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AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Summary

Focused Automation Engineer with 8 years of experience applying the latest technology to control the production and delivery of products. Proficient in designing and testing automated machinery to complete the precise tasks. Focused on high-quality product delivery as well as meeting customer requirements.

Work Experience
Apr 2015 - Feb 2018
Phillips-Medisize

Automation Engineer

WI

  • Provide project concept development by authoring user requirement specification (URS), and quoting of automation in support of new business opportunities at US manufacturing facilities
  • Lead equipment design reviews with a cross-functional team of persons from Engineering, Automation, Quality and Maintenance to ensure best attributes are included in equipment concepts
  • Manage automation equipment projects to ensure equipment design concept challenges are successful, GAMP documentation is complete, and project milestone dates are met
  • Provide FAT leadership at equipment vendor locations working directly with equipment vendor and Phillips-Medisize team to ensure equipment meets all URS and GAMP specifications, documenting performance gaps and managing vendors contingency plans to resolve before acceptance of equipment
  • Manage equipment installation activities at production facility
  • Develop equipment process parameters to ensure all products meet customer’s specifications, using DOE methodology as needed
  • Create documentation for production operations, maintenance technicians, and calibration departments to be able to operate and maintain equipment within a validated state
  • Provide equipment and process training to production and maintenance personnel.
  • Support equipment during production launch to ensure production and quality metrics are met
  • Work with manufacturing facility engineering & management to identify opportunities to reduce cost and improve quality of existing automation, with a focus on flexible automation that can be used across multiple customer programs
  • Demonstrate flexibility to manage multiple projects and interface with teams at multiple facilities, including temporary assignments at facilities other than the assigned home base for this position.

Jun 2012 - Mar 2015
Teledyne Impulse

Automation Engineer

CA

  • Reviewed existing operations and processes, and determined best opportunities for automation.
  • Standardized processes throughout production focusing on use of automation and robotics.
  • Developed and implemented automation and robotics projects to increase efficiency and improve product quality.
  • Assisted manufacturing associates and technicians with production issues and processes.
  • Performed mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes and determined production costs.
  • Designed, implemented, and trained associates and technicians in new methods, products, tooling, work instructions, etc.
  • Implemented "Lean" techniques and processes into operations and throughout the organization.
  • Evaluated effects of product design changes and challenges engineering designs when required.
  • Supported, problem solved, and created better methods, processes, and tooling in soldering, molding, and manual assembly work centers.
  • Reviewed sales orders for determining work instruction, tooling, equipment, and capacity needs.

Oct 2009 - May 2012
Merck

Automation Engineer

VA

  • Provided automation support for various manufacturing systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers , Distributed Control Systems and Original Equipment Manufacturer platforms.
  • Troubleshot challenging equipment / automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (yield, cycle time, reliability, etc.) and maintained the automation systems in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
  • Provided automation support on various shifts and remote off-hour coverage support for trouble calls.
  • Closely worked with various site and central groups in order to ensure control systems are designed, implemented and maintained in a manner to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
  • Provided training and served as a technical resource for junior engineers.
  • Designed solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades.
  • Used technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems.
  • Took a lead role in installing and placing new equipment into operation.
  • Developed solutions for automation problems.
  • Oversaw investigations of automation anomalies to prevent recurrence.
  • Understood and supported all cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Communicated daily with operation, technical, and quality representatives within area of support through the tier process.
  • Periodically reviewed automation documents, performed preventive maintenance, and revised or developed automation Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Developed and supported corrective actions associated with automation related deviations/investigations.
  • Communicated periodically with immediate supervisor about the status of area of responsibility.
  • Participated in audits and training programs in the area of responsibility.
  • Provided troubleshooting support of manufacturing activities.
  • Identified and implemented process/equipment improvements and manufacturing efficiencies.
  • Maintained all system life cycle documentation.

Education
Oct 2009 - May 2012
Bachelors Degree in Engg.
8.0 CGPA

University of Colorado

CO