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Eric Spagnolo
Technician/Engineer/Operator
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Senior Field Service Engineer with a proven track record at Amada America, excelling in mechanical and electrical installations. Recognized for efficiency, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional customer training. Skilled at personnel training and evaluation, committed to achieving excellence, and ensuring projects are completed correctly the first time.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
15
15
Years of military experience
7
7
Years of private sector experience
7
7
Years of academic studies
Work History
Senior Field Service Engineer
Amada America
06.2022 - Current
- Mechanically, electrically, and electronically install AMS3015 Cycle Loader (CL), Cycle Loader Tower (CLT), and Rear Output Station (ROS) automation attached to Amada Fiber and CO2 Laser systems
- Troubleshoot and service the above systems as well as older ASLUL/PRIII loading and unloading systems. Troubleshooting and installation have both included the use of PLC programs such as CX Programmer and SysMac
- As a senior engineer, train and evaluate junior members of the Automation team to install and service the above systems
- Perform customer service and training on the operation of the CL/CLT/ROS Human-Machine Interface (HMI) as well as Amada's AMNC3i/4i Scheduling system
Advanced/Class 3 Wire Harnessing Team Lead
Timberline Manufacturing
Marion, IA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw Class 3 (military/aerospace) wire harnessing manufacture to customer, IPC-620, and J-STD requirements
- In three months, raised shop efficiency and lowered shop indirect time to consistently exceed company standards
- Promoted to Class 3 Team Lead position after only four months as an Assembler
Platoon Leader/Battery Executive Officer
US Army
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Led and participated in six PATRIOT Table 8 certifications in less than 2 1/2 years while serving as a Battery Tactical Control Officer (TCO)
- Consistently scored over 90 percent on all battery level maintenance and administrative inspections as Battery Executive Officer
- Enforced technical, tactical, and administrative standards to ensure mission readiness and accomplishment
- Assisted the Battery Commander in coordinating and executing two missions to Kunsan Air Base, South Korea requiring the safe transport of 40 Soldiers as well as sensitive PATRIOT equipment totaling more than $100 million in value
Electronics Assembler
University of Iowa Astronomy Department
Iowa City, IA
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Constructed 100+ test builds for research and development purposes utilizing proper ESD and clean room procedures
- Maintained constant communications between shop supervisors, engineering personnel, and Astronomy professor in charge of the project
- All work was in support of the spacecraft JUNO's Plasma Wave Instrument (PWI) launched August, 2011 to further study the planet Jupiter
Nuclear Reactor Operator/Technician
U.S. Navy
Groton, CT
08.1998 - 07.2004
- Operated and maintained all electronic control, instrumentation, and safety systems on board an active, sea-going command (USS Toledo, SSN 769)
- Performed various maintenance and service procedures both at sea and in port while properly utilizing electrical safety and/or radiological controls (RADCON)
- Assisted in the completion of several mission critical at-sea repairs to ensure mission accomplishment
- Was selected by the boat's Captain as well as Reactor Controls leadership as the both the Maneuvering and Batttlestations Reactor Operator (RO)
- Served as Battlestations RO during the opening days of the second Gulf War resulting in the launch of, at that time, the largest Tomahawk cruise missile strike in US Submarine history
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology/Pastoral Studies
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI06.2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Schematic Reading
- CX Programmer
- SysMac
- Mechanical Installation
- Electrical/Electronic Setup
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Personnel Training and Evaluation
- Customer Service and Training
- Quick Learner
- "Do it right the first time"
Interests
Storytelling and Writing
Character Design
Vehicle Design (especially air and space craft)
Collector - Legos, Gold/Silver Coins, Cards (Pokemon, Union Arena)
Opening Pokemon with my little nephew
Building games - "Surviving Mars," "Cities: Skylines"
Blowing Stuff Up games - "Mechwarrior"/"Battletech" franchise
Exploration games - "Fallout" series, "Final Fantasy VII Remake/Rebirth"
Timeline
Senior Field Service Engineer
Amada America
06.2022 - Current
Advanced/Class 3 Wire Harnessing Team Lead
Timberline Manufacturing
04.2021 - 01.2022
Platoon Leader/Battery Executive Officer
US Army
05.2014 - 05.2018
Electronics Assembler
University of Iowa Astronomy Department
08.2006 - 01.2008
Nuclear Reactor Operator/Technician
U.S. Navy
08.1998 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theology/Pastoral Studies
Maranatha Baptist University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
Please make initial contact, if possible, through the use of my personal email. Currently, Amada Midwest Automation group includes the US Northeast, giving our team a region spanning 22 states. Due to the constant need for weekly travel and working in industrial environments, phone calls may not be able to be answered or may be missed due to noisy work areas.
Software
CX Programmer
SysMac
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceAffiliations
- New Covenant Bible Church - 3-5th grade Sunday school teacher and table leader
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