Joseph P. Banda
Sr.Applications Engineer - High Voltage Motors
Humble,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Sr.Applications Engineer bringing 12+ years of leadership seeking a managerial role. Outstanding communicator with background driving progress toward goals and empowering team members to excel. Recognized for initiating process improvement measures and commitment to corporate achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr.Applications Engineer (High Voltage Motors)
Toshiba International Corporation
Houston, Texas
05.2018 - Current
- Assist Product Manager with monthly forecast, annual forecast, major opportunities, KPI reporting, cost/gm analysis, and other product manager level duties.
- Improved methods for measurement, documentation and work flow management.
- Create and maintain distributor price tiers and stocking programs.
- Review and enter Purchase Orders for manufacturing
- Assist Mechanical/Electrical engineering with product design and development
- Performed site visits with sales to support with technical discussions, presentations, and site evaluations.
- Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
- Managed engineering changes using SAP systems.
- Designed electrical motors to meet application requirements based on client specifications.
Field Service Engineer II - VFD's & Switchgear
Toshiba International Corporation
Houston, Texas
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference.
- Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer.
- Maintained tools and equipment, parts inventory and library of machine manuals.
- 90% Travel - Commissioned, investigated and troubleshot customer owned equipment weekly.
- Applied systems analysis techniques to assess and resolve complex utility, motor, and drive issues for clients and end users.
- Recommended design changes, upgrades and replacements to improve systems performance.
- Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
- Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction.
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
Field Service Engineer I - VFD's
Toshiba International Corporation, TIC
Houston, Texas
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs of LV/MV Drives, LV/MV Soft Starters, and MV Switch Gear
- Ability to diagnose VFD application issues based on data collected using monitoring equipment such as Relays, PLC’s, and VFD HMI’s
- Tools used to diagnose equipment issues in the field include; Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Megger, DLRO, and Power Quality Meter
- Experience in programming and troubleshooting communications cards for LV and MV Drives.
Certified Broadband Technician II
Time Warner Cable
San Marcos, Texas
06.2005 - 08.2009
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair Cable TV, High Speed Internet, and Telephone service
- Teach customers on operation of TV remotes, Cable Boxes, Computer network operation, and in-home networking
- Collect money from customers for installations or past due accounts
- Company truck – Responsible for vehicle maintenance
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all company owned equipment stored in company vehicle.
Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 06.2006
- Carry out assigned tasks under high stress environments.
- Command and control fire team actions.
- Maintained property and equipment.
- Led fire team during battle drills and situational training exercises.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX 03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX 08.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College System - Kingwood
Kingwood, TX 08.2009 - 08.2011
Skills
Proficient using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, Meggers, DLRO, Current Clamps, Trending Software
Commissioning, Troubleshooting, and repairing Variable Frequency Drives, Solid State Starters, and Switch GearToshiba and Allen Bradley PLC systems
Programming Protection Relays (GE 869, GE 569, GE 369, GE 850)
Interpret speed vs torque curves, acceleration curves, thermal damage curves
Familiar with industry specifications and codes
Risk Management
SWOT Analysis
Financial Forecasting & Analysis
Timeline
MBA - Finance
University of Houston - Victoria
03.2020 - Current
Sr.Applications Engineer (High Voltage Motors)
Toshiba International Corporation
05.2018 - Current
Field Service Engineer II - VFD's & Switchgear
Toshiba International Corporation
12.2016 - 05.2018
Field Service Engineer I - VFD's
Toshiba International Corporation, TIC
05.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering Technology
University of Houston
08.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College System - Kingwood
08.2009 - 08.2011
Certified Broadband Technician II
Time Warner Cable
06.2005 - 08.2009
Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 06.2006