- Electrical/Manufacturing/Controls Engineer with over 20 years engineering experience in manufacturing.
- Highly trained in PLC controls, robotics and vision systems.
- Organized and effective project manager of small and large automation projects with strong hardware and software development skills.
- Proven ability to manage an engineering team.
Experience
YANKEE CANDLE CO. INC. / 2007 - 2019
Manufacturing/Controls Engineer
Managed automation projects from design through completion for a medium sized manufacturing facility.
- Managed various manufacturing upgrade projects as well as installation of new equipment in a fast paced production environment.
- Provided electrical and programming assistance in the installation of European as well as in-house built manufactured equipment.
- Installed and automated R&D processes geared toward future manufacturing improvements.
- Provided support to manufacturing with the goals of minimizing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Participated on various teams with the objectives of process, ergonomic and safety improvements.
- Responsible for drafting procedures and training operators on new controls and processes.
COVIDIEN / 2002 - 2007
Principle Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer
Developed and managed electrical automation projects from design through completion for a large manufacturing facility.
- Directed an electrical engineering group that was responsible for project implementation as well as support for existing manufacturing equipment.
- Automated various batch and continuous operation processes, ranging from simple to multi-node networked distributive IO systems, resulting in a more reliable manufacturing operation.
- Managed various control system initiatives, many based on Lean Manufacturing principles, that resulted in safety improvements and cost savings.
- Analyzed previously installed complicated control systems for understanding, documentation and FDA validation.
CALLAWAY / 1992 - 2001
Electronics EngineerAssoc. Electronics EngineerElectronics Technician
Responsible for timely completion of multiple control system projects as well as program modifications on existing equipment for a medium sized manufacturing facility.
- Upgraded various manufacturing processes from PC to PLC based control systems for greater process supportability.
- Integrated robotic technology in a single cell injection molding process that allowed for decreased process time and increased production capability.
- Implemented advanced Injection mold control with Allen Bradley Pro-Set technology to provide enhanced injection mold process control.
- Designed control panel layouts as well as drafted AutoCAD prints.
Additional Work Experience
- KOLLMORGEN CORPORATION, Electronics Technician
- PACKAGE MACHINERY COMPANY, Electric Wirer
- ELECTRIC SERVICE AND SALES, Electric Wirer
Military
- U.S.NAVY, Electricians Mate
Education
- UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD; BS Electrical Engineering Technology
- SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE; AS Electrical Technology
Training
- SIEMENS - AB to S7 Fast Track
- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION - RSLogix 5000 Project Development
- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION - RSLogix 500 Advanced Programming
- FORTH Inc. - FORTH EXPRESS PROGRAMMING SCHOOL
- FORTH Inc. - polyFORTH PROGRAMMING SCHOOL