineering projects in Automotive, Foundry and Municipal
Started a small business primarily dedicated to controls and error-proofing, but also supported all aspects of custom automation as needed in Automotive manufacturing, Food, Pharmaceutical, Foundry and Municipal • Engineering (Vision, Controls, FIS, Sensor Systems, Mechanical, etc.) Management of all projects. • Business Management, Continuous improvement, workflow optimization and coordination of work efforts between all employees • Sales and sales rep. support – Marketing strategies and materials (presentation, movies, newsletters, etc.) Partnered with sensor, vision, and other strategic companies to provide low cost, high return on investment solutions. Steadily increased business volume every year.
(FORMALLY HENSHAW ELECTRIC) Promoted from Sr. Controls Vision Engineer / Project Manager. Project management for fixed quoted and T&M projects in Automotive manufacturing, Food, and Pharmaceutical. Resident test applications expert, responsible for all R&D projects and new product development. Extensive industrial equipment design and support for all departments.
Promoted from Controls Engineer. Complete Project management for fixed budgeted retrofit and Turn-Key projects.
Resident Test applications and AB expert, Industrial controls design and programming, Project management for fixed quoted projects.
Resident Leak and Flow test expert. Developed several patents in Flow test methods currently owned by Eaton. Designed and maintained automated and robotic assembly and test systems for fuel delivery system products. Developed machine controls specifications and supervised OEM's during all phases of Advanced Engineering projects.
Education / Training / Certificates1
Major: EET - Minor: Mathematics (Analytical Trig., Calculus, Statistics) Other classes completed: Various Business, AB Programming, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, GCCH, GCCS, GCCE, GCRW
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