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Senior Automation Engineer II
| GrayMatter |Senior Automation Engineer II
Jul. 2021Portage, Michigan, United States
Automation Engineer
The Woodbridge GroupAutomation Engineer
Sep. 2015 - Jul. 2021Lansing, Michigan Area◾ Identify and lead continuous improvement activities. Follow best practices and standards in documentation and source code. ◾ Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems. ◾ Plan and manage projects, and prepare materials, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems. ◾ Analyze machines. ◾ Supervise and inspect the design installation, modification and commissioning of automated systems. ◾ Investigate system failures and expected system problems. ◾ Provide production support for assigned application and automation systems. ◾ Work effectively with co-workers and management through effective communication. ◾ Identify and lead continuous improvement activities. Follow best practices and standards in documentation and source code. ◾ Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems. ◾ Plan and manage projects, and prepare materials, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems. ◾ Analyze machines. ◾ Supervise and inspect the design installation, modification and commissioning of automated systems. ◾ Investigate system failures and expected system problems. ◾ Provide production support for assigned application and automation systems. ◾ Work effectively with co-workers and management through effective communication. ◾ Program and Manage Allen Bradley PLC/RS Logix ◾ Supervise hourly maintenance technicians on shift.
IT Support/Process Technician
The Woodbridge GroupIT Support/Process Technician
Nov. 2012 - Sep. 2015Lansing, MII supported the assembly line by keeping machines running and coordinating process changes with the engineering team using Visual Basic. ◾ Resolved system issues at a station level to maintain required production rates, daily forecast and jobs per hour. ◾ Satisfied customer requirements for all module production in a timely, efficient manner. ◾ Reviewed server event logs to determine potential issues. ◾ Mentored IT staff to develop skills necessary to resolve all potential systems issues to increase productivity and reduce downtime. ◾ Provided detailed information related to module uids to assist in problem solving activities. ◾ Kept Matrix BOM updated with latest parts/packages and removal of old/obsolete parts. ◾ Determined need for and provided if necessary, additional troubleshooting and implementing of action plans to solve part problems. This required interaction with Production, Quality and or/Maintenance groups. ◾ Line start-up and shut-down procedures. ◾ Reviewed and revised schedule changes. ◾ Reacted to process related quality problems including load variations. Work on advance quality planning teams. ◾ Maintained shop floor control systems' computer components. ◾ Resolved system issues at a station level to maintain production rates. ◾ Satisfied customer requirements for production. ◾ Prepared necessary shipping paperwork. ◾ Changed back up tapes in the server room. ◾ Ran multiple daily andon reports. ◾ Prepared shipping and GM alignment reports. ◾ Facilitated production trial runs. ◾ Designed, tested, and implemented new processes related to engineering changes. ◾ Provided detailed information related to module builds to assist in problem solving. ◾ Worked with engineering to install and test new error proofing devices. ◾ Provided historical data to GM/Suppliers related to previous builds. ◾ Worked with quality and process engineers on continuous improvement activities. ◾ Performed server failover and Mops broadcast processing.
Help-Desk Support Specialist
Spartan MotorsHelp-Desk Support Specialist
Mar. 2012 - Aug. 2012Charlotte, MIHelp-Desk, User support, PC Repair/Troubleshooting, PC Swaps, Application Support
Cook
The Chapbook CafeCook
Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2012Make all food items Keep kitchen clean Prep items needed for food
Delivery Driver
Pizza HutDelivery Driver
Dec. 2010 - May. 2011Meet percentage for delivery times Answer phones, take orders, and run the register Wash dishes Prepare dough for next day Clean and mop
Prep Cook
Cracker BarrelPrep Cook
Apr. 2010 - Jan. 2011Prepared soups, side items, baked entrees Had to keep fresh baked biscuits and cornbread stocked up Unloaded delivery truck Cleaned ovens, kitchen
Line Cook
Bob EvansLine Cook
Sep. 2007 - Jun. 2010Prepared orders according to recipe Unloaded delivery truck Cleaned the kitchen

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