Andrew Fischler
Sussex,WI
Summary
Experienced Senior Automation Engineer, adept at finding reliable solutions for automation applications. Experienced in controls and robotics programming, Electrical drafting, and mechanical design and prototyping. Well versed in automation troubleshooting, new product development, as well as programming and engineering standards development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Automation and Innovations Engineer
Blue Onyx Systems
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with sales applications team to ensure project scope was well defined, Identified engineering risks and mitigated risks via engineering or scope change.
- Oversaw projects from inception to installation and resolved engineering issues as necessary.
- Developed standardized products and ensured continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards.
- Worked within the Mechanical, Electrical, and programming departments to ensure scope, budget, and performance criteria were always adhered to.
Controls Engineer
IAS Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed standardized templates for palletizing and case packing applications
- Helped mentor junior controls engineers and ensure strict standards adherence
- Continued to support existing projects, working directly with customers and the project management team to ensure prompt and reliable service.
Applications Engineer
IAS Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Programmed and commissioned Robotic systems in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and packaging industry.
- Helped develop standardized company PLC, and Robot coding structure
- Performed R&D to generate standardized Electromechanical assemblies, and Implement new controls hardware.
- Provided Remote and onsite service to resolve issues with existing installations.
Controls Intern
IAS Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Generated libraries of AOI's for Allen Bradley and Siemens for use on future projects.
- Assisted with project assembly, Installation, and Commissioning
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automations System Technology
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI03.2017
Skills
- Programming In Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff Twincat, and Codesys programming environments
- Programming Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Yaskawa, and Epson robots
- HMI Development In FTView studio, WinCC, and Ignition
- Mechanical, electrical, and programmatic troubleshooting
- Electrical drafting using AutoCAD electrical
- Fabrication utilizing Machining (Mill & Lathe), Welding, and 3D printing
- Mechanical Design in Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, and OnShape
- Automation application and quote development
- Technical communication and education
Timeline
Senior Automation and Innovations Engineer
Blue Onyx Systems
07.2023 - Current
Controls Engineer
IAS Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2023
Applications Engineer
IAS Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2022
Controls Intern
IAS Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Automations System Technology
Waukesha County Technical College