PHILLIP LAWSON
Decatur
Summary
Dynamic Welding/Automation Engineer with a proven track record at Adient US LLC, excelling in weld process optimization and WPS documentation. Adept at troubleshooting welding equipment and integrating robotic programming, I lead teams with strong production planning skills, driving efficiency and innovation in manufacturing environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Engineer
Adient US LLC
Athens
03.2021 - Current
- Audit, update, and improved current weld processes.
- Create WPS documentations.
- Trouble shot issues with weld cut and etch failures.
- Help review new weld cell designs and integration of new tooling.
- Trouble shot welding equipment and optimizations of programming.
- Integrate new tools to existing cells.
Robot Engineer
ATN Hoelzel LP
Chattanooga
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Initial configuration and Programming of Kuka, ABB and, Fanuc robots including integration of tooling.
- Assist with panel wiring and mechanical assembly.
- Travel to complete project tasks and support customer training efforts.
- Perform field services duties and Preventative Maintenance of customer equipment.
Group Lead/Setup Technician
E&E Manufacturing
Athens
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervisor, production planning, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain Fanuc robot welding cells as well as spot welding and tapping machines.
Shop Floor Manager/Scheduler
Galyon’s Machine Shop
Sweetwater
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervisor, disciplinary actions, reviews, production planning, material ordering, and expediting.
Integration Technician
Tennessee Rand
Chattanooga
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Programming Panasonic and, Motoman robots including integration of tooling.
- Assist with panel wiring and mechanical assembly.
- Travel to complete project tasks and support customer training efforts.
- Perform field services duties and Preventative Maintenance of customer equipment.
Robotic Programmer/Area Lead
Defiance Metal Products
Oshkosh
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Supervisor, production planning and troubleshooting manual weld and robot areas.
- Robotic Programming, Weld Development, Preventive Maintenance, Trouble Shooting (PLC‘s, Fixtures, and other Issues), Process Development and Improvements, Tool/Fixture Design and Consulting, Training new Operators, Evaluation of New Products, Estimating and Quoting.
- No longer in business
Robotic Programmer/Operator
The Metalworking Group
Cincinnati
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Training new operators, Testing all operators, Programming, Weld Development (WPS), First articles, Modification of existing programs, Lead Robotic Operator, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance.
Material-Logistics Coordinator
Siemens Energy & Automation Inc
Norwood
07.2004 - 01.2007
- Procurement of materials into assembly, Production Planning, System Maintenance, Inventory adjustments, Training and Troubleshooting SAP Discrepancies.
Welder/Robot Operator
Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Group
Athens
11.1993 - 06.2004
- Operating Duel Motoman Robotic Cells, Performing Quality Inspections, Robotic Troubleshooting, Weld Fixture Adjustments, Manual Welding.
Education
High School -
McMinn County High School
Athens, Tennessee05.1993
Skills
- Weld process optimization
- WPS documentation
- Troubleshooting welding/robotic equipment
- Robot programming integration
- Tooling design and integration
- Production planning
Certification
- G.D.&T. Fundamentals-Moraine Park Technical College
- 30 Hour OSHA Training in General Industry Safety & Health
- 40 Hour Panasonic Preventive Maintenance Training Course
- Fanuc Certificates- Handling Tool Operation & Programming, DCS, & Collaborative Operations & Programming
- ABB Certificate- Accelerated Programming, SafeMove Pro
References
- Kevin O’Leary, Director of Operations & Engineering, Medalist LLC, 920-960-6759
- Hector Rosas, Robot Engineer Department Lead, ATN, 423-800-2979
- Andreas Kuhnert, Project Manager, ATN, 423-800-1818
- Larry Newbold, Night shift superintendent E&E Manufacturing, 423-435-1257
Timeline
Welding Engineer
Adient US LLC
03.2021 - Current
Robot Engineer
ATN Hoelzel LP
02.2017 - 01.2021
Group Lead/Setup Technician
E&E Manufacturing
04.2015 - 01.2017
Shop Floor Manager/Scheduler
Galyon’s Machine Shop
09.2013 - 01.2015
Integration Technician
Tennessee Rand
05.2013 - 09.2013
Robotic Programmer/Area Lead
Defiance Metal Products
01.2009 - 03.2013
Robotic Programmer/Operator
The Metalworking Group
01.2007 - 01.2009
Material-Logistics Coordinator
Siemens Energy & Automation Inc
07.2004 - 01.2007
Welder/Robot Operator
Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Group
11.1993 - 06.2004
High School -
McMinn County High School