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Richard Paradis

Charlotte,USA

Summary

Experienced Electrical Engineer with over 38 years of progressive responsibility in engineering design, project leadership, and safety management. Recognized for strategic thinking, operational insight, and the ability to elevate organizational efficiency through process improvement. Proven track record of solving complex engineering challenges, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and collaborating effectively with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders at all levels.

Motivated, personable professional with a 38-year record of delivering profitable control projects and driving strong customer satisfaction. Diplomatic and effective with individuals at all levels, from technical teams to non-technical stakeholders. Flexible, reliable, and able to maintain composure and humor under pressure. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, especially at customer sites. Known for exceptional team-building skills and a collaborative approach.

Work History

SR. ENGINEER I, TECHNOLOGY

ATI
Monroe, NC
07.2018 - 06.2026
  • Lead configuration and optimization efforts across multiple facilities, delivering both incremental system enhancements and full lifecycle design, integration, and commissioning of process and control systems for new manufacturing sites.
  • Govern and sustain MES process and control system standards, specifications, and conventions to ensure consistency, reliability, and long-term operational integrity.
  • Coordinate the introduction of emerging technologies into manufacturing operations using rapid, standardized, and sustainable deployment methods.

SR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ENGINEER

MAX DAETWYLER CORPORATION
Charlotte, NC
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Electrical design, engineering, commissioning, training, and servicing of complex industrial equipment and advanced control systems.

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

PROCESS AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS/M+W AUTOMATION
Greenville, SC
06.2013 - 12.2017
  • Electrical design, engineering, DeltaV DCS application development, commissioning, training, and servicing of complex industrial control systems.

CONTROLS ENGINEER

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, INC
Rocky Mount, NC
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • Electrical design, engineering, PLC and HMI application development, commissioning, training, and servicing of complex industrial control systems.
  • Assess requirements for both new and legacy automation systems, designing and implementing the most effective solutions within client technical, budgetary, and operational constraints.
  • Served as an Embedded Project Engineer for Hospira, Inc., delivering engineering support across multiple automation, controls, and manufacturing system projects.

PROJECT ENGINEER/DESIGNER

ANDRITZ HYDRO
Charlotte, NC
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Engineer, design, and commission control system packages and operational procedures for hydroelectric power facilities.

CONTROLS ENGINEER

TALASCEND
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2009 - 01.2011
  • Avid Solutions, Inc., Apex, NC – Project Engineering for Robot replacements and training on Wonderware IDE.
  • ATS Carolina, Rock Hill, SC – Develop Siemens S7 PLC program for automotive machining and assembly line.

CONTROLS ENGINEER

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Harrisburg, NC
06.2007 - 10.2009
  • Electrical design, engineering, PLC and HMI application development, commissioning, training and servicing of complex industrial control systems.
  • Determine requirements of new and existing automation systems, implementing, architecting the best solutions based on client constraints.
  • Acquire control equipment pricing and generate project proposals.
  • Initiate several concurrent projects for different applications, responsible for coordination and timely development of automation systems.
  • Provide AutoCAD drawings, functional specification, factory and site acceptance, and technical documentation according to company standards.
  • Consult with team members in resolving problem related to development and production.

CONTROLS ENGINEER

DE DIETRICH PROCESS SYSTEMS
Charlotte, NC
06.1995 - 05.2007
  • Engineered, managed and developed industrial control systems by interpreting systems requirements and providing effective control solutions.
  • Developed and supported controls systems utilizing DeltaV DCS batch recipe control systems for various pharmaceutical plants.
  • Developed and supported controls systems utilizing PLS’s, HMI’s, variable frequency drives (VFD), 3000 PSI hydraulic systems, and pneumatic controls systems.
  • Developed project plans, AutoCAD drawings, and technical documentation for engineering control projects.
  • Designed and assembled UL and FM quality controls panels commissioned for system integration services for Class I Div. I, Class I Div. II, with intrinsically safe components.

CONTROLS SPECIALIST

BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
Charlotte, NC
06.1991 - 05.1995
  • Design, program, fabricate, and install PLC equipment, AC/DC drives, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for motor test stands, CNC equipment, and assemble equipment throughout manufacturing plant.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION
Charlotte, NC
10.1988 - 05.1991
  • Design, program, fabricate, and install PLC control panels for all equipment throughout bakery plant; including ovens, coolers, mixers, and temperature-controlled proof boxes. Also designed, fabricated, and implemented PLC training control panel for maintenance personnel.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC
01-1991

Associate’s Degree - Pre-Math & Pre-Science

CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW BERN, NC
01-1985

Electrical and general studies

MONTACHUSETT REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
FITCHBURG, MA
01-1981

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Written Correspondence
  • General Office Skills
  • MS Windows and Office
  • DeltaV Certified
  • DeltaV Phase Logic
  • SQL Data Base
  • DeltaV Batch
  • Customer Service
  • Siemens S7 Cert
  • Siemens Protocols
  • Rockwell Software
  • RSBatch
  • RSView Studio
  • Ignition Certified
  • HMI & SCADA Development
  • AutoCAD Design
  • SolidWorks Design
  • Wonderware Intouch
  • Wonderware ArchestrA
  • GE IFIX HMI
  • Allen Bradley RSLogix500
  • Allen Bradley RSLogix5000
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Management skills
  • Risk analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership
  • Project coordination

Timeline

SR. ENGINEER I, TECHNOLOGY

ATI
07.2018 - 06.2026

SR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ENGINEER

MAX DAETWYLER CORPORATION
01.2018 - 06.2018

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

PROCESS AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS/M+W AUTOMATION
06.2013 - 12.2017

CONTROLS ENGINEER

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, INC
07.2012 - 05.2013

PROJECT ENGINEER/DESIGNER

ANDRITZ HYDRO
02.2011 - 06.2012

CONTROLS ENGINEER

TALASCEND
11.2009 - 01.2011

CONTROLS ENGINEER

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES
06.2007 - 10.2009

CONTROLS ENGINEER

DE DIETRICH PROCESS SYSTEMS
06.1995 - 05.2007

CONTROLS SPECIALIST

BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
06.1991 - 05.1995

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION
10.1988 - 05.1991

Associate’s Degree - Pre-Math & Pre-Science

CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Electrical and general studies

MONTACHUSETT REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

Military

  • UNITED STATES MARINE CORP. – Memphis, TN; Cherry Point, NC
  • Avionics Technician, Feb 1982 to Feb 1986
  • AV-8A and AV-8B Harrier Heads up Display and weapons technician.

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