Fidanco — Sr Control engineer
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About Me
Electrical/Controls Engineer and Manager with over 25 years of successful experience. Excellent record in managing and lead the projects and controls design, programming and troubleshooting. Rich experience in automation. Outstanding reputation as a person who never fails to achieve the objectives. An honest and dedicated team player with strong work ethic. Capable and always ready to learn new technologies and apply new methods
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS:
Allen Bradley PLC, SLC, ControLogix,
CompactLogix, Micrologix, Panel view Plus.
Siemens Step 7 S7-300/400 PLC’s
Mitsubishi PLC IQ, Omron PLC-
Fanuc PMC Ladder, CNC
Robotics ABB Rapid, Fanuc, Motoman / Yaskawa
Inform III
SCADA, Data Acquisition /Traceability& SQL
Electrical Design AutoCAD/Application eng..
Keyance Vision system, Lasers marking..
Beckoff, PC base Control TWINCAT v3
Bosh/Rexroth servo systems
SQL database programming Collecting Tracking
data
Studio 5000, RS Logix 5, RSLogix500, RSLogix
5000, FactoryTalk,RSView, Panel Builder,
Communication, Ethernet, Profinet
Ethernet, DH+, Remote I/O, DeviceNet,
ControlNet Profibus, Ethernet IP.TCP/IP
Siemens TIA portal Step 7 PLC&WinCC flexable
HMI.
Servo drives, AB Kinetix 6000, AB Ultra 3000, AB
VFDs, Emerson, Sinematics,
Datalogic HMS RFID, Vision Syst Cognex..
Visiual studio C,C++,C#,programming
EtherCat Networking,Omron SysMac Studio
SELECTED SKILLS
PLC/HMI machine and process automation programming
Capable of going through a complete software life cycle - from requirement specifications to designing,
programming, testing, debugging, verifying, documenting and maintaining the code
Defined overall controls architecture, interfaces, necessary I/O devices and field/process devices LAN
network topology
Designed and developed PLC logic and HMI screens for conveyors, washers, filter systems, compressors,
ventilation systems, stand alone machines and subassembly stations
Debugged and upgraded a wide variety of PLC/HMI part handling automation
Expert in Studio 5000 RSLogix5000 Allan Bradley, Siemens S7.Omron and Mitsubishi PLC programs
Used Factory Talk, RSVIEW Rockwell, Siemens TIA portal,WinCC, PanelMate and Horner Cscape Robot cells integration and programming
Integrated and started-up part handling, material removing, palletizing, de-palletizing and assembly robot cells
Debugged and reprogrammed Fanuc Robots and TP programs on a number of robot cells to improve
cycle time, diagnostics, simplify fault recovery or to implement a requested feature
Developed TP programs on-line or off-line using Robo Guide for Fanuc and For ABB Rapid Robot Studio
Developed robot PMC ladder logic and iPendat HMI user screens
Knowledge of Fanuc robots/controllers: RJ, RJ2, RJ3iB, R30iA hardware and software, core, application
and simulation and ABB S4 Controller, IRC5 Controller and Motoman DX100/NX100 Electrical power, controls and safety circuits design
Designed power, controls, servo and safety circuitry for robot cells, machines, transfer line stations and subassemblies
Created ACAD documentation, BOM and defined spare parts list Error proofing. Poki Yoki and part tracking
Designed, developed, implemented or maintained numerous error proofing stations using: flow/leak, vision, distance measurement, contrast, color sensing monitoring systems
Designed and implemented process signature monitoring system to replace unreliable induction
Integrated Laser marking systems for 2D bar code marking also Telesis for pin marking stations
Designed logic and programming stations to transfer data to the RFID tags, data Memory map for RFID
tag part/pallet tracking Troubleshooting and problem solving
Supervised trades and directly participated in troubleshooting and solving hardware and software
problems on: robot controllers and robots, CNC machines, PC/PLC controlled machines and process automation, vision systems, VFD and servo drives, PID loops and other common industrial devices
