Jeffersonville, Ohio, United States
Accomplished Electrical and Automation Engineering Leader with over 30 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing complex automation systems across manufacturing, logistics, and industrial environments. Known for delivering multimillion-dollar capital projects, optimizing system performance, and leading cross-functional teams in high-demand operations. Proficient in developing and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems across platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and GE Fanuc. Skilled in electrical controls design, instrumentation, and industrial networking, with a proven ability to integrate scalable, high-performance automation solutions. Most recently improved sorting system efficiency by 10% at Amazon Air through targeted PLC programming enhancements, and led reliability initiatives that boosted equipment uptime by 12%. Adept at managing vendors, contractors, and technical teams through all phases of project execution. Committed to mentoring engineers and technicians, standardizing best practices, and championing continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, enhance throughput, and strengthen safety and quality standards.
• Lead a team of automation engineers and technicians supporting facility-wide material handling systems • Plan, assign, and track continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals • Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for automation troubleshooting and maintenance • Provide mentorship and technical guidance in PLC controls and electrical systems • Collaborated on PLC programming to increase the speed of a critical sorting system, improving workflow efficiency by 10% • Led root cause analysis and resolution for recurring system downtime, contributing to a 12% increase in equipment uptime
• Designed and updated PLC programs to support industrial automation processes • Specified electrical hardware and prepared bills of material (BOM) for control panel fabrication • Delivered comprehensive electrical documentation packages for automated systems
• Managed and delivered capital projects involving the design, installation, and commissioning of automated assembly systems, resulting in enhanced production performance and reduced integration time • Developed and modified PLC programs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) for automotive manufacturing processes • Verified compliance of electrical systems and installations at supplier locations • Created and approved AutoCAD Electrical schematics and supporting technical documentation • Supported continuous improvement and process optimization across production lines
• Engineered and deployed PLC-based control systems for barcode, stamping, and printing equipment • Managed on-site electrical installations and coordinated subcontractors through project completion • Programmed drives, heaters, and I/O systems to improve performance and reduce rework • Created AutoCAD schematics and delivered complete documentation sets for each project