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BRIAN BUTLER

Dry Ridge,KY

Summary

Highly motivated candidate seeking opportunities to travel and advance career in the engineering field. Possesses a solid understanding of quality assurance procedures, strategic planning, and specification review. Known for analytical problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities. Demonstrates capability to work independently for extended periods with minimal supervision.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Controls Engineer

Diversified Automation
07.2025 - Current
  • Expanded on the foundations learned at previous employer as well as learned niche applications encountered in sortation of parcels and envelopes as one would see at UPS, USPS, or FedEx

CONTROLS ENGINEER

Daifuku America
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Programmed Allen-Bradley PLCs for industry leaders like Amazon and Nike using RS Logix/Studio 5000.
  • Resolved project electrical, mechanical, network, or other operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
  • Performed CAD markups/redlines to the customer after the initial design.

GTDR GATEKEEPER

Amazon Air
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining dock workstations to ensure smooth operations
  • Expedited shipping process by accurately loading and unloading trucks, reducing time spent on manual inventory checks
  • General knowledge of how conveyor belt systems operate and trouble-shooting jams
  • Power equipment certified - including: forklift, extended reach truck, scissor lift, small crane, and excavator

PAINT DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

The Home Depot Inc
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Met with representatives from several major paint companies to discuss their products in extensive detail.
  • Built successful retail teams by instilling culture of collaboration and developing daily plans centered on common group goals.

HIGH SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER

Kenton Co. Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in math & science

RESEARCHER

NKU Dept. of Physics
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • Ran simulations and analyzed data collected from CERN for detection of Cosmic Rays by modeling what was, in April 2017, launched on SpaceX-12 and attached to the ISS
  • Using GEANT4 and C++ coding techniques, we best prepared for what may happen while ISS-CREAM was in flight

QC ENGINEER/RHEOLOGIST (INTERN)

A.O. Smith
05.2015 - 05.2016

My biggest contribution during this internship was successfully reformulating the coatings we manufactured to reduce the amount of respirable silica per new OSHA regulations while maintaining the original integrity of the product.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Theoretical Mathematics

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05.2017

Skills

  • Programming in Python
  • Programming in C
  • Electrical/Mechanical Systems
  • AutoCAD
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Time Series Forecasting
  • Project Planning
  • 3D Rendering
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Strong Analytical Skill
  • Creating Instructional Documents
  • Problem Solving

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Electrical Controls Engineer

Diversified Automation
07.2025 - Current

CONTROLS ENGINEER

Daifuku America
01.2024 - 01.2025

GTDR GATEKEEPER

Amazon Air
09.2023 - 02.2024

HIGH SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER

Kenton Co. Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023

PAINT DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

The Home Depot Inc
02.2020 - 12.2023

RESEARCHER

NKU Dept. of Physics
08.2016 - 05.2021

QC ENGINEER/RHEOLOGIST (INTERN)

A.O. Smith
05.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Theoretical Mathematics

Northern Kentucky University
BRIAN BUTLER