Solved numerous software compatibility and hardware obsolescence problems Mechanical components, pneumatics and hydraulics
Sound knowledge and experience with common mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components
In depth knowledge of servo related mechanical components: ball screws, couplings, gearheads, timing
belts, pulleys, bearings, slides and counterbalances
Detailed knowledge of robot EOAT mechanics, grippers pneumatics, harness routings, grippers/part
compliance and trade-offs involved in minimalistic designs
Developed Pneumatic schematic for machines and devices which are controlled by PLC
OEM liaison role, safety and standards
Revised and advised to be used and approve electrical and control designs and component selection to
ensure compliance with Technical specs
Participated in run-offs and FAT and SAT acceptance tests
Conducted equipment installations, machine integrations and startups
Performed pre-start health and safety reviews
CERTIFICATES / TRANNINGS
Motoman (Yaskawa) Robotics Programming DX100/NX Robots
ABB Robotics new controller IRC5 “ Robot Programming “
ABB Robot Rapid programming SC4 controller
FANUC ROBOTICS “Programming and Handling tools “
PLC Contrologix RSLogix 5000 Allen -Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Siemens PLC Step 7 Programming II S7-300/400 Siemens
CNC Fanuc PMC Programming and Maintenance
Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSHSR)
Fidanco
Production Part Approval process (PPAP)
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
8D Process Method for Standardizing Problem Solving
Measurement Systems Analysis and SPC Services Geometric Dimensions and Tolerance
Lockout/Tagout Safety procedures
WHMIS Training Safety Course
Applications (3)
Work Experience(8)
Cambridge, ON – Manager Define project requirements and timing; preparing quotes for future projects. Programming following the customer requirements and specifications. Production support per project requirements. Project lead from start to the end using all engineering principles and tools.. Programming in Visual Studio C# Database collection and labels printing using Bartender software Programming Omron PLC NJ and NX PLC on Production Line Stackpole.. Factory information system Ford Kentucky, DURR Conveyor system – Kansas City Numerous projects in Linamar corporation as (SPM's and system machines integration CNC's and robots Twicat v3 (Beckhoff) PC base Programming machines.. Using OPC server UA and programming Siemens Screens using VB Script for HMI, Also PC HMi programming using VB and connection directly to the Twincat runtime. Twicat v3 (Beckhoff) PC base Programming machines.. Using OPC server UA and programming Siemens Screens using VB Script for HMI, Also PC HMi programming using Visual Basic (Visual Studio ) and connection directly to the Twincat runtime Bosh-Rexroth Servo Drives Programming and integration with Beckoff using EtherCat Communication Keyance, Baluf Vision system programming, RFID Networking and Programming Programming Allen Bradley Studio 5000, RSLogix5000 on PLCs and HMIs(Contrologix, Compactlogix, SLC5/05..). FIS Factory information system Ford Kentucky, DURR Conveyor system – Kansas City Numerous projects in Linamar corporation as (SPM's and system integration CNC's and robots Design and built complete Automation line using Fanuc Robots and AB technology, turn key solution In Stackpole –Stratford – Jonson Electric Corp Design and built Automation line using ABB Robotics IRC6 Controls in Linamar Design electrical of the systems as ( Honda Paint line OH programming PLC Mitsubishi.) Safety electrical circuit design and Safety PLC programming, Thread checking SPM, Flushing machine at Linamar,also programming Fanuc R2000 Robot on block line washer with RJ3 controller ) PLC programming Siemens Step 7 Heat Treat Machine LPC.retrofit HMI OP37 Siemens screen also profinet & profibus configuration