Paul Nelson
Lexington,KY
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Lead
Parsons International
Richmond, KY
07.2022 - Current
- Led automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across demil weapon project.
- Developed and implemented automated workflows, reducing downtime and risk through out the process
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for automation tool utilization and process improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and improve demil processes.
- Managed site security camera systems.
- Analyzed system performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives in automation processes.
Automation Engineer
NSG Pilkington
Versailles, KY
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Automation Engineer January 2020 - Present
Pilkington/NSG Versailles, KY
Automotive Glass Processing
o Upgrade Water Recovery and Recirculation System
o Process Improvements of Glass Cut, Break and Grind Process Lines
o Glass Cullet Separation Processing System Upgrade
o Plant IT. Installed Computers, Printer, Network Hardware, Interconnect Wiring
o Converted On/Off pumps to Drives for PID Control
Automation Control and Traceability Systems Engineer
Webasto Roof Systems, Inc.
Lexington, KY
01.2003 - 03.2019
- Integrated and Launched SAP Data Collection & Production Traceability System
- Updated and Optimized New and Existing Manufacturing and Assembly Systems, Modifying Hardware, Software and Drawings for Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC, HMI, ABB Robots
- Provided Electrical and Pneumatic Troubleshooting for PLC Hardware and Programs, Control Panels which included 480V, 120V, 24VDC, Remote IO, Scanning, Printing, Servo Drives, Safety Hardware, Vision Systems, HMI's, and other Wiring Issues
- ABB Robotic Material Handling, Dispensing, Tox and Henrob Riveting Systems
- Integrated Manufacturing Systems into the Plant WAN for Wireless Connectivity
- Developed and Implemented a FIFO Barcode System for Date Sensitive Materials
- Responsible for Production Systems Network TCP/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet, DH+
- Champion Process Improvements, 5S and PM Activities to Increase Quality and Productivity while Decreasing Down Time
- Developed Training Programs for Maintenance and Production Colleagues
- Manufacture of Automotive Sun Roof Systems
Education
BS - Electronic Engineering
Baker College
Owosso, MI01-1997
Skills
- Skilled in using AB Factory Talk Studio
- Experience with AB Logix 5000 and 500 series
- Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal
- ABB robotics expertise
- Data Tracking
- Vision Detection
- Barcode system optimization
- User interface development for HMI systems
- Managing Process Ventilation
- Hydraulics, Pneumatics
- Torque Control Systems
- AC/DC Drives
- Premise security camera systems
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Automation Lead
Parsons International
07.2022 - Current
Automation Engineer
NSG Pilkington
01.2020 - 04.2022
Automation Control and Traceability Systems Engineer
Webasto Roof Systems, Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2019
BS - Electronic Engineering
Baker College
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Boots on Ground Automation Engineer
- Do It Right the First Time Issue Resolution
- Proactive Forward Thinker
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Outstanding Peer Mentor
- Challenges the Status Quo to Increase Quality, Productivity and Decrease Down Time