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GARY A. REBELAK JR

Lebanon,TN

Summary

A position that will allow me to use my experience, education and background to contribute to the profitability and success of the company. More than 30 years of engineering experience specializing in software development, support and check-out of process line and assembly type equipment. A hands-on manager with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and a proven record of success.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Controls Designer

Automation Tool Company
Cookeville, TN
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented project control systems to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Monitored project progress, identified potential issues, and provided solutions to maintain schedule and budget constraints.
  • Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate risk impact.
  • Analyzed resource requirements for each phase of the project life cycle and identified areas of improvement.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements and collaborated closely with internal teams to implement them effectively.
  • Analyzed project requirements and performed technical calculations supporting design solutions.
  • Defined equipment and parts from external suppliers.
  • Kept engineering designs in conformance with safety objectives and legal requirements to minimize issues.
  • Created customer documentation such as diagrams, electrical drawings and manuals.
  • Oversaw project workflow and supported internal and external resources.

Controls Engineer

EOSYS (Premier System Integrators)
Smyrna, TN
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Analyzed existing electrical schematics to identify areas of improvement in control system design for OEM equipment for General Mills, Electrolux, Cooper Tire, and Mazda/Toyota US.
  • Analyzed existing electrical schematics to identify areas of improvement in control system design.
  • Developed and implemented control systems for automated production processes.
  • Programmed PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams languages.
  • Configured HMIs with graphic displays, alarms, data logging capabilities.
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and operation of control systems.

Project Engineer

Automation Solutions of America
Beloit, WI
01.2005 - 01.2019
  • Responsibilities included managing the KL2018 retool program at the FCA Belvidere Assembly Plant
  • Provided pricing and schedule for all required engineering and equipment along with managing manpower and working with electrical contractor and end user.

Controls Engineer

Ingersoll Milling Machine Company
Rockford, IL
01.1985 - 01.2005
  • Responsibilities included hardware and software design for automation systems to be integrated with existing OEM equipment.
  • Provided controls for General Motors V8 engine block lines for the Gen IV Engine program in Romulus MI. - this included hardware design, software design, machine checkout, customer interface and installation support.
  • Proficient in AutoCad and Rockwell Software along with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Education

Associates Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology

Rock Valley College
01.1992

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
01.1986

Skills

  • Allen Bradley (multiple PLC platforms, HMI, drives, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet IP)
  • Studio 5000, RSLogix, PLC5, FactoryTalk View Studio, DeviceNet
  • Siemens (PLCs, HMIs, Profibus)
  • Modicon (PLCs, Square D TSX57 PLCs, Modbus)
  • GE Fanuc (PLC's, HMI, Powermate D Motion Control, GeniusBus)
  • Indramat Servo Motion Control Systems
  • Cognex, DVT, and SICK Vision Systems
  • GE Fanuc - (PL7PRO, XBT1000, Cimplicity Control, LM90)
  • Siemens Step 7, WinConfig, FloPro, IPDS, Updoc, ICOM, Modsoft, AutoCAD

References

References - Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Controls Designer

Automation Tool Company
07.2022 - 10.2024

Controls Engineer

EOSYS (Premier System Integrators)
01.2019 - 05.2022

Project Engineer

Automation Solutions of America
01.2005 - 01.2019

Controls Engineer

Ingersoll Milling Machine Company
01.1985 - 01.2005

Associates Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology

Rock Valley College

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
GARY A. REBELAK JR