Randall Womack
Automation Engineering Technician
Summary
Proactive automation engineer technician possessing knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing and simulating automated machinery, developing, and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities. Offering six years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery of product from various manufacturing industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Contract-Kelly Services)
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed drawings and code specifications to determine appropriate layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Collaborated with systems engineers and developers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
- Supported facility and process equipment engineering and design, integration and validation.
- Troubleshot software and hardware to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
Manufacturing Shift Technician II
Corning
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Improved operations by drafting and implementing training materials for systems users, systems service and maintenance processes.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of pneumatic/hydraulic mechanical components to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Assisted engineers in design, configuration or application of robotic systems.
- Installed, programmed and repaired programmable controllers, robot controllers and end-of-arm tools.
- Responded to emergency system repairs and maintained regular service schedules for all job-related machines to optimize performance.
- Troubleshot manufacturing execution system programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Leveraged hand tools and measuring devices to assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
R&D Process Technician II
Wolfspeed(CreeLED)
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Evaluated engineering proposals, VFD's, shop drawings and design comments for sound practice and conformance with established safety and critical design criteria.
- Used critical thinking to break down production problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical and electrical engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Monitored company inventory on various panel boards, phosphors, and machine materials to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Generated schedules, drawings, bills of material and manuals for engineered equipment using statistical design to deliver quality products.
Industrial Engineer Technician
Cummins Inc
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Lead projects such as opening six new stations throughout paint and upfit manufacturing production lines
- Using acquired Six Sigma methodology skillset, launched and completed two successful lean manufacturing projects
- These lean manufacturing cost savings project and product re-design have saved at least $301,700 in its first year of implementation and projected to save over $400K first year
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Reviewed mechanical systems equipment areas to observe conditions impacting design and identified solutions to technical issues that arose during installation and normal production.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
Education
N/A - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 08.2013 - Current
Skills
Production schedules
Information modeling
Collaborative mindset
Workflow Design
Lean principles
Cost estimates
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Automation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Contract-Kelly Services)
09.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Shift Technician II
Corning
08.2022 - 05.2023
R&D Process Technician II
Wolfspeed(CreeLED)
02.2020 - 05.2022
Industrial Engineer Technician
Cummins Inc
01.2017 - 01.2020
N/A - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University
08.2013 - Current