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Cody M. Coburn

Georgetown,Texas

Summary

Seasoned Automation Technician with 16 years of experience in manufacturing, machine tools and automation. Reliable professional possessing expertise in developing designs, machine builds, PLC, HMI, Vision, and Robotic Programming. Proficient in Studio5000, Allen-Bradley HMI Machine Edition, Proface PLC/HMI, SolidWorks 3D CAD, Fanuc Robotics, Keyence IV and Cognex Vision.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla Gigafactory
01.2023 - Current
  • Designed improvements to EOATs when design flaws were present.
  • Implemented a line side spares system for quick repair
  • Tailored line side spares to each automation cell
  • Commissioned new Automation
  • Responsible for RCAs, Downtime Reports, Post Mortem problem solving, and daily pass down reports.
  • Trained new Technicians on Automation as well as Maintenance PMs
  • Interim Supervisor
  • Assisted with enforcing Safety and PPE usage throughout the department.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla Gigafactory
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Troubleshoot Engel plastic Injection Molding Machines
  • Proficient with Engel controls
  • Assisted Engineering with commissioning new projects
  • Performed cycle time reductions utilizing Fanuc expertise.
  • Increased equipment uptime by performing timely preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to established safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to increased productivity levels.
  • Adjusted schedule to train other Technicians on Automation Cells.

Automation Engineer

TASUS
08.2015 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for all Robotic Programming - Motoman 6-Axis
  • Gantry Robotic Programming - STAR, Sepro, and Harmo
  • Designed and Built Assembly Equipment using SolidWorks 3D Modeling
  • Document all I/O and create Bill of Materials
  • Project Management on all equipment builds
  • Program PLCs, HMIs, and Vision Inspection Cameras.

Automation Technician II

TASUS
01.2009 - 08.2015
  • Built End Of Arm Tooling for Robotic Applications.
  • Programmed STAR, Sepro, and Harmo Gantry Style Robots.
  • Built Assembly Equipment for Secondary Operations.
  • Designed and Built Control Cabinets.

Machinist

TASUS
12.2007 - 01.2009
  • Trained on manual machining mills, lathes, and bench grinders
  • Trained on MasterCAM programming CNC software and CNC milling.
  • Performed PMs on Injection Molds.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automation, Robotics, and Controls

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Fanuc & Motoman 6-axis Programming
  • Solidworks 3D CAD
  • STAR, Sepro, and Harmo Gantry Robot Programming
  • PLC Programming
  • HMI Architecture
  • Ethernet IP Protocol
  • Keyence/Cognex Vision
  • Keyence Barcode Scanners
  • Detail Oriented
  • Secondary Machine Design
  • Mechanical/Electrical Design

Certification

SolidWorks 3D Modeling/Design | Jan 2011- Present

Pro-Face PLC/HMI Programming | Feb 2015- Present

Allen-Bradley PLC | April 2011- Present

6-Axis Motoman Robotics | 2012- Present

Timeline

Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla Gigafactory
01.2023 - Current

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla Gigafactory
09.2022 - 01.2023

Automation Engineer

TASUS
08.2015 - 09.2022

Automation Technician II

TASUS
01.2009 - 08.2015

Machinist

TASUS
12.2007 - 01.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Automation, Robotics, and Controls

Austin Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering

Austin Community College

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