OBJECTIVE
To gain a dynamic and challenging role in the area of engineering that allows me to use my educational and technical background to complete engineering projects, to facilitate process improvement methods and new technology that will overall improve the manufacturing process making it more efficient, safer, while overall producing a quality product.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Electrical engineering technology graduate with a successful work experience in a technical environment. Possesses excellent analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills with the capability to adapt to changes and high pressure situations. Proficient with a variety of programming languages, production equipment, and databases. Thrives in a both a team environment and when working independently. Mechanically inclined. Able to apply technical knowledge to process improvement and troubleshooting projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Starbucks Coffee Company, Sandy Run Roasting Plant - Gaston, SC
2010-Present
AUTOMATION SPECIALIST
• Assists Senior Engineer with updates, changes and testing of new modifications.
• Assists with new equipment implementations and projects.
• Co-Leader of HACCP Team
• Lead Full Case verification project. A cheaper solution than the full case checkweigher option, $9,353.00 vs. $80,000.00, with more options. Sensor able to check presence and orientation of bags/box vs. just total case weight.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation issues for the packaging equipment and machines, robots, Automated Coffee Roasting System, transfer systems and custom software applications.
• Researches and implements continuous improvement opportunities.
• Performing RCA’s.
• Performed program modifications and custom code writing for PLC’s (Allen Bradley Control logix 5000, Micrologix )
• Working with various types of drives (SEW, PowerFlexx, etc.)
• Performs programming on robots (ABB robots).
• Lead Motion Supervision project for robots which lead to a cost savings and down time reduction by not replacing multiple End of Arm Tool on robots. Before motion supervision installed-4 tool rebuilds at a cost of $2000.00 per rebuild. Average down time of installing a tool was 3hrs. No unplanned downtime on robots since motion supervision installed.
• Created End of Arm Tool PM
• Complete projects assigned by Senior Engineer
• Train operators and maintenance on Aardvark and Oasis software
Starbucks Coffee Company, Sandy Run Roasting Plant - Gaston, SC
2009-2010
ACRS OPERATOR
• Operates the green, roasted, or ground coffee platform of the Advanced Coffee Roasting System while maintaining compliance of Starbucks roast profiles.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance (PM) and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) according to Starbucks, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines and regulations.
• Supports cost reduction goals through participation in process improvement, downtime reduction, and scrap reductions.
• Identifies and track product not meeting specification in the Not In Specification (NIS) Database.
Perfect Circle Automation & Software - Charleston, SC
2007-2009
CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
• Performed program modifications and custom code writing (Allen Bradley family plc-5, plc-250, slc-500, control logix 5000, Omicron plc, Direct plc)
• Worked with cross-functional teams to resolve automated assem...
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