Daniel Reid
Geneva,IL
Summary
Well-rounded automation professional with a strong foundation in machine building and technical troubleshooting. Known to foster collaborative teamwork and lead by example.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Engineer
Trident Manufacturing
Pingree Grove, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Identified gaps in production efficiency to determine and implement appropriately scaled automated solutions.
- Conceptualized, built, and debugged in-house tabletop lean cell machines for product assembly, testing, and inspection.
- Developed and maintained spare parts program for all machinery.
- Developed, carried out, and documented preventative maintenance program for all machinery.
- Performed corrective maintenance on various equipment and machinery to minimize production downtime.
- Managed all third-party vendors related to machine acquisition and maintenance.
- Managed a $135,000 budget for the maintenance and upgrade of existing machinery.
Machine Builder
ATS Life Sciences Chicago
Rolling Meadows, IL
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Attended design reviews and project planning meetings.
- Followed blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to assemble and troubleshoot complex machinery.
- Inspected, tested, and debugged products to verify function, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
- Modified blue prints and mechanical assemblies as necessary to maximize product efficiency.
- Acted as department business representative, driving departmental continuous improvement and problem solving through interfacing with company leadership and promoting the Lean business model.
Missile Technician
United States Navy
Bremerton, WA
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Planned and deconflicted maintenance, calibration, testing, repair, and maintenance activities.
- Supervised a dozen junior technicians.
- Administered and controlled top secret material.
- Headed nuclear weapon security program.
- Managed and coordinated nuclear weapon system preventative maintenance program.
- Drafted, coordinated, and performed 20 quality assurance work control packages as quality assurance inspector.
- Performed internal and external quality assurance audits.
- Handled and installed ordnance components.
- Rebuilt high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies.
- Traced mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Ensured safety and security of nuclear weapons by adhering to strict protocol.
Education
Missile Technician TRIDENT II SWS MK 98 Mod 6
Submarine Training Facility Kings Bay, GA03.2016
Fire Control Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting
Submarine Training Facility Bangor, WA03.2018
Advanced Mechanical Theory And Maintenance
Submarine Training Facility Bangor, WA05.2018
Submarine Force Quality Assurance Inspector
Submarine Training Facility Bangor, WA01.2019
Skills
- Troubleshoot & Debug
- Preventative Maintenance
- Pneumatics
- Mechanical Assembly and Modification
- Automated Machinery
- Wiring & Assembly
- Component Level Electronics
- Program Management
- Schematics & Block Diagrams
- Blueprints
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Vision systems
- Quality Assurance
- Administration
- Vendor Management
Timeline
Automation Engineer
Trident Manufacturing
03.2025 - Current
Machine Builder
ATS Life Sciences Chicago
02.2021 - 03.2025
Missile Technician
United States Navy
03.2015 - 03.2021
Missile Technician TRIDENT II SWS MK 98 Mod 6
Fire Control Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting
Advanced Mechanical Theory And Maintenance
Submarine Force Quality Assurance Inspector