adding new nodes. Electrical redesign and reprogramming Siemens Step 7 S7-300 PLC and WinCC on HMI adding and modification of the screens for faults and leak rate on Leak tester on viper head line Chrysler Safety Electrical Circuit upgrades and modification on heat treat Machine in LPC Special purpose machines as Leak tester, nut runner redesign and reprogramming PLC Step 7 Siemens TIA portal, OP HMI's, OP27 and OP37 MMI using WinCC software Traceability implementation, engine components quarantine check for engine assembly line, system integration using vision Cognex scanner and camera at Ford Dearborn Engine plant Fidanco Programmed laser marking station Siemens Fuel Rail Line
Guelph, ON Automotive industry tier one supplier. Setting up new lines, approved controls drawings (including fluid schematics), guided the supplier and oversaw the project installation progress through design, build, test, debug and deployment to Linamar's assigned site. Production support through launch phase. Assisted with setting the Linamar corporate standards and controls architecture. Implemented the Linamar standards and requirements through project design, build and startup phase.. Designed controls drawings and PLC/HMI programs from scratch following the sequence of operation. Electrical design and modification of existing machines for upgrade, safety upgrade, poky yoki and error prove to be integrated in the systems or machines and lines Start up and integration various systems: Robotic cell with material handling robots (ABB and Fanuc using IRC and S4 plus ABB controller and Fanuc RJ3 and RJ2 controllers) Performed programming changes to improve the assembly line performance and minimize the downtime through improving the sequence of operation and HMI diagnostic alarm messages. Improved uptime by implementing Fault recovery, fault diagnostic logic, and operator prompts to Programming of the PLC's (RSlogic500, RSLogix5000, Contrologix, Compactlogix, SLC5/05 ) Integration, interlocking,Debugging of the Automation Systems as new SPM2135 machine Programming vision system Cognex vision 2D bar code integration Setup and configuration for Ethernet Communications (using TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, Profinet Protocols) to interfacing machines for traceability and data collection Robot Deburring Cell (complete Project Design, programming debugging and startup ), Leak testers few machines design electrical and programming debug.Screw assembling machine Design and programming, HP washer programming and design Few machines with Fanuc robot and CNC machines retrofit new data collection system for data collection and part tracking of the parts in Linamar process lines using SQL and transaction engine RSSQL, using RFID tags. Broach new machine S-420 Robot RJ3 controller, HMI Panel View Plus 1000, 600, Communication Setup Device Net, Ethernet and Network integration of the. Integration CNC machines with Robots (Fanuc,ABB) as PMC programming using new "M" commands for integration Managing various projects and working closely with the suppliers to meet the terms and the requirements Technical support of the maintenance and tech. process staff Troubleshoot the bigger problems in the plant which are relate with the process automation control systems as an electrical engineer need to give tech.opinions about the solutions and feasibility of the new machines, lines, robotics technologies as new Viper Line Various machines on plant floor with Fanuc and ABB robotics re-programming Rapid on S4plus controller and IRC controllers, re-teach positions, path and troubleshoot them too Keeping updated the technical documentation as electrical drawings, Managed the projects, coordinated the vendor activities to meet the project requirements and delivery dates, set up and evaluate the system interlocking requirements, visits to client sites. Created maintenance and operation manuals, to assist the operators in their daily operations.
