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GAIGE FOSKUHL

Salina,KS

Summary

10+ Years of providing industrial automation & data acquisition systems for several different processes. In this time, I have developed applications and programmed multiple different solutions for creating plant wide SCADA systems in industrial manufacturing industries such as, Baggage Handling, Food and Beverage, and more

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. HMI Developer

Symbotic
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead Development of highly advanced SCADA systems for cutting edge AI driven warehousing
  • Develop standard Python scripting library for numerous different functions within Ignition SCADA system
  • Develop multiple C# tools, including, a tool that builds ladder logic from a project standard excel sheet to streamline program creation in Studio5000, a tool that receives diagnostics to display on HMI from AI driven robots
  • Develop modules for Ignition utilizing JAVA/Maven, Including interfacing with C# project builder tool to create matching project graphics
  • Develop SQL queries to display and report key data from MSSQL databases
  • Manage development of standard AOI library for Studio5000, consisting of over 400 AOI's
  • Interface with Multiple different APIs
  • Utilize GitHub/Copia to manage revisions
  • Utilize Agile methodology for development
  • Utilize MQTT and MS Azure for Remote Edge device data managment

Senior Controls Programmer

Kasa Companies
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Lead programming for large complex SCADA projects in Baggage Handling and Food & Beverage
  • Develop HMIs utilizing Ignition Perspective
  • Develop extensive Python libraries for numerous SCADA processes
  • Design a .NET cross application UI for Predictive maintenance module
  • Design and administer databases utilizing MSSQL
  • Develop Ignition modules utilizing JAVA/Maven. Including a module for MES predictive maintenance
  • Interface with multiple APIs to create powerful integrated SCADA systems, including interfacing with ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle
  • Design, implement, and configure IT structures for SCADA projects, including: servers, switches, routers, firewalls, etc.
  • Utilize MQTT and MS Azure for remote Edge device data transfer
  • Develop a vision system that utilizes Machine Learning to better perform image analysis on a pick and pull autonomous system
  • Design Enterprise SCADA Systems
  • Supervision of 2 or more Controls Programmers

Automation & Technology Engineer

JBS USA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Develop and deploy new plant/enterprise level SCADA systems, utilizing Ignition Perspective
  • Research and employ innovative new tech solution for protein manufacturing
  • Design and implement a OEE/MES system
  • Develop an Ignition module using JAVA/Maven for seamless interfacing with plant ERP system
  • Deploy and maintain MSSQL server to interface and retrieve 3rd party data
  • Develop extensive Python library for multiple SCADA processes
  • Manage quality of any automation/technology contractors
  • Design and deploy training standards for automation technicians
  • Supervise Up To 8 Technicians.

Control System Engineer & Project Manager

IEG
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Develop standards for Python scripting libraries
  • Develop standards for overall SCADA system design processes
  • Develop Robot Palletizing programming standards
  • Overseeing all automation projects company wide ranging from Colorado to the East Coast
  • Perform business development in the mid-west region
  • Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA plant/enterprise systems for multiple Food & Beverage clients
  • Instill training for controls techs/engineers’ company wide and oversee engineering for QC and standardization
  • Supervise Up To 8 Technicians and 3 Engineers/Programmers.

Controls Coordinator

J.M Smucker Company
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Utilize Ignition Perspective for plant wide MES system
  • Focusing on how to improve & task out, electrical controls projects, instrument upgrades/changes, and preventative maintenance
  • Complete programming projects to improve processes and integrate with plant needs
  • Design and implement OEE downtime management and tracking system
  • Implement technician training progression programs
  • Supervise up to 16 E&I technicians

Account/Project Manager & Control Systems Engineer

Live Energy
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Implement Plant wide SCADA systems utilizing Ignition/FactoryTalk
  • Maintain programming standards for all Food & Beverage industry work
  • Designing & maintaining systems for sand processing, beverage manufacturing, grain milling, & beef processing facilities
  • Manage & train a crew of 3 engineers and 6 controls techs tasking them with jobs to be performed at industrial accounts.

