Kevin Vaughn
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Experienced with designing and implementing control systems for industrial automation. Utilizes advanced PLC programming and HMI development to optimize system performance. Track record of improving efficiency and ensuring reliability in complex control environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Engineer
Egger Wood Products
09.2019 - Current
- As a control engineer, I am part of the Project management team. I have been with this company during and after the construction phases. I am solely responsible for the lamination department. My responsibilities are as listed:
- Work with the original programmers of the machinery to help in commissioning.
- Work with production managers to implement changes in the machine programs for optimization.
- Work with and direct electrical department and mechanical department on new changes to machinery.
- Help troubleshoot the machines remotely.
- Train maintenance department of troubleshooting practices for machines.
- Train apprentices on basic practices of machine troubleshooting.
Automation Engineer
Ashley Furniture
09.2016 - 09.2019
- At Ashley Furniture, I worked as a project controls engineer, developing control systems that utilized Yaskawa Robots. My duties were as follows:
- Work with a team of engineers on the design phase of a new machine.
- Work with various vendors to order parts that stay within the agreed budget for new projects.
- Design the electrical/controls side of new projects.
- Delegate the work to be done both electrically and mechanically.
- Install and commission new machines at remote locations.
- Train operators and maintenance on the new machines.
- Work remotely to troubleshoot new machinery.
Maintenance Supervisor
Funder America
10.2015 - 09.2016
- As the Maintenance Supervisor, I was directly responsible for 9+ technicians. My duties were as follows:
- I managed the maintenance department in the press / Impregnation department. Managed time schedules and attendance.
- Performed all hiring of new maintenance employees. Interviewed and tested all potential candidates.
- Provided training for all maintenance employees. Either in house or sourced.
- Maintained spare parts room and inventory.
- Worked with production on scheduling downtime for maintenance repairs and PM.
- Maintained a safe work environment for employees to follow.
Engineering Technician
Unilin Flooring
08.2007 - 01.2015
- At Unilin, I worked in the Press department. I was responsible for the maintenance on two press lines. I performed daily inspections of the dust system and press lines. Kept downtime to a minimum by troubleshooting using Siemens S7 and other various software. I was later assigned projects as an Engineering Technician. I was part of a team that helped save the company $1M a year in scrap.
- Work with the original programmers of the machinery to help with commissioning.
- Work with production managers to implement changes in the machine programs for optimization.
- Work with and direct electrical department and mechanical department on new changes to machinery.
- Help troubleshoot the machines remotely.
- Train maintenance department of troubleshooting practices for machines.
Electrical Supervisor
Leggett and Platt
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Worked as the lead electrician. Installed new machinery and other electrical components. I was responsible for troubleshooting any breakdown, whether it was mechanical or electrical. Basically, just a technician.
Electrical Contractor
Self-employed
09.2003 - 07.2005
- I tried my luck here at starting my own contracting business. I answered service calls from day to day. I specialized in swimming pool installations and maintenance. I serviced the Hampton Inn Hotels in Wilmington, NC. I pulled permits and ordered inspections of all jobs completed. All the work I performed was in co-ordinance of the NC NEC.
Lead Electrician / Mechanic
Marsh Kitchen Cabinets
08.2001 - 09.2003
- Worked as the lead electrician. Installed new machinery and other electrical components. I was responsible for troubleshooting any breakdown, whether it was mechanical or electrical. Basically, just a technician.
Assistant Supervisor Maintenance
Thomasville Furniture Industries
08.1994 - 09.2001
- I started out as the Lead Electrician at Plant C. I was promoted shortly after to Assistant Supervisor. My duties were as follows:
- Train newly hired maintenance personnel.
- Maintain and repair machines.
- Ensure that all inspection records were up to date and being done.
- Ordered parts for inventory and repairs.
- Scheduled Boiler Shutdowns and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected (3) 400 HP HRT Boilers for scale deposits during shutdowns.
- Supervised Boiler Operators and created new swing shift schedule.
Machinist / Electrical Trainee
Collins and Aikman
08.1989 - 07.1994
- I started at C&A as an operator. After graduating from the Industrial Mechanics program at the college, I was given the position of Machinist (Shear Grinder). My responsibilities were:
- Replace Shear heads on machines
- PM all shearing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair all shearing equipment.
- Set up lathes to sharpen new shears.
- I was transferred to another plant as an Electrical Trainee. I was interested in becoming an Electrician. My responsibilities were as follows:
- Assist Lead Electrician in repairs of machinery.
- Study and stay in school for Electrical Training.
- Make daily inspections of the Air Handling System and Cooling Tower.
- Work on projects in house
Education
Associates - Electrical Engineering (Emphasis in Automation)
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC05.2010
NC State Journeyman's - Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC05.1997
Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
Piedmont Community College
05.1994
Skills
- Electrical design
- Hydraulic systems
- Project management
- Variable frequency drives
- Pneumatic systems
- Machine vision
- Functional safety
- Robotics integration
- Motion control
- Servo systems
- PLC programming
- System troubleshooting
- Control panel design
Certification
- NC Electrical Contractors License
- NC State Journeyman's in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
- Siemens online training certificates.
Timeline
Control Engineer
Egger Wood Products
09.2019 - Current
Automation Engineer
Ashley Furniture
09.2016 - 09.2019
Maintenance Supervisor
Funder America
10.2015 - 09.2016
Engineering Technician
Unilin Flooring
08.2007 - 01.2015
Electrical Supervisor
Leggett and Platt
08.2005 - 08.2007
Electrical Contractor
Self-employed
09.2003 - 07.2005
Lead Electrician / Mechanic
Marsh Kitchen Cabinets
08.2001 - 09.2003
Assistant Supervisor Maintenance
Thomasville Furniture Industries
08.1994 - 09.2001
Machinist / Electrical Trainee
Collins and Aikman
08.1989 - 07.1994
NC State Journeyman's - Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
Davidson County Community College
Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
Piedmont Community College
Associates - Electrical Engineering (Emphasis in Automation)
Davidson County Community College
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