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Michael Allen

Michael Allen

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

25 Years experience with industrial equipment control systems . Exceptional Engineer with experience in PLC manufacturing and HMI visualization. Team oriented self motivated and results driven. Excellent communication skills and good instructor.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Controls Engineer

Stant
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
  • Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
  • Conducted cost and time estimates.
  • Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
  • Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems.
  • Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
  • Managed projects that improved PPH,Quality 50%

Automation Engineer

Miller Eads Automation
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Developed technical solutions to resolve a range of problems.
  • Performed PLC conversions with Mitsubishi and Rockwell Automation systems.
  • Installed and configured Mitsubishi MR-J4 Servo drives.
  • Installed and configured AB Flex I/O with Devicenet communication protocol.

Project Engineer

Stanley Security Solutions
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Developed Security solutions for correctional facilities
  • Security Systems Equipment panel design and build
  • Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Created PLC programs, HMI Wonderware configuration  for Electrical Contractors.

Electrical Engineer

NTN Driveshaft INC
04.2010 - 04.2017
  • Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors
  • Performed PLC and Servo drive upgrades (programming and installation)
  • Panel design and layout experience using AUTOCAD (included wiring)
  • Configured Allen-Bradley remote I/O and Mitsubishi CC-link networks

Heat Treat Engineer

NTN Driveshaft Inc
04.2007 - 04.2010
  • Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications that exceeded company standards.
  • Performed new product process developments
  • Reduced machine tooling changeover 20 %
  • Supported manufacturing operations

Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors Co
09.1990 - 12.2006
  • Provided Manufacturing support to signal lighting processes and assembly.
  • Facilitated equipment installations , testing and commissioning.
  • Generated AB PLC programs and SCADA designs.
  • Supported Maintenance in troubleshooting electrical controls issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
05.1990

Skills

  • Mitsubishi GX Works 2 , GX Developer PLC, GT Designer HMI ,MX Configurator Servo programming
  • System-level electrical design and integration
  • Mitsubishi OPC Configurator
  • Allen-Bradley Factorytalk View Studio SE
  • Wonderware Intouch screen development
  • AC and DC motor drives
  • Mitsubishi GT Designer logging with Microsoft CSV format
  • Cognex and Keyence AI cameras and 1D,2D barcode readers
  • Allen-Bradley SLC 500 PLC 5 RS Logix 5000,and STUDIO 5000 PLC software RS Networx for Devicenet
  • Ignition Credential 799
  • Substitute Teacher Kelly Educational Services

Timeline

Controls Engineer - Stant
05.2019 - 01.2024
Automation Engineer - Miller Eads Automation
11.2017 - 12.2018
Project Engineer - Stanley Security Solutions
06.2017 - 09.2017
Electrical Engineer - NTN Driveshaft INC
04.2010 - 04.2017
Heat Treat Engineer - NTN Driveshaft Inc
04.2007 - 04.2010
Manufacturing Engineer - General Motors Co
09.1990 - 12.2006
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Michael Allen