Mason Tek
Howell,Michigan
Summary
Industrial controls specialist with a degree in mechatronics and over half a decade of experience in industrial programming and manufacturing process management in the industry, looking to apply his abilities to a close knit team. Versatile and deep skillset in programming and integration of industrial controls, robotics, drives, vision, and servo systems. Experienced in installation of complete quality assurance systems from the ground up. Accommodated with independent management of both time and resources in order to solve problems to maximize a teams ability to solve multiple issues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Engineer
Balance Technology Inc
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Responsible for integration, troubleshooting, programming, and support of entire cells using Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Tasked to integrate and program robots (Kuka, Fanuc), vision systems, and servo drives using modern fieldbuses such as PROFINET.
- Scope involves HMI coordination between PLC and other devices, developing and programming HMI displays to fully control manual functions.
- Job entailed troubleshooting faults and programming issues in person and remotely with limited information while solving problems independently.
- Usage of independent time management skills with little supervision, finishing tasks on time while also considering time budgeting for unexpected issues to always meet deadlines.
Controls Technician
Toyoda Gosei Fluid Systems
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Integrated and programmed vision and laser scanning systems with PLCs in critical quality control areas to ensure 100% product conformity with manufacturers. (Toyota, ect.)
- Modified and created PLC programs and HMI screens for dynamic cells capable of handling several tooling sets and creating several different parts.
- Programmed and troubleshot Fanuc robots, including cells with automatic changeovers, offsets, and communication with PLCs.
- Installed and troubleshot various hardware systems and panel wiring components such as safety gate switches, servos, and I/O. Able to install systems from the ground up.
Industrial Electrician
Chelsea Milling Company
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Responsible for general maintenance of a diverse set of electrical and control equipment across entire facility.
- Worked closely with PLCs to track down and solve issues quickly, as well as modified programs to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Implemented excellent problem prioritization at peak hours, diverting time to the most pressing problems first.
Education
Associates - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, Michigan01-2018
Skills
- PLC Programming
- Robot Programming
- Troubleshooting
- Vision Systems
- Hardware Integration
- Hardware Wiring
- HMI Programming
Accomplishments
- Installed and integrated Vision, laser scanning, and thermocouple systems for critical quality areas that allowed for 100% part integrity to tier one customer.
- Central part of team initiative that reduced compressed air usage of several cells by over 50% through controls aided study.
- Swiftly handled emergency line faults that would have resulted in over 25 thousand dollars of part express shipping.
Certification
Valentine Automation Fanuc Level 2, Programming & Troubleshooting* 2022
Timeline
Controls Engineer
Balance Technology Inc
08.2023 - 07.2025
Controls Technician
Toyoda Gosei Fluid Systems
02.2022 - 08.2023
Industrial Electrician
Chelsea Milling Company
12.2018 - 02.2022
Associates - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Washtenaw Community College