Tom Hughes

Senior Robot Programmer at R&E Automated

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

About

I have worked with many different computer and control systems to develop skills that were challenging, and added to my programming abilities. My study in computer science since 1983, especially in algorithms, led me to a career of applying my knowledge to programming different computer systems that manipulated mechanical and electrical equipment. I have learned to program both analog and digital inputs and outputs, to achieve specified goals. I want to use my knowledge and experience in a company that is growing and active in the development of applications in the computer/controls and robotics field.

Experience

  • R&E Automated (13 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Robot Programmer
      Nov 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 8 mos

    • Controls/Robotics Technician
      Nov 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 8 mos

      Programming, Commissioning, and Maintaining Control and Robotic systems in a variety of Industries and applications.

    • Senior Programmer
      Nov 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior Maintenance Technician at ZF Friedrichshafen
    Dec 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr

    • Program and maintain Kuka KR 5sixx (KRC 2) and KR 16 (KRC 4) Robots and commission and update modifications. • Continuous system Cycle Time/Through Put and Maintainability Improvements to the 8HP and 9HP Transmission production lines. • Maintain electrical and mechanical systems related to conveyors and processing equipment. • Assist with new projects to update automation projects involving conveyors, robots, and fixtures to enhance productivity. • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and process related faults in a timely manner to achieve production goals. • Siemens Step7 PLC software usage and debug. • Programming Sick cameras using SOPAS software.

  • Programmer at Diverse Industries, Inc
    Jul 2013 - Dec 2013 · 6 mos

    • Robot programming and PLC integration. • Installation, programming, and support IRC5 ABB robots at BMW F26 Metal Fit Line. • Integrated Robots with INOS vision system to fit parts within +- 1mm tolerance. • Continuous system Cycle Time/Through Put and Maintainability Improvements to the F26, F15 and F16 BMW production lines. ABB IRC5 Robots.

  • Production Engineer Technician at JTEKT Automotive SC
    Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 · 5 mos

    • Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Toyopuc PLC. • Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Direct Logic PLC. • Program Denso assembly robots to increase cycle time and easier maintainability. • Troubleshoot and maintain FANUC PLC on CNC machines. • Program and setup Keyence Camera Inspection. • Instrument and controls setup and wiring.

  • Programmer at M+W Industries
    Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 · 10 mos

    • Robot programming and PLC integration. • Lead Robot Programmer Team 1 / Controls Programmer • Body Shop; Welding; Dengensha and Obara Servo Guns. • Body Main; Floor Main; • Programming Fanuc RJ3 and 30i robot controllers. • Involved in project to move the Frontier line from Smyrna, TN to Canton, MS. There are new robots from Japan. Existing robots from Smyrna, TN, and relocating robots from other areas of the Canton, MS plant. • Program, debug, and commission of Allen-Bradley Logix 5563 PLC using RS Logix 5000, RS NetWorx for DeviceNet. • Production Support at GM Powertrain Tonawanda, NY programming Fanuc R2000iB robots with R-30iA controllers at Plant 5, engine block and head lines.