Jonathan — Automation Engineer

Extensive experience troubleshooting and supporting automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, vision systems, weld equipment, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and industrial controls. Skilled in root cause analysis, downtime reduction, preventive maintenance support, and production reliability improvements.

Supported high-volume automotive manufacturing operations through automation troubleshooting, process optimization, quality improvement initiatives, startup support, and continuous production assistance. Experienced responding to critical production issues while maintaining safety, quality, and throughput requirements.

Led and supported manufacturing improvement projects focused on downtime reduction, process optimization, automation integration, quality improvements, cost reduction, and productivity gains. Developed and implemented practical solutions that improved operational performance and equipment reliability.

Experience supporting Fanuc and Nachi robotic systems including fault recovery, point touchups, process troubleshooting, weld cell support, calibration verification, and production optimization activities.

Supported equipment startup, commissioning, process validation, quality verification, vision system tuning, production launches, and manufacturing process improvements to ensure operational readiness and sustained performance.

Experience supporting MIG, resistance, and projection welding operations including weld process troubleshooting, robotic welding support, quality investigations, fixture modifications, and process optimization.

Lead automation, controls, manufacturing, and process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. Experienced designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment, automation systems, vision systems, and production processes.

Supported installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and production launch activities for automated equipment, production lines, vision systems, robotics, and controls systems.

10+ years supporting high-volume manufacturing operations including automotive production, welding systems, automated assembly, material handling, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing, automation, controls, robotics, vision system, and process-related issues in high-volume production environments. Experienced performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting intermittent failures, identifying process constraints, and implementing practical corrective actions that improve uptime, quality, safety, and productivity. Recognized for solving recurring production problems involving PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, weld processes, pneumatic systems, and automated equipment.

Experience optimizing manufacturing processes through controls improvements, automation integration, vision systems, welding process adjustments, sealant application optimization, and data-driven troubleshooting.

Managed automation and manufacturing improvement projects including budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, equipment procurement, implementation planning, startup support, and performance validation.

Experience supporting Fanuc and Nachi robotic systems including fault recovery, point touchups, process troubleshooting, weld cell support, production optimization, and automation integration.

Supported startup, commissioning, validation, and production launch activities for automated equipment, robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and manufacturing processes. Experience verifying system functionality, troubleshooting startup issues, and supporting production readiness.

Experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting FactoryTalk View, PanelView, and C-more HMI applications. Supported operator interface improvements, alarm management, diagnostics, process monitoring, and usability enhancements.

Supported equipment installation, controls integration, production line modifications, automation upgrades, and startup activities. Coordinated implementation efforts with engineering, maintenance, production, vendors, and contractors.

Experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, and manufacturing equipment into production environments. Supported automation projects from design through implementation and operational support.

Supported reliability and maintenance initiatives involving PLCs, robotics, vision systems, weld equipment, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment. Experienced responding to critical production issues and implementing long-term reliability improvements.

Supported manufacturing quality initiatives through vision systems, automated reject containment systems, process validation, root cause analysis, defect prevention, and production quality improvements.

Extensive experience diagnosing and resolving automation, controls, robotics, vision system, welding, and manufacturing process issues in high-volume production environments. Skilled in root cause analysis, downtime reduction, process stabilization, and corrective action implementation.

Experience supporting Keyence, Cognex, and Coherix vision systems including setup, optimization, false reject reduction, defect detection improvements, and production troubleshooting.

Experience supporting robotic MIG welding, resistance welding, and projection welding processes. Assisted with weld quality investigations, process optimization, troubleshooting, fixture modifications, and production support activities.