Matthew Kohler
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Navy veteran and current process engineer with over 12 years of electrical and mechanical experience. Skilled in assessing and evaluating electronic components, devices, and systems, communicating effectively, problem solving, prioritizing, and adapting to fast paced, high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Process Engineer Vaccine Manufacturing
Pfizer
2022.07 - Current
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines for COVID-19 Vaccine.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Conducted updates in automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
- Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes, reducing production costs while maintaining quality standards.
Electrician’s Mate and Master at Arms
U.S. Navy
2015.03 - 2019.11
- Maintained and troubleshot Siemens automation equipment in kitchens onboard USS Harry S Truman
- Led work center in converting all shipboard lighting aboard USS Harry S Truman to light emitting diode (LED) lighting on schedule
- Installed automatic bus transfers, restoring emergency power to 2 critical components of ship
- Conducted thermal imaging as lead of electrical repair locker to find and extinguish electrical fires
- Tested for and repaired electrical shorts and grounds on multiple systems
- Led training for proper procedures in casualty situations
- Led workshop in successfully passing all electrical inspections for ship to deploy on time
- Supported internal and external customers across ship
- Led shift security reaction force to ensure reactors and fuel were offloaded safely and securely from USS Enterprise
- Monitored CCTV and access control security systems
- Created and managed work schedule for employees
- Mentored and managed junior sailors.
Assembler (Production)
Denso Manufacturing
2014.09 - 2015.03
- Inspected over 3,000 incoming components in timely manner to ensure precise assembly
- Responsible for manufacturing precise automotive components
- Responsible for calibration, operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment
- Trained new operators in fast paced, high demand environment.
Powder Coating (Production)
Stryker
2010.01 - 2014.09
- Calibrated tools and equipment to ensure work met regulations
- Communicated with internal customers to ensure parts were delivered on time
- Performed work accordingly with good manufacturing practices (GMP) in timely manner to ensure production lines met their timeline requirements
- Planned order of work to be done for specific days
- Responsible for inspecting, loading, painting, and unloading parts from line
- Performed training for 5 new operators
- Performed visual inspections of parts before sending to assembly
- Responsible for calibration, operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2022
Skills
- Control systems
- Lean Manufacturing
- Circuit Design
- Computer-Aided Design
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Technical Skills Qualifications
- Secret Security Clearance - 2015
- Software / Programming: NI Multisim, LabVIEW, RSlogix, Allen Bradley / Rockwell / Siemens / Honeywell HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and PLC's , Microcontrollers, Arduino, C and C++ Programming Languages, Dragon Programming, MATLAB, CAD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite
- Electrical Equipment / Tools: Digital / Analog Multimeters, Digital / Analog Oscilloscopes, Soldering, Semiconductors, Printed Circuit Boards, Shortboards, Microprocessors, Resistors, Transistors, MOSFET, Capacitors, Terminal Blocks, RJ-45 Cable Assembly, Crimping Tools, Wire Strippers, Sirens, Alarms, Timers, LEDs, Power Supplies, Hot Air Guns, Shrink Tubes, Frequency Generators, Breadboards, Inductors, Jumper Cables, Voltage Generators, Glue Guns, Power Drills
- Troubleshooting: Data Collection, Analyzing Electrical Schematics / Diagrams, De-soldering, Component Replacement, Circuit Analysis, PLC’s and HMI’s
Timeline
Associate, Process Engineer Vaccine Manufacturing
Pfizer
2022.07 - Current
Electrician’s Mate and Master at Arms
U.S. Navy
2015.03 - 2019.11
Assembler (Production)
Denso Manufacturing
2014.09 - 2015.03
Powder Coating (Production)
Stryker
2010.01 - 2014.09
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics
ECPI University