Industrial Automation Electrician

Piper Electric Company
12.2016 - 07.2018
  • Work solely with one of the nation’s largest breweries updating and implementing new control systems for palletizing, de-palletizing, & can recycle systems
  • Design physical control systems
  • Design HMIs using FactoryTalk SE/ME
  • Create standard AOIs for improved consistency
  • Perform network interfacing at the IDF level
  • Develop a C# application interface to retrieve data from the EndUser system
  • Interface with 3rd part APIs
  • Create MSSQL instances and query data

Systems Integrator

SK Automation
02.2012 - 12.2016
  • Design control systems for Food & Beverage manufactures
  • Design physical control panels, perform wiring
  • Design PLC programs utilizing Rockwell, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, and Opto22
  • Design HMI applications utilizing FactoryTalk SE/ME
  • Implement Data historization using KEPware

Education

Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO

Skills

  • JIRAMethodology
  • IT/OT Systems
  • Web Security
  • User Experience Design (UX)
  • Project Oversight
  • GitHub Versioning
  • Copia Versioning
  • Efficient Data Management
  • Embedded Systems Development Software
  • MQTT
  • MS Azure
  • HTML, XML, CSS
  • Agile Methodolgy
  • Machine Vision Hardware Design, Implementation, and Programming (Matrox)
  • FactoryTalk SCADA Systems
  • Ignition SCADA Systems (Vision and Perspective Visual Programming)
  • OPCUA/OPCDA Data connectivity
  • Linux/Windows Server Installation, Maintenance, Configuration
  • Maintain, Install, and Configure Instances of Microsoft SQL Server
  • Programming Languages: Python, C#, JAVA, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • NET Visual Application Development
  • Applications Development
  • Network Engineering, Routers, Managed Switches, Firewalls, Servers
  • Network Hardware: Cisco, FS, Antaira, Ubiquiti
  • Networking Architectures for Creating Industrial IIoT Systems: Foundation Fieldbus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, AS-I, EtherCAT, and TCP/IP
  • REST/SOAP API Design and Interfacing
  • Physical Control System Troubleshooting
  • NFPA 70e Certified
  • Project Management
  • Control System Design Engineering (Process, Line Control, & Safety [Adhering to ISO/IEC Standards]): SCADA, Physical Controls, HMI’s, GUI’s, Instrumentation, & Programming
  • Robotic System Design and Programming: (KUKA, & ABB Languages: KAREL, KRL, & RAPID)
  • Robotic Offline Programming/Simulation Software: (ROBOGUIDE, KUKAsim, & RobotStudio)
  • Allen-Bradley Logix Family Processors, Mitsubishi Processors, and Beckhoff Processors
  • Rockwell Software (RSView 32, FactoryTalk ME, RSLogix5/500/5000, Studio5000, ETC)
  • Allen-Bradley PF Series Drives/Kinetix Drives
  • PLC Programming Utilizing All Five IEC Programming Languages (FBD, LD, ST, SFC, IL)

Accomplishments


  • Work to improve efficiency and good habits throughout the engineering department and tailoring each project to its specific needs to create seamless efficiency
  • Continue striving for excellence on the projects I am tasked with
  • Help set a standard of hard work and critical problem solving that will create a culture of finding solutions to all problems
  • Continue to promote good programming, design, and troubleshooting habits to up-and-coming Engineers in a positive manner that excites them to continue their careers
  • Develop robust standards for programming practices to help streamline project creation and save valuable man hours and inconsistencies in development

Timeline

Sr. HMI Developer

Symbotic
08.2022 - Current

Senior Controls Programmer

Kasa Companies
07.2021 - 08.2022

Automation & Technology Engineer

JBS USA
01.2021 - 07.2021

Control System Engineer & Project Manager

IEG
11.2019 - 01.2021

Controls Coordinator

J.M Smucker Company
04.2019 - 11.2019

Account/Project Manager & Control Systems Engineer

Live Energy
07.2018 - 03.2019

Industrial Automation Electrician

Piper Electric Company
12.2016 - 07.2018

Systems Integrator

SK Automation
02.2012 - 12.2016

Red Rocks Community College

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