Seth Davis
Demopolis,AL
Summary
Junior Electrical Engineering student with extensive hands-on experience in process control and engineering documentation. Proficient in configuring Emerson DeltaV and Honeywell systems, mapping signals, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Strong background in CAD revisions and process simulation for pulp and paper manufacturing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEERING INTERN
Smurfit Westrock
Eufaula, AL
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Integrated DeltaV with Mimic by mapping SIO signals and validating pump and motor commands, ensuring proper operation of permissives, interlocks, sequencing, and feedback.
- Configured and troubleshot Emerson DeltaV logic and developed C code to enhance process-control and simulation capabilities.
- Prepared outage-ready level-transmitter scope detailing specifications, mounting, process connections, manifolds, and tubing for efficient project execution.
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEERING INTERN
Smurfit Westrock
Demopolis, AL
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Utilized Honeywell process-control software to troubleshoot mill equipment and process issues in collaboration with engineering, operations, and maintenance.
- Analyzed process information and control-system documentation to facilitate instrumentation and operational enhancements.
- Assisted engineers in design and analysis of packaging solutions.
- Conducted material testing to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members on project documentation and reporting.
PROJECT ENGINEERING INTERN
Smurfit Westrock
Demopolis, AL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Revised engineering drawings in CAD to ensure accurate project documentation for field installation and maintenance.
- Assisted engineers in developing project plans and timelines.
- Coordinated with teams to gather project requirements and specifications.
- Updated IP-address records for new instrumentation to enable device connectivity and maintain accurate controls documentation.
- Conducted research on materials and processes for packaging solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Junior
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Auburn, AL05-2028
Skills
- Emerson DeltaV
- Mimic Simulation
- Honeywell Process Control
- DCS Configuration
- I/O signal mapping
- Control-Loop Analysis
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Process Simulation
- Industrial Instrumentation
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Engineering Documentation
- CAD
- Control Systems Programming
- Data Analysis Tools
- Data Analysis Tools
Personal Information
Title: Electrical Engineering | Process Controls
Affiliations
- Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
- AUBURN PULP AND PAPER FOUNDATION
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Circuit Analysis
- Digital Logic
- Microcontrollers
- Differential Equations
- Linear Algebra
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Standardized 490 PM1 and PM2 motor records and produced a Control Loop Improvement Project manual and loop sheets.
- Used PI System trends to trace a 230 GPM oscillation to valve stiction, identifying the source of a control-loop performance issue.
- Identified a file-path solution that restored affected engineering computers during the 2024 CrowdStrike outage.
Timeline
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEERING INTERN
Smurfit Westrock
05.2026 - 08.2026
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEERING INTERN
Smurfit Westrock
05.2025 - 08.2025
PROJECT ENGINEERING INTERN
Smurfit Westrock
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Junior
AUBURN UNIVERSITY