Derek Reiter
Sheboygan,WI
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Engineer
Agropur
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized comprehensive understanding of Allen Bradley Ladder Logic to produce code to revolutionize automation
- Create and modify HMIs using Factory Talk View ME and SE
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting of control systems
- Worked with vendors and other departments to procure new equipment
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs
- Supported facility and process equipment engineering and design, integration and validation
- AutoCad Electrical design
- CAD design (AutoCad Inventor)
Engineering Technologist
Masters Gallery Foods
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Create and Program PLC's using Rockwell software
- Create and modify HMI's using Factory Talk View
- Troubleshooting control systems, wiring, and PLC logic
- Worked with Weber slicing to procure, install, and optimize new slicing equipment.
- Electrical panel building
- CAD design (SolidWorks)
- Manage vendors and other departments to procure new production lines.
- Interacted with suppliers, contractors and customers to identify material problems and process resolutions.
- Worked with vendors to design, procure, and implement new production facility in Oostburg, WI.
Process Technician
Sargento
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Maintaining and operating production lines to meet company demands.
- Perform mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Record gas volumes and process analyzer readings.
- Record inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Conduct safety inspections and follow safety rules and procedures.
- Handle preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electro-Mechanical Automation
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI05.2020
Certificate - Industrial Technician - Automation
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI2016
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Quick learner
- Project management
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- PLC programming
- HMI programming
- SOLIDWORKS (CAD)
- Electrical panel building
- Fanuc/ABB robotics
- Blueprints and schematics
- AutoCad electrical
Additional Information
To obtain an engineering position that brings value to my employer by applying my education, electrical aptitude, controls experience, work ethic and project management skills.
Timeline
Automation Engineer
Agropur
01.2022 - Current
Engineering Technologist
Masters Gallery Foods
10.2013 - 01.2022
Process Technician
Sargento
01.2010 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Electro-Mechanical Automation
Lakeshore Technical College
Certificate - Industrial Technician - Automation
Lakeshore Technical College
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