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John Weyenberg

Fond Du Lac

Summary

Engineering professional with significant experience in control system design and implementation. Known for developing innovative solutions that enhance system performance and reliability. Excellent team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet dynamic project needs. Proficient in PLC programming, HMI design, and system integration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation & Controls Engineer II

Grande Cheese
09.2024 - Current
  • Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff on new control systems, reducing downtime.
  • Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
  • Provided technical support for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
  • Designed user-friendly HMI interfaces, enabling operators to efficiently monitor and manage plant operations.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for control system designs, minimizing potential safety hazards during operation.

Automation Engineer

Mercury Marine
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for creating automation/controls scopes and budget for a variety of incoming and in house update automated equipment.
  • Work with Process & Industrial Engineers on design of new equipment design to meet safety standards as well design for layout of machine.
  • Document and record all engineering drawings, programming codes, and equipment updates.
  • Worked with the Controls Engineering team on PLC code changes to make equipment more efficient and reliable.

Controls Engineering Tech

Mercury Marine
04.2018 - 01.2024
  • Designed and Implemented vision system from quality checks using Keyence and Cognex software.
  • Upgraded multiple assembly line HMI from FactoryTalk to Ignition.
  • Overhauled assembly line from DeviceNet and replaced with Ethernet.
  • Worked with IT to create a firewall VLAN and set up a network closet for each assembly line.
  • Designed electrical schematics for updated and new electrical design using AutoDesk.
  • Rewrote PLC code to make equipment more efficient.

Electrical Instrumentation Co-op

McCain Foods
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Update electrical prints for changes to equipment.
  • Changed PLC code to make the process more efficient.
  • Designed and built electrical panels.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Computer Science

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
06-2029

Associates of Science - Industrial Automation and Electrical Controls Technologies

Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
05-2018

Skills

  • Electrical design
  • Project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Functional safety
  • Process automation
  • Servo systems

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Acieta Automation: Fanuc robot programming certificate
  • Daifuku: Jervis Web software and CartTools programming certificate
  • Werner Electric: PLC programming certificate
  • Werner Electric: Networking certificate
  • Inductive Automation: Ignition core & Perspective training certificate
  • LSS Green Belt

Timeline

Automation & Controls Engineer II

Grande Cheese
09.2024 - Current

Automation Engineer

Mercury Marine
01.2024 - 09.2024

Controls Engineering Tech

Mercury Marine
04.2018 - 01.2024

Electrical Instrumentation Co-op

McCain Foods
03.2016 - 04.2018

Bachelors of Science - Computer Science

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Associates of Science - Industrial Automation and Electrical Controls Technologies

Mid-State Technical College

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