MISSISAUGA, ON Machine builder for packaging industry- System Integrator Electrical Design and programming for new packaging machines and integration. Packaging machines, Cartoners Mc, pharmaceutical machines..as Apex Fanuc M-420i Robot Programming RJ3 controller & Electrical.Design Electrical - Design a Automation of packing machines and Robot Load Cells Dynamic Robot Loading Cell - innovation in packing industry using Fanuc robot where all conveyors where in motion during robot operation above them on the trays made using external encoders and additional servos. Electrical Drawings AutoCAD 2000 and preparing BOM PLC Contrologix Programming RSLogix5000, SLC 500 500 Fidanco RSLogigx500,PLC Networking Control Net,Device Net,DH+,RH485 HMI PanelView 550, Programming Motion Servo System Emerson and integration, DVT Vision system Smart Sensor 542C Barcode, Setup & Editing HMI, VFD PowerFlex4,PowerFlex7 Debugging, Preparing documentation Packaging machines Setup line integration, machines interlocking, hardware design and programming. Setup the line communications, Remote I / O network, DH+ network. Performed PLC / HMI program modifications to accommodate the
Cambridge ON Electrical design and BOM of automation project (Collins &Aikman) and Programming PLC (AB RS Logix 500 SLC 5/05, Contrologix RS Logix 5000) Integration, interlocking,Debugging and Commissioning of the Automation Systems Sorting conveying system for batch delivery for truck load station Project at LCBO Whitby HMI RSView Me Programming using OPC server for a project in Collins & Aikman Brampton Communications (TCP/IP Protocols,Ethernet ) LCBO in Whitby Preparing documentation
Canada operation EAP Windsor, ON – Plant engineering Managing various projects and working closely with the suppliers to meet the terms and the requirements Redesigned and performed modifications of existing electrical panels improving machine performance, troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities troubleshoot and improve the performance of the Production lines. Performed PLC programs modifications using RSLogix 5 and RSLogix 500 to Allen Bradley PLC 5 and SLC 500 series processors Troubleshooting ABB Robots with S4 controllers and performing programming changes for overall performance and cycle time improvements support and optimization of the servo systems with Allen Bradley 1391 AC and 1394 GMC controllers (turn-tables, gantries) Edit/Modify MMI screens using Panelbulder32 software Modified configuration and production support on the DVT Vision System on Inspection Line Working closely with the electricians in unionized environment in resolving the problems Back up all documentation, PLC programs and electrical drawings Used Auto-Cad 2000 in performing the modifications and update the drawings Improved safety by redesigning power supplies to robot servomotors and interlocks according to new safety lockout procedures. Generated electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD. Prepared troubleshooting guide for the electricians for training purposes.
Windsor, Ontario Automation manufacturer. Controls design, programming and start up. Developed application software for various Robot applications and machine interfacing Programmed Robot ABB IRB 6400C with S4 series controller Utilized Step 5 and Step 7 programming languages in programming Siemens S5 (90U, 100U,115U) and S7 (314, 414) series processors Networking and distribution of I/O Configuration using Profibus communication protocols Set-up Profibus configuration using Pro-Comm software Edited Siemens OP27 and OP37 MMI using Pro-Tool software Programmed and edit Man-Machine Interface screens using AB Panelbuilder software Programmed SLC 500 series processors using Allen Bradley and Contrologix RSLogix 5000 Integration of the Robot material handling application with the visual system for exact robot positioning Start-up/Debug of Robot paint application at Ford vehicle assembly plant in Oakville, ON On site assistance in start up and debug various applications at Ford WAP in Windsor, ON On site training for electricians and machine operators to troubleshoot and handle the equipment Developed bill of material list Used AutoCad 14
Windsor, Ontario Automation manufacturer. Controls design, programming and start up. Designed hardware for material handling equipment (conveyors and buffers) and BOM Edited MMI using AB Panel builder software Edited MMI screens using Modicon PanelMate software Programmed Allen Bradley PLC 5 series processors using RSLogix 5 software Programmed Allen Bradley Ultra Servo Drives GML Programmed PLC Modicon 385 series processors Programmed Modicon Servo Controller B885/MMDS Start-up/Debug of the developed applications at customer site
Skopje, Macedonia Automation company. Programmed PLC (CPU 214) Siemens /Step7,Protool HMI, Programming C Designing applications for Automatic Storage Systems Start-up/Debug of the developed applications at customer site Set up and maintenance of the company network and computers, various software, documentation and software back-ups
Education / Training / Certificates(3)
2006 – Present PROFESSIONAL LICENSE Membership: Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario "PEO" Licensed Professional Engineer " P.Eng. " from 2006
1985 to 1990 University "Cyril and Methodius", Skopje, Macedonia Faculty of Electrical Engineering Certified by University of Toronto " U of T " – Canada BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Information Technology and Automation-Computer Science
1980 to 1984 Electrical School "Nikola Tesla"-Skopje, Macedonia. Electronics Technician
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