Brian Akins
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Resourceful Robotic Systems Engineer with extensive experience in world-class system integrations and providing on-site technical support across North America and Canada. Proven ability to optimize operations through seamless installations and effective troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Robotic Systems Engineer - Integration
Mujin, Inc.
Suwanee, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Lead full system integration of industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, compressed air systems, robot controllers, vision systems and safety equipment across customer production lines.
- Deployed and debugged 6-axis robots, enhancing automation processes.
- Integrate and modify robot programs while diagnosing and resolving issues with control systems and semi-automated machinery.
- Assembled and wired complex automated robotic production systems, including pneumatics, actuators, and custom-built enclosures, following engineering schematics.
- Travel extensively to provide onsite technical support, system updates, training, and troubleshooting for clients across North America and Canada.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and product teams to ensure seamless system handoff and comprehensive documentation for post-sale support.
- Adhere to all industrial safety protocols and functional safety standards on-site.
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Tesla
Sparks, NV
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Successfully led a team of technicians in two advanced battery module configuration production lines, improving OEE, reducing downtime, and enhancing system reliability.
- Maintained and repaired high-speed, high-volume mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation, and robotics to ensure operational continuity.
- Develop and implement SOPs, PM plans, and safety protocols to drive process efficiency and compliance.
- Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product quality specifications and standards are achieved.
- Enforced safe work habits and practices, conducting emergency response training and ensuring compliance with OSHA, Arc Flash, Fall protection, 70E, EHS, and LOTO standards.
- Troubleshoot and Program Allen Bradley PLC's using Studio 5000 software.
- Performed root cause analysis on tool breakdowns and downtime, identifying issues and recommending solutions to enhance reliability.
- Contributed to battery module production processes at gigafactory.
MFG Engineering Technician IV
Tesla
Sparks, NV
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained, repaired, and improved high speed, high volume battery production line with 35 Fanuc robots through effective editing recovery methods.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and managed machine breakdowns, ensuring timely recovery and minimizing disruption.
- Troubleshoot and Program Allen Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.
- Create / Edit programs and subroutines on Fanuc robots.
- Led root cause analysis to implement long-term solutions.
- Optimized spare parts inventory, reducing downtime and improving production readiness.
Electrical Equipment Technician II
Cadillac Products Automotive
Roseville, MI
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Established robot cells to enhance automated production processes.
- Installed automation equipment focusing on robots, sensors, and PLCs to improve operational capabilities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical panels/systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired industrial electrical systems; updated PM schedules and executed rebuilds to optimize system reliability.
Education
OSHA #511 Occupational Safety And Health Standards For General Industry -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI09-2026
Associate of Science - Mechatronics
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI01-2017
Skills
- Robot Programming
- 6 Axis Industrial Robotics
- Fanuc / ABB / KUKA / Kawasaki / Yaskawa
- Robotic Simulation
- Digital Twin Controllers
- Industrial System Integration
- Industrial Automation Troubleshooting
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Allen Bradley / Siemens
- AGV / AMR Troubleshooting
- Geek Quicktron
- 3D Robotic Vision Systems
- Photoneo / Keyence / Sick / Balluff
- ASRS Conveyance Systems
- Technical Support
- Technical Training
- Process Optimization
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Robotic Systems Engineer - Integration
Mujin, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Tesla
01.2019 - 01.2023
MFG Engineering Technician IV
Tesla
01.2017 - 01.2019
Electrical Equipment Technician II
Cadillac Products Automotive
01.2016 - 01.2017
OSHA #511 Occupational Safety And Health Standards For General Industry -
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Mechatronics
Macomb Community College