Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Position While at SSI schaefer
Position While at NexGen
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Calvin Foust

Dover,PA

Summary

I am pursuing a full time job as a control or robotic automation engineer. I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

BAS Automations Engineer

NexGen Automation
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Designed and implemented environmental controls on HVAC operations.
  • Collaborated with project leaders to identify and deploy optimal strategies for handling HVAC needs.
  • Used Visio to simulate field operations, proactive identify problems, and improve plans to mitigate risks.
  • Performed Control tests on HVAC equipment

Controls Support Engineer

SSI - Schaefer Systems
06.2016 - 12.2022
  • I worked in an automated case-picking warehouse
  • I worked with the maintenance team on troubleshooting faulty equipment when electrical or PLC issues arise
  • Installed new control systems as well as retrofitted new systems in place of outdated or obsolete control equipment
  • Helped keep the automated case-picking system up and running
  • Generic electrical and controls troubleshooting

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology: Robotics and Automation Emphasis

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
05.2015

Palmyra area High school
Palmyra, PA
01.2011

Skills

  • Schematic Reading
  • Bid Drafting
  • Project Estimation
  • System Design
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Technical Reporting
  • PLC Troubleshooting
  • PLC/Controls Wiring
  • Step7 Ladder logic code writing/manipulation
  • CPU installation and troubleshooting

Position While at SSI schaefer

I worked as a controls support engineer for SSI-Schaefer robotics. I work in an automated case-picking warehouse. We got pallets of cases in, de-palletize them then re-palletize them using case picking robots as well as many different types of case and tray conveyer systems. I worked with the maintenance team when they needed assistance in troubleshooting electrical or PLC related issues., Overall Troubleshooting, Conveyer Belt Troubleshooting, C,C++,Assembly, SEW Drive Programing (SEW Motion Studios), 3D modeling/ 3D printing, Wincc (HMI Controls Programing), Schaefer Case Picking Operations, PNP/NPN Prox sensor programing, Reflective sensor programing, Light Grid Programing, Electronic Distance measuring sensor programing (EDM Lasers), Simatic Step 7 Siemens/ Ladder logic, Allen Bradly PLCS, Programmable logic controllers(PLCS), MATLAB/ Simulink, programing, CCNA routing and switching essentials Certification, Able to read and navigate Eplans, wiring diagrams and Schematics, Electrical Wiring on energy chains, 480V 3 phase motor wiring, 120v wiring, I/O Block wiring, Wiring All types of sensors, Ethernet Cable wiring, Function generator ,Oscilloscope , Digital voltmeters , Logic Analyzer, PLC Analyzer setup, Digital design, Intel 8051 Microprocessor, Ultrasonic sensors, Distance Encoders, Vision systems, Weight Scale systems (Load cell programing) Wonderware., OSHA Certified

Position While at NexGen

I helped design automated HVAC systems for schools warehouses and other large buildings using automated logic controllers. I mainly used Microsoft Visio to draw and design these systems. I designed cold and hot water loop systems with automated 2 and 3-way valves. I also drew up sensor placements in things like Rooftop unit controls, ACU controls, vertical and horizontal unit ventilator controls, as well as other common HVAC system controls. I worked on HVAC projects such as Penn State Elementary School's automated HVAC systems, and multiple Penn Dot building HVAC controls.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Arduino Micro controlled robots
  • Nitro and Electric radio controlled cars
  • Building/Flying FPV Drone systems
  • Modeling/printing 3D models
  • Built gaming PC
  • Snowboarding
  • Golf (NCAA Dis. 3 national qualifier)

Timeline

BAS Automations Engineer

NexGen Automation
01.2023 - 09.2023

Controls Support Engineer

SSI - Schaefer Systems
06.2016 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology: Robotics and Automation Emphasis

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Palmyra area High school
Calvin Foust