Amanda Bompadre
Conshohocken,PA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Engineer II
Alfa Laval
01.2024 - Current
- Leveraged strong programming skills to develop custom scripts for PLCs, HMIs, and other control system components used in automated machines.
- Worked closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality automation components while adhering to budget constraints.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to automation equipment performance, troubleshooting issues as they arose and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
Automation Engineer
Kendall Electric, Inc.
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Became a well-known point of contact to Rockwell Automation and other partnering manufacturers.
- Experience with PLC programming for Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley components.
- Worked with Kendall Electric's Inside Sales team to create BOMs for quoting, processing orders, and servicing customers.
- Experienced in using various automation support tools and software programs (RSLinx Classic, RSNetworx, Studio5000 Logix Designer, CCW, FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk Optix, ControlFLASH
- Demonstrated hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge and experience working with PLCs, HMIs, Networks, and VFDs.
Validation C&Q Lead Engineer
ValSource Inc. (Contractor To Merck & Co.)
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Led and participated in multiple vendor coordination meetings throughout various phases of the project to complete the deliverables on time and within budget.
- Coordinated project meetings and collaborated with various types of process engineers, automation engineers and technical operators.
- Developed multiple Factory Acceptance Test Plans to be evaluated, reviewed and executed at various vendor facilities, both on-site and virtual for different types of process equipment and process utility systems.
- Developed and executed multiple FATs and SATs for various systems.
- Generated, reviewed, and edited Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for IQ, OQ and PQ. Performed detailed electrical schematic walkdowns of various electrical control panels (Pneumatic, PLC, MCC, etc.) for process equipment.
- Developed system boundary drawings and performed commissioning and qualification walkdowns of various systems using P&ID's and associated schematic drawings.
- Communicated effectively with customers, vendors, clients and contractors to facilitate business while adapting to different engineering designs to meet product requirements.
- Knowledge of GAMP software development cycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2018
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Control systems understanding
- Autodesk AutoCAD 2024
- Ladder Logic Programming
- SCADA Development
- C Programming
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Project Management
- Training & development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Protocol development and technical writing
- Safe operating procedure (SOP) knowledge
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), [Project Management Institute] - [December 2022 - December 2025]
Timeline
Automation Engineer II
Alfa Laval
01.2024 - Current
Automation Engineer
Kendall Electric, Inc.
06.2023 - 12.2023
Validation C&Q Lead Engineer
ValSource Inc. (Contractor To Merck & Co.)
07.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Widener University