Justin — Controls Engineer

Projects • Job Quoting o Put together multiple quotes for jobs • Siemens Controls Kitting Ford Sterling Axle – Sterling Heights (2 Months) ▪Met with the customer to determine what was needed to update currently running cell ▪Determined the correct type and added Siemens hardware to accommodate new sensors for part checking ▪Updated Siemens PLC program to add logic for new sensors and styles •Controls Commissioning Challenge – Richmond, Kentucky (4 Weeks in house, 2 Weeks on location) ▪Created Controls BOM ▪Created a PLC program from a challenge standard ▪Created a multistep sequence of operations ▪Created a Red Rabbit sequence ▪Recreated the program for a PLC which differed from the standard ▪Updated PLC program after customer gave new requirements ▪Programmed Keyence IV3 camera to check for properly installed rivets ▪Used FactoryTalk View to create an HMI program for the cell ▪Updated controls prints with customer changes •Instructor/ (Interim) Inhouse Head of Controls (10 Months) Gabletek – Troy ▪Programmed Keyence Camera and modified logic to trigger and change programs ▪Set up communications between PLC and Ford spec Kawasaki robots ▪Taught basic PLC classes ▪Added Style to PLC in MIG welding station ▪Wired up PLC test bench ▪In charge of distributing Rockwell licenses to company computers ▪Connected PLC to Process Simulate to control simulation •Controls Commissioning Hammond Roto - Kalamazoo (1 Week) ▪Set up I/O and Comms between PLC and Kawasaki Robots •Controls Support (2 Months) Flex-N-Gate – Shelby Township ▪Diagnosed issue in PLC-based wiring for wiring harness tester •Resoldered broken wire onto ~30-pin connecter ▪Found and fixed issue in PLC code for sonic welding machine •GM Controls Commissioning (7 Months) Kuka – Sterling Heights ▪Assisted bringing up multiple cells and then assisted experienced controls engineers with solutions to their problems which I learned along the way ▪Sent with three others to Kuka Metro Parkway for two weeks to set up a pair of newly built cells to be ready for incoming controls engineers •Configured Siemens HMI with multiple languages •Reported to the controls lead and then worked with the lead electrician to rectify a failure to adhere to GM standards for I/O which I noticed Onsite at GM for Kuka– Lansing Delta Township •Worked on validating multiple underbody production cells in different zones through SCS and NAX checklists as well as troubleshooting and debugging •Once given my own cell, I took responsibility for coordinating with the CPE about fixing issues with missing sensors and updating outdated or incorrect prints and placards for the entire cell •Set up cell with two virtual cells on a single PLC, including one intercell mezzanine conveyor and several Comau roller beds and Roller bed lifter •Debugged several Siemens HMIs •Diagnosed defective linear actuator and made sure that it got replaced quickly o Correctly diagnosed this issue in another cell in the same zone based on explanation of symptoms from a peer •Ended up being the "go-to person" for GM standards onsite •Worked closely with Site lead and the trades to solve electrical and mechanical issues with cells under my purview •Was given authority to directly interface with GM engineers •ABB Simulation Specialist (7 Months) Webasto – Plymouth, MI ▪Created backup program for robots ▪Created and modified simulations which controlled cutting paths for robot sawmills •HMI Setup and Commissioning Flex-N-Gate – Royal Oak, MI •Advisor / Part-time PLC Instructor (3 Months)