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Andrew Brooks

Birmingham

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record at Mercedes-Benz United States International, specializing in standards and controls. Expert in engineering design and software development, I spearheaded projects that realized $1,000,000 in savings and significantly enhanced production quality and efficiency. Skilled in industrial automation and team collaboration, my initiatives have directly contributed to reducing assembly line downtime.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Standards and Controls Engineering Co-op

Mercedes-Benz United States International
01.2025 - Current

Designed and implemented a project from start to finish for testing Lenze drives to help the Standards and Controls group identify problems with faulty drives. Assisted on a project to eliminate harmonics in key lines where Lenze drives were being damaged.

Standards and Controls Engineering Co-op

Mercedes-Benz United States International
01.2023 - 05.2025

Learned both Python and Qlik Sense programming to create and application that keeps track of all electrical components installed in the plant. Lead to $1,000,000 in cost savings of over stocked parts.

Equipment Planning Co-op

Mercedes-Benz United States International
05.2024 - 08.2024

Implemented Vision Systems and helped write the standard for the implementation throughout the plant to improve overall quality of products leaving the plant.

Standards and Controls Engineering Co-op

Mercedes-Benz Un
08.2023 - 12.2023

Learned SQL database and Ignition app development to create an application that brought real time part flow visualization to team members on the assembly line. Reduced line downtime by providing accurate information on when parts needed to be delivered.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05-2025

Skills

  • Engineering design
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Industrial automation
  • Control systems
  • Software development
  • CAD software
  • Electrical engineering
  • Blueprint reading
  • Industry standards
  • Step 7 and TIA
  • Computer programming
  • Electrical systems

Timeline

Standards and Controls Engineering Co-op

Mercedes-Benz United States International
01.2025 - Current

Equipment Planning Co-op

Mercedes-Benz United States International
05.2024 - 08.2024

Standards and Controls Engineering Co-op

Mercedes-Benz Un
08.2023 - 12.2023

Standards and Controls Engineering Co-op

Mercedes-Benz United States International
01.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Andrew Brooks