Blake Brooks
Houston
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineer with extensive exposure in automation construction. Self starter and highly driven. Technical capacity to oversee system builds and analyze system components with the goal of further developing them to improve overall system reliability and efficiency with cost down approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Manager
Walmart Advanced System & Robotics
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Responsible for maintaining and improving system performance of commissioned automated systems, continuous R&D for improvement purposes to boost system output metrics to meet client target
- Developed new methods of installation for system components to allow service of system with minimal downtime needed by customer.
- Consulted with system operators to trouble shoot performance issues prior to my onsite deployment to ensure all information and material was available for in field reworks
- Directly performed electrical diagnostics of system components, electrical enclosures, and service panels.
- Performed infilled visits to redline IFC drawings to reflect as built condition based on site engineering changes
- Remote/Travel
Senior Installation Engineer
Alert Innovation
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for executing the installation of automated fulfillment systems from layout stage to commissioning handover
- Communicated weekly progress of active builds to program managers to ensure all drawings specs and ECOs were being met.
- Trained and assigned task to 3PIs to ensure build specs and schedule were being met
- Inputted feedback for system improvements based on in field exposure to system
- Consulted with site engineering on proposed design changes/deviations
Project Manager
Black Crane Construction
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for overseeing construction of mass residential developments from grading to full erection of homes.
- Consulted, designed, planned, and executed residential projects based on customer budget and design criteria.
- Oversaw multiple contractor crews working concurrently to ensure project timelines were met with minimal impact to cost.
Intern
Double S Electric
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Drafted CAD drawings based on clients electrical demands for buildings
- Created circuit designs to optimize customer needs while maintaining efficiency, reducing overload, and reducing cost.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2020
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Finite Element Analysis
- Inventor
- Microsoft
- SolidWorks
Technical
- Construction
- Fiber Splicing
- Trenching and Boring
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Practical
Non-Technical
Timeline
Automation Manager
Walmart Advanced System & Robotics
11.2022 - 05.2025
Senior Installation Engineer
Alert Innovation
03.2022 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Black Crane Construction
09.2020 - 03.2022
Intern
Double S Electric
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
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