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Work History
Education
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David Ellett

Summary

Knowledgeable mechatronics professional with strong background in electrical, mechanical and software engineering. Skilled in developing and testing microcontroller-based systems, troubleshooting hardware and software, and creating successful maintenance and repair protocols. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Automation Tech

Catalent Pharma
04.2019 - 02.2024
  • Work with Drug substance Automation to assist maintenance, calibration, utilities, and facilities with programming, automation, electric, mechanical issues
  • This includes using meter, test equipment, and software to troubleshoot operation
  • Wiring instruments, control circuits, and communication with all equipment communication with DeltaV, and PLC
  • Working with Automation engineers with purchase and installing new equipment
  • Working with Process Engineering, Calibration, and Maintenance troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues with all devices
  • Making a parts list, working with vendors or contractors
  • Work with validation of changes and new equipment
  • Assist with Change Control, and Deviation investigation
  • This included writing and validation of changes made
  • DeltaV, and PLC, Creating user accounts, reset password, and assist with programming issues, On call to assist with program issues
  • Evaluate Department alarms for possible reoccurring, and possible failure issues
  • Track alarms per area each month looking for possible trends
  • The first year of employment I worked in the Drug Product Dept, Troubleshoot PLC programming and make improvements
  • Working with Staubli Robots, Filling lines, and secondary equipment labeling, and packing
  • This also includes Allen Bradly, Siemens and B&R PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic Troubleshooting and repair
  • This also included VFD, sensors, and valves
  • Work under GMP, and cGMP documentation.

Maintenance Team Leader, Engineer, Trainer, Maintenance Tech

TOA-USA
07.2002 - 04.2019
  • Electrical, AC up to 480V, DC up to 24v control circuits
  • Installation, troubleshooting Motors and controls
  • Troubleshoot, improve, and evaluate automation issues
  • Training maintenance on troubleshooting, and programming robots and pic's
  • Install and set up mig and spot welding operations
  • Servo Drives and motors
  • Relay Logic, sensors (Prox, limit switches, light curtains, area scanners, laser sensors.) Programmable Logic Controls
  • Melsec (Mitsubishi), Omron, Allen Bradly and HMI
  • Install, program, troubleshooting
  • Pneumatic, Install, troubleshoot
  • Motors, cylinders, and Pneumatic logic
  • Hydraulics, Pumps, cylinders, and control valves
  • Robotics, Moto Man (Yaskawa), and Nachi
  • Install, Set up, Programming, and Teaching
  • Process experience; Metal stamping, Metal welding, Mig and Resistive with robots and automation
  • Installing, troubleshooting, and making improvements in all processes
  • Worked under GMP and cGMP documentation.

Maintenance Tech

Mitsubishi Climate control
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and PLC
  • CNC equipment and automation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastern Hancock High School
Charlottesville, IN

Skills

  • Test case design
  • API Testing Knowledge
  • Test Automation Frameworks
  • Data-Driven Testing
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Performance Testing Expertise
  • Debugging techniques
  • Code review practices
  • Continuous integration tools
  • Expertise in Automation Tools
  • Functional Testing Techniques
  • Test Execution and Reporting
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Automation
  • Control systems understanding
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Automation design
  • Production Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Technical Support
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics
  • Technical solution development

Additional Information

Hello, My name is David Ellett. I have worked as an Engineer, Maintenance Team Lead, Automation Technologist, and Trainer. I have been working in industrial maintenance since 1991, with experience in sheet molding, plastic injection, metal stamping, E-coat, and assembly. My work has focused on automation troubleshooting, installation, programming, calibration, validation, and investigation. I have also received training in various areas including trouble shooting, statistical process control, leadership, mechanical fundamentals, hydraulics, pneumatics, water jets, and robot programming. I have also attended safety training for electrical and chemical hazards.

Prior Experience

Maintenance on plastic injection and sheet molding, including all secondary equipment and utilities

Timeline

Senior Automation Tech

Catalent Pharma
04.2019 - 02.2024

Maintenance Team Leader, Engineer, Trainer, Maintenance Tech

TOA-USA
07.2002 - 04.2019

Maintenance Tech

Mitsubishi Climate control
01.1998 - 01.2002

High School Diploma -

Eastern Hancock High School

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