James — Controls Engineer

PLC and Robot

Sortation Conveyor Installation and Commissioning

Following controllers GE, TX Inst., Toyota Controllers PC1,PC2 PC2 j,PC3, Allen Bradly RS Logic,Studio 5000, Factory Talk ME, Power Flex, Ethernet, Device Net,Profi Net,

Fanuc robot, GE Delta robot,

Estimating Applications Engineering / 2024-2026 Training within the Electrical Estimating for various clients UPS, Fed Ex, Amazon,USPS. Robot Installation / Tech Support 2021 - 2024 Trained and managed installation team for installation of GE Delta robot systems for various USPS throughout the US. Assist in the commission of the Delta Robot for PIVR USPS project. Assisted Millwright team with system installation Completed wiring and programming for electrical interlock systems between USPS and Fortna systems. Completed daily site reports should include daily problems encountered, countermeasures for problems, progress reports, and two day scheduled forecast. Electrical Superintendent / 2018 – 2021 Trained and managed installation team for installation of GE Delta robot systems for various USPS throughout the US. Managed contractors for parcel sortation systems for installation for various clients like UPS, Fed Ex, Amazon facilities throughout the US. Improvements of various product lines dealing with sortation system. Troubleshooting of various parcel sortation systems both mechanically and electrically.

Springfield, Ky. 2016 – 2018 New Product Launch for Ford OEM Instrumentation Panel as well as products for Toyota, and Dodge OEM's Debug new machine programs as well as add logic to new existing programs. Address problem issues and implement countermeasures for existing problems for smoother product launch Ensure quality product through Poke yoke vision systems Create HMI Programs and alter existing HMI programs

Louisville, Ky. 2015- 2016 (Contract) Program HMI and PLC new and existing equipment for Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant's new instrumentation process assembly line. Worked with Union electricians to plan and schedule high voltage work. Assisted with installation and start-up on new conveyor lines for the new Body Shop.

Georgetown, Ky. 2014 - 2015 Program HMI and PLC new and existing equipment for various clients within Ky. And WV. Complete Unidraft drawings for various clients

Harrison, Oh. 2010 - 2014 (Contract) Worked with Engineering Dept. for new AR2 engine project in Huntsville, Al. performing machine programming for process test equipment as well as Machining process. Completed various job assignments installing quality system using RFID Tag system. Completed job scope layout for interlocking system for Toyota's transmission plant machining area for robot cells. Install additional RFID Systems for parts selection / parts confirmation system for their Transmission Assembly Plant in West Virginia. Supervised and trained 3 new Toyota Team member on PLC,HMI and RFID Tag Reading system. Trained various maintenance team member on Omron and Keyence camera vision systems

Houston, TX. 2008 - 2010 (Contract) Setup schedule and implementation of assured electrical grounding and bonding program for US Military base in Baharia, Iraq. Completed training for impedance tester 1652 / 1652B and 1653B Multifunction Electrical Tester. Performed generator wiring for electrical generators ranging from 45KVA to 300 kva to supply electric for basic life needs, eating / living quarters as well as Medical and combat logistics facilities. using both NEC and British Standard electrical codes. Lead and scheduled daily activities for electrical jobs for team of 10 electrician Performed daily scheduling as well as completing electrical inspections for US Government Facilities This position was under a yearly contract with KBR.

Bowling Green, KY 2007 - 2008 (Contract) Modify machine programs to reduce downtime and increase cycle time for better machine efficiency and increase productivity. Modify machine PLC programs to increase cycle times saving up to 25% cycle time Install new devices for machine efficiency. Self-managed projects for increased production capacity increase. This position was under a 4 month contract with Aerotek Eng. Services

Glasgow, KY 2007-2008 Plant Service Engineer responsible for all plant electrical equipment modifications and repairs. Completed electrical PM's for process machining centers and assembly process equipment. Programming and troubleshooting production process and machining centers Kiazen existing equipment for production efficiency Perform electrical p.m.'s on existing equipment This position was under contract with Aerotek Eng. Services, Contract purchased by SKF Bearings Plant closed and relocated to Mexico.

Georgetown, KY 2006-2007 Plant electrician is responsible for all plant electrical equipment high and low voltage AC and DC. Assisted in line coverage of monitoring of production lines and equipment. Responsible for following preventive maintenance system Programming and troubleshooting production press and trim equipment Preventive maintenance of high voltage buss line/ switch gear equipment Electrical servo drives of cooling conveyor systems Follow all safety policies of company This position ended due relocation to Southern Ky. to work with SKF Bearings

Georgetown, KY 2005-2006 Specializing in Control Engineer of projects for various automotive companies making control panels for process equipment. Programming and installation of equipment. Designing electrical systems for automated equipment for the automotive industry AutoCAD experience On-Site system start-up of systems at customer's facility passing customers start-up checklist Position ended due to downturn in the US economy

Cynthiana, KY 2004-2005 (Contract) Specializing in electrical controls for process equipment Manufacturing brake and fuel line tubing for several tier one automotive companies. Work towards cost saving by improving scarp reduction through machine program changes. Left company because of union dispute concerns with job responsibilities of salary position

Georgetown, KY Scheduled and prepared jobs to be completed throughout the year for team members to complete. Scheduled major shut-down jobs to be completed by outside contractor as well as Toyota team members. Responsible for monthly reports for major breakdown repairs as well as preventive, predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance of all equipment. Responsible for making quarterly and year budgets reports to upper management. Responsible for repairs and reports for machine breakdowns affecting the over all production of the engine. Responsible for making constant improvement to all production and machining equipment via production work request. Responsible for major model changes working with coordinators from Japan and US and Foreign contractors while implementing changes for new model engines. Have saved the employer over $400,000 due to the Toyota Kiazen System when completing Engine Model Change. CNC Programming, program modification and trouble-shooting. Training members in reading CNC program sheets and making modifications to programs. Development of PLC programs debug and repair customer's order. Development operational instructions for customer Development of recommended maintenance for equipment Development of special device change- out and set-up instructions Long history dealing with manufacturing process equipment Responsible for implementing the best possible controls solutions for launch, continuous improvement, lean and visual manufacturing principles on the manufacturing floor. Left this position to move down closer to family in Southern Ky.

Louisville, KY Preventive Maintenance on Forging Presses, Strike Presses and Conveyor Systems Machine repairs Machine troubleshooting Hoist repairs and rebuilds

Louisville, KY Rewire of renovated housing complexes Lead Electrician Planned daily jobs for other junior electricians