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Shannon Sipsy

Summerville,GA

Summary

It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the Automation Engineer position. Knowing that this position focuses on leadership, customer service, collaboration, and critical thinking, I believe that my experience, work ethic, Leadership, and technical knowledge align well with the qualifications you are seeking.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech.IV electrician

  • Troubleshoot and determine the root cause of issues that arise, whether mechanical, electrical, or PLC-related, and implement solutions safely and effectively to ensure machine reliability and product integrity.

Tech. III electrician

  • Troubleshoot and determine if electrical or mechanical problems exist and make necessary repairs
  • Determine the cause of electrical failure and take necessary steps to prevent reoccurrence
  • Work with department supervisors and production to alleviate any problems that occur whether they are electrical, mechanical, or processing to ensure quality products are produced
  • Assist other electricians and mechanics when needed.

Matsu Production Lead

  • Assembly Lead of Tier 1 and 2 suppliers for Honda and Toyota, Overseer of 50+ employees
  • Responsible for inventory of daily operations and making any necessary changes to Equipment and Robots to stay on track
  • Welding Trainer for any new employees and assembly operators
  • Cross-trained employees on multiple jobs
  • Worked with Automation engineer on Robot cell design and assembly.

Reliability Technician V

Shaw Industries
01.2011 - Current
  • Assist in troubleshooting reoccurring issues within the plant
  • Oversee various projects from development through completion
  • Write complex PLC/HMI programs to customer specifications
  • Set up network protocols ranging from Data Highway to Ethernet
  • Available to be on call during off-shift hours to assist with technical trouble calls either over the phone or through VPN software
  • Work with department management and engineering to develop new more innovative ways to produce efficiently while improving machine reliability
  • Work with other electricians to assist them in the development of new skills or help them to become more proficient in the skills they already possess
  • Project management over a wide range of capital projects at Shaw SI.

Education

AAS Industrial Systems Technology -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

AAS Electronics -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma in Industrial Electrician -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma in Industrial Electronic -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma in Industrial Systems Controls -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma Programmable Controllers -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

MLX300 Motoman Training -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Supervisor training -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Graduate of the class of 1997 -

Lafayette High School

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Writing complex PLC controls
  • Design HMI programs
  • Control cabinet design
  • Calibration and programming automation equipment
  • Working with others to better their understanding or advance the skills needed in the position my colleagues are currently in
  • Leading highly skilled teams on complex projects

Timeline

Reliability Technician V

Shaw Industries
01.2011 - Current

Tech.IV electrician

Tech. III electrician

Matsu Production Lead

AAS Industrial Systems Technology -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

AAS Electronics -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma in Industrial Electrician -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma in Industrial Electronic -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma in Industrial Systems Controls -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma Programmable Controllers -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

MLX300 Motoman Training -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Supervisor training -

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Graduate of the class of 1997 -

Lafayette High School
Shannon Sipsy