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Matthew D. DiJulio

Hales Corners,USA

Summary

Controls Engineer with over 5 years of experience in automation, PLC/HMI programming, and project management. Skilled in training and mentoring, leading cross-functional initiatives, integrating new technologies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Looking to leverage technical expertise and project leadership experience to step into a formal leadership role to drive team and organizational success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Generac Power Systems
09.2024 - Current
  • Design, write, and validate logic in Studio5000 to implement new assembly torque tool equipment to assist with next level quality improvements
  • Work with cross-functional team to integrate withstand testing for commercial and industrial equipment to ensure UL 2200 compliance
  • Designed and deployed automated unloading systems to reduce manual labor and improve plant safety KPIs
  • Spearheaded development of compliance testing protocols, driving improvements in documentation, traceability, and quality assurance
  • Provide plant-level controls engineering support on high-complexity systems, including memory management, withstand testing, and torque tool integration
  • Partnered with suppliers to evaluate and integration automation technologies, enhancing system reliability and increasing OEE

Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Snap-on Tools
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Trained and mentored junior controls engineers and technicians in PLC/HMI programming, machine troubleshooting, and safety protocols
  • Oversaw $1MM+ in capital projects ensuring scope, timeline, and ROI alignment
  • Managed weekend production shifts, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and issue resolution
  • Participate in Gemba walks to address quality concerns and equipment downtime
  • Developed and debugged robotic automation systems to streamline production processes, increasing uptime and throughput
  • Assist maintenance in complex industrial machine troubleshooting
  • Collaborated with suppliers and maintenance to ensure efficient equipment installation and commissioning

Controls Engineer

IMA Automation North America
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Served as lead controls engineer on medical device automation projects, managing full system lifecycle
  • Acted as on-site liaison for electrical contractors to ensure project execution
  • Program and debug Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
  • Program and debug robotic cells including different machinery such as balancers, presses, and cooling tanks
  • Collaborated with hardware design teams using EPlan to optimize panel layouts

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Supported engineering and R&D teams for crankcases, gears and shafts, and charging systems with hands-on machining, testing, and process evaluations
  • Presented engineering recommendations to leadership, aiding in the decision-making process
  • Performed quality checks and cycle time analysis for new model year projects
  • Conducted tests on rotors and stators to ensure functionality for design changes

Education

Master of Business Administration - Program and Project Management

University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Kenosha, WI
06.2028

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
Milwaukee, WI
12.2020

Mechanical Engineering studies - undefined

University of Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI
05.2017

Skills

  • PLC programming
  • Project management
  • Control systems management
  • Budgeting & estimating
  • Technology integration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Project oversight
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Design evaluations
  • Industrial automation

Professional Development

  • Pursuing Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • FANUC Robot Integration & Advanced Teach Pendant Programming
  • FANUC HandlingTool Operations & Mechanical Rebuild
  • Siemens TIA Portal Training
  • Arc Flash Safety Training
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training

Timeline

Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Generac Power Systems
09.2024 - Current

Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Snap-on Tools
05.2022 - 09.2024

Controls Engineer

IMA Automation North America
04.2021 - 04.2022

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
04.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Mechanical Engineering studies - undefined

University of Wisconsin

Master of Business Administration - Program and Project Management

University of Wisconsin – Parkside