Summary

Work experience

• Automation Engineer

  NEMERA

  2019.07-Current

  (7 years)

  Subject matter expert of continuous motion and asynchronous high-volume assembly machines (up to 50M parts annually) Validate new assets (DOE, DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) and support assembly machines in production Program Wittmann and Staubli robots, and integrate custom conveyor systems and other industrial equipment into existing machines Troubleshoot machines using Allen Bradley RsLogix 5000 and Cognex VisionView software Manage a team of engineers, operators and technicians through continuous improvement and cost savings projects Train operators and technicians on proper machine operation, troubleshooting and repair procedures Support CAPA and root cause investigations Frequent use of Solidworks, AutoCAD, Data Historian, Minitab and Excel Show less
• Automation Engineer

  Argon Medical Devices, Inc.

  2016.02-2019.07

  (3 years)

  Programmed 6-axis collaborative robots to assemble medical devices - Universal Robots, ABB YuMi and Epson Designed robot end effectors, custom grippers and ancillary tools using Solidworks, Inventor and AutoCAD Managed projects through conception, ROI analysis, system design, integration and validation Developed and executed process validation project plans, engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and pFMEAs Trained operators and technicians on procedural changes and proper robot/machine operation Updated and controlled plant layout and machine placements Internal auditor and supporter during regulatory, FDA and customer audits Frequent use of Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Minitab and Excel Show less
• Electronics Test Engineer

  Plexus Corp.

  2014.11-2016.02

  (a year)

  Validated and supported automated test systems for Class II and Class III medical devices Wrote test codes, debugged software, and troubleshot electrical, mechanical and pneumatic issues Calculated Gage R&R, Pp and Ppk to verify all tests were repeatable and reproducible Suggested manufacturing solutions and guided customers through the development of new medical devices Certified in 5S manufacturing practices and a yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma Frequent use of Minitab, Power Point, and Excel Show less
• Electronics Technician II

  Panasonic USA

  2013.09-2014.11

  (a year)

  Repaired business telephones, cell stations and POS key stations to component level Replaced IC chips, surface mount components, microphones and speakers Authorized to repair more than 120 unique wireless, analog and digital products while managing competitive turnaround times Offered technical support to assist customers after transactions
• Technical Support Supervisor

  Gaia's Delights

  2006.10-2013.09

  (7 years)

  "Mike was one of our hardest working employees. He took on new challenges with determination and excelled at every task."​ -Keith Cleversley, owner of Gaia's Delights, Inc. Installed and supported workstations and printers for an online retailer Trained employees on company software, macros and all other technologies
• Project Manager and Electronics Engineer

  TCMO Engineering Solutions, DeVry University

  2012.10-2013.06

  (9 months)

  TCMO Engineering Solutions is a team of engineers that designed a unique biometric home automation system for the average home owner. Our product solves the problem of wasted electricity by eliminating standby power while you are away, and provides convenient home automation features when you are home. Our system is fully customizable with the use of a fingerprint.
• Sales Associate, Technology department

  Sam Ash Music Stores

  2004.05-2005.08

  (a year)

  Provided technical support for audio software and recording interfaces Gained valuable experience with amplifiers and digital instruments

Educational experience

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology

  GPA: 3.87, Engineering GPA: 4.0 "Mike has tremendous potential and works very well in group situations. I highly recommend him as an engineer." -Dr. Daniel H. Nichols, professor at DeVry University of Chicago