Experience

InflexionPoint

Full-time · 2 yrs 2 mos

• ›Conduct comprehensive analysis of system requirements, specifications, and performance objectives.
• ›Design control systems and develop control algorithms based on identified requirements.
• ›Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architectures and integration strategies.
• ›Develop and implement control strategies using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• ›Design and configure control hardware, including sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• ›Create and modify control system schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.
• ›Integrate control systems with existing or new hardware and software components.
• ›Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure proper functionality.
• ›Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and execute test plans and procedures.
• ›Conduct performance analysis and optimization of control systems to enhance efficiency, stability, and reliability.
• ›Identify and resolve issues related to system performance, response time, and accuracy.
• ›Utilize data analysis techniques to monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
• ›Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and user manuals.
• ›Create reports and presentations to communicate project status, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• ›Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• ›Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers.
• ›Provide technical support and guidance to other engineers and technicians.
• ›Stay updated with advancements in control system technologies and industry trends.

• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Technical Documentation

Squareone Creations

Self-employed · 6 yrs

• ›Started Squareone Creations LLC to solve a problem I ran into myself — hauling bikes without damaging them or my truck while keeping the bed open for gear and supplies.
• ›Designed and manufactured the SideRide, a truck bed bike mount built specifically for the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, Jeep Gladiator, and Nissan Frontier.
• ›Built the entire supply chain using local businesses, keeping production close to home.
• ›Grown to nearly 1,000 customers and counting. New products in development.

• Product Development
• E-Commerce

Nucor Towers & Structures

Full-time · 7 mos · West Hazleton, Pennsylvania · On-site

• ›Automating and optimizing current machines with new hardware.
• ›Leading various capital projects using internal teams and outside integrators.
• ›Designing and commissioning various automation projects and work cells, with the goal of increasing throughput and above everything else safety.
• ›Site-level ownership over automation and electrical functions.
• ›Quickly coming up to speed on the hardware and software needs, while establishing standards for both.
• ›Responsible for maximizing machine productivity and supporting the integration of ABB robots into custom designed manufacturing cells.
• ›Training, developing, and coaching the automation team.

• ABB Robotics
• PLC Programming
• Automation

Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics

Full-time · 1 yr 4 mos · Andover, Massachusetts · Remote

• ›Created and managed the overall manufacturing test plan for a new robot.
• ›Managed and led multiple projects within the realm of manufacturing test.
• ›Wrote requirements for a skunkworks project, managing the selected vendor through completion.
• ›Developed multiple test stations that autonomously test a robot leveraging DFMEA and PFMEA strategies.
• ›Designed, prototyped, and created various test fixtures and go/no-go gauges from napkin sketch to 3D CAD to 3D print to finished part with proper documentation along each step.
• ›Established a repository for all documentation pertaining to each test station in manufacturing.
• ›Designed the network architecture on a 'cattle not pets' principle in conjunction with the DevOps team for better support and a more robust solution.
• ›Handled line down emergencies by coordinating the appropriate people and teams when the solution was not immediate.
• ›Trained and mentored other engineers and technicians on various topics and technologies.

• Creo Parametric
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• DFMEA
• PFMEA
• 3D Printing

Progressive Engineering Group

Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos · Hershey, Pennsylvania

• ›Integrated a Universal Robots UR5 cobot equipped with a Robotiq Gripper, a Cognex vision system, and Siemens PLC and HMI for a sort routine used for displays and demonstrations.
• ›Used Inventor to create 3D assemblies and animations to demonstrate advanced manufacturing applications and design preliminary machine assemblies, complete with sensors and hardware.
• ›Worked on decoupled manufacturing using AGVs and robots to remove older chain and sprocket technology for a cleaner and more hygienic design.
• ›Deployed AMRs as part of a custom automation system in a secondary packaging facility to increase worker safety, increase throughput, and decrease costs.

• Java
• Autodesk Inventor
• Siemens PLC
• Robotics

Vengeant Apparatus

Full-time · 1 yr 8 mos · Annville, Pennsylvania

• ›Created SOLIDWORKS drawing templates for all engineering drawings.
• ›Created documentation standards for CAD projects.
• ›Designed custom truck bodies for emergency vehicles based on customer requirements mated to standard truck dimensions.
• ›Designed custom aluminum trailers based on customer requirements leveraging off-the-shelf components for manufacturability.
• ›Created CAD templates with configurations to save modeling time.

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• SolidWorks

Tekgard, a Division of ACT

Full-time · 10 mos · York County, Pennsylvania · On-site

• ›Supported business development with Interface Control Drawings.
• ›Responsible for 3D mechanical design for manufacturing using SOLIDWORKS on large assemblies (10,000+ parts) with sheet metal structures and internal piping.
• ›Ran FEA studies on assemblies to test for various loads such as snow or wind loads.
• ›Generated 2D mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and assembly work instructions.
• ›Created part numbers and Bills of Materials within the MRP system.
• ›Primary ownership of controlled documents to ensure proper revision history and distribution of product and component data.
• ›Created CAD templates in SOLIDWORKS that held several offered configurations to cut down on modeling time.

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Mechanical Engineering
• SolidWorks
• FEA

DesignPoint Solutions

Full-time · 1 yr 4 mos · Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• ›Worked with engineers in multiple offices to provide SOLIDWORKS technical support and expertise to customers by troubleshooting a wide array of issues, tracking with Netsuite.
• ›Taught customers SOLIDWORKS modeling, drawing, and assembly techniques in various classes to increase their knowledge and efficiency.
• ›Implemented, trained, and troubleshot SOLIDWORKS PDM as a PDM admin at customer sites.

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• SolidWorks PDM
• Technical Training

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.

Full-time · 1 yr 1 mo · Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• ›Created custom test setups for various projects in SOLIDWORKS, sourced parts from vendors or machined parts in-house to build test setups capable of running autonomously.
• ›Collaborated with NASA to produce two one-off prototype parts that had to be flight-ready to withstand being launched to space for testing on the International Space Station.
• ›Utilized DAQ units to record data directly into Excel to help determine the performance of parts being tested.
• ›Managed the creation of various prototype parts by sending out RFQs to multiple vendors while maintaining a strict build schedule.
• ›Managed document control of all prototype parts, including revision control and all material datasheets and certifications.

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Mechanical Engineering
• SolidWorks
• DAQ

Multi-Dimensional Integration

Internship · 4 mos · Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania

• ›Built and wired control panels from AutoCAD drawings.
• ›Worked on developing HMIs.
• ›Worked on various PLC software including Siemens and RSLogix, as well as networking.
• ›Created quotes from client submittals and discussions.
• ›Troubleshot various types of automation including manufacturing lines and water treatment facilities.

• PLC Programming
• AutoCAD
• HMI Development

Bench Dogs

Internship · 5 mos · Lebanon, Pennsylvania

• ›Took 3D CAD models and turned them into 2D drawings so the manufacturing shop could build the assemblies, while maintaining design intent and GD&T.

• Mechanical Engineering
• GD&T

Pepperidge Farm

Part-time · 2 yrs 5 mos · Denver, Pennsylvania

• ›Disassembled and cleaned/sanitized various food production machines.