ELIE's Resume

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.

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.

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.

Bachelors Degree in Engg.

8.0 CGPA

University of Colorado

CO