Joseph L. Adams
Sr. Electrical Designer
Goodlettsville,TN
Summary
Proficient writing large-scale ladder logic programs starting from scratch and using Allen-Bradley platforms i.e. RSLogix 500, Studio 5000. Proficient using Siemens Portal. 20+ years of experience developing electrical prints using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical. 15+ years of control panel building, this includes layout and wiring the panels. 15+ years of Human Machine Interface (HMI) development using FTView Studio ME/SE, Siemens Winn-CC, Proface, CX-One Designer, C-more software. Understanding of SCADA systems using Historian, FTView Studio SE and Wonderware and several types of Gateways. A proven record of troubleshooting and problem solving. Proficient in customer service either remotely or onsite at customer’s facility.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Electrical Designer
Enexor Bioenergy
11.2024 - 11.2026
- Designed electrical schematics using AutoCAD complex project.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Developed detailed design documentation, including wiring diagrams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize electrical designs and ensure compliance with industry standards.
AutoCAD Electrical Specialist
Third Coast Automation/Animax Design Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Working for Third Coast Automation as a contractor for Animax.
- Responsible for making animatronic figures and creating all the electrical drawings.
- Drafting and design innovated through servo driven processes, working with cabling and connectors for figures.
- Creating and developing 2D (and some 3D) schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, all electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
- Interfacing with mechanical and software teams.
- Reviewing personal designs before final design reviews and reworking initial drawings.
Senior Controls Engineer
Alpha Intégration
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Executed electrical designs from initial drawings to programming PLCs, including HMI implementation.
- Collaborated with the Mechanical Design Team throughout the process to adapt and improve the product.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project objectives with client requirements and industry standards.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement initiatives.
- Led integration of advanced control systems to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Developed and executed strategies for system optimization, reducing downtime across multiple projects.
- Designed and implemented electrical systems for automated processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostic testing on complex electrical equipment to resolve issues swiftly.
- Led troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
Applications Engineer (PLC Controls)
MR Systems Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Assigned various projects to develop logic in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry. This includes starting up new plants to minor upgrades to older plants
- Majority of the plants use a SCADA system for system control. I was on the PLC side of the system. I made the IO list and tags for the HMJ Application Engineer
- Completed tasks directly with Service Technicians on commissioning new systems or upgrades
Controls Engineer
Industrial Automation LLC
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Designed hardware, logic program and HMI development for automotive tier 1 automotive part companies
- Designed and implemented control systems for automated equipment to enhance production efficiency.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to integrate into existing systems, driving innovation within the engineering team.
- Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
- Streamlined industrial processes through the implementation of cutting-edge PLC programming methods.
- Provided technical support for electrical and instrumentation equipment, improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
Electrical Engineer
Mayekawa USA Inc.
05.2009 - 07.2016
- Design Control Systems for industrial compressor packages in the refrigeration and petro-chemical industries. These types of programs control a process rather than an Automated type system. Most of these processes can be very technical and precise measurements of pressure and temperature. The logic is very extensive
- The attention to detail is very crucial in this industry. The control system design will consist of electrical hardware design, PLC, HMI and or SCADA development. The controls will be based on a PI&D drawing
Electrical Systems Designer
G. F. Puhl Co
03.2005 - 02.2009
- Designed the electrical controls for trim collection systems used in the printing industry. These designs involve creating electrical hardware drawings, PLC and HMI development
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop design concepts aligned with brand standards.
- Designed innovative product layouts enhancing user experience and functionality.
Controls Technician (Contract)
Wright Ind., Inc.
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Main duties were in house and onsite startups
Maintenance Manager Trainee
Ring Container Technologies
11.2002 - 06.2003
- Was taught the blow molding process
- Familiarized myself with MicroMain, MaintainIt and MP3 maintenance software
- Learned how to operate and maintain a Liberty blow mold and Graham wheel
Service Engineer (Contract)
Stanford Products LLC
10.2001 - 08.2002
Automation Engineer
Meridian Automotive Systems
07.2000 - 09.2001
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Project Manager
Industrial Electrician (Journeyman)
Meridian Automotive Systems
Centralia, IL
11.1997 - 07.2000
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in machinery, enhancing production efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Electronics Technician 2nd Class
United States Navy
04.1987 - 12.1994
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Optimized equipment functionality with regular preventative maintenance tasks.
Bio-Medical Technician
Normandy Osteopathic Hospitals
01.1984 - 04.1987
Education
BS - Electronics Management (Microprocessors, Bio-Medical Electronics)
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.1995
AAS - Electronics Technology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.1984
Skills
- Expertise in AutoCAD Electrical
- Electrical schematic design
- Advanced PLC programming
- Human-machine interface design
- Controls system integration
- Systematic troubleshooting methods
- Electrical hardware design
- SCADA system implementation
- Process control systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
- Preventive electrical maintenance
- Power distribution
- Circuit analysis
- Variable frequency drives
- Motor control
- Schematic reading
- Electrical panel construction
- Load calculations
- Short circuit analysis
- Team player
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical installations
- Installation and repair specialist
Certification
- Department of Labor Certified Electrician (Journeyman)
- ABB M92 S3 Robot Programming and Electrical Maintenance
- PLC 5 Programming and Troubleshooting using RSLogix
- ANSI and OSHA Safety Training
SEMINAR TRAINING
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) 3-day training course
- Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 Programmable Logic Controller PLC Development Software
Timeline
Sr. Electrical Designer
Enexor Bioenergy
11.2024 - 11.2026
AutoCAD Electrical Specialist
Third Coast Automation/Animax Design Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Senior Controls Engineer
Alpha Intégration
12.2020 - 07.2021
Applications Engineer (PLC Controls)
MR Systems Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2020
Controls Engineer
Industrial Automation LLC
09.2016 - 03.2018
Electrical Engineer
Mayekawa USA Inc.
05.2009 - 07.2016
Electrical Systems Designer
G. F. Puhl Co
03.2005 - 02.2009
Controls Technician (Contract)
Wright Ind., Inc.
02.2004 - 02.2005
Maintenance Manager Trainee
Ring Container Technologies
11.2002 - 06.2003
Service Engineer (Contract)
Stanford Products LLC
10.2001 - 08.2002
Automation Engineer
Meridian Automotive Systems
07.2000 - 09.2001
Industrial Electrician (Journeyman)
Meridian Automotive Systems
11.1997 - 07.2000
Electronics Technician 2nd Class
United States Navy
04.1987 - 12.1994
Bio-Medical Technician
Normandy Osteopathic Hospitals
01.1984 - 04.1987
BS - Electronics Management (Microprocessors, Bio-Medical Electronics)
Southern Illinois University
AAS - Electronics Technology
Southern Illinois University