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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Simon Zientek

Simon Zientek

Mechatronics Engineer
Urbana,OH

Summary

Motivated and fast learning problem solver seeking engineering position in well established company. Prepared to contribute abilities to the company while further developing acquired skills and gaining experience. Well organized, responsible and well-versed in computer vision and image processing in combination with industrial robots. Gained valuable experience in controls and automation by leading comprehensive automation project.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Production Engineer

Stanley Electric U.S.
2022.03 - Current
  • PIC for time-critical automation project of 6 existing production lines in mass production. Designed end-of-arm tool, safety circuit for robot cell and developed concept for Robot and PLC program.
  • Setup assembly lines and conducted trials to determine equipment and machine performance capabilities before transitioning to mass production.
  • Performed root cause analysis in soft- and hardware and implemented corrective actions for down time and waste reduction.
  • Created engineering documentation for processes and equipment specifications.
  • Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment.
  • Programmed and taught Fanuc and IAI robots.
  • Set up reliable and efficient vision inspections.

Construction Crew Lead

3C Industries
2021.11 - 2022.03

Engineering Intern

OMS Prüfservice GmbH
2018.10 - 2019.12
  • Developed software interface and conducted quality assurance
  • Designed and developed hybrid scanner probe

Internship

MAHLE Ventiltrieb GmbH
2016.08 - 2016.09
  • Operated CNC machines
  • Introduced to electro-pneumatics
  • Worked in locksmith and electrician Maintenance

Internship

AHP Merkle GmbH
2016.06 - 2016.07
  • Gained basic metal working skills
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Worked in assembly line

Construction Worker

Globe Serve
2015.07 - 2016.04
  • Concrete and reinforcement work abroad

Renovator

BIG Service GmbH
2014.08 - 2015.06
  • Building renovation after fire and water damages

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Friedberg (Hessen), Germany
2016.09 - 2020.08

Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking

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Software

CAD: Inventor, Catia, NX

Keyence: XG-X and IX Vision

Mitsubishi: GX works, GT Designer

TIA Portal V15 SIEMENS

PyCharm, Anaconda

RobotStudio 2019

MATLAB and SIMULINK

Accomplishments

I successfully led an automation project saving 8 operator positions and completing it under budget at $1,000,000, compared to an estimated outsourcing cost of $3,000,000.

Timeline

Production Engineer

Stanley Electric U.S.
2022.03 - Current

Construction Crew Lead

3C Industries
2021.11 - 2022.03

Engineering Intern

OMS Prüfservice GmbH
2018.10 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
2016.09 - 2020.08

Internship

MAHLE Ventiltrieb GmbH
2016.08 - 2016.09

Internship

AHP Merkle GmbH
2016.06 - 2016.07

Construction Worker

Globe Serve
2015.07 - 2016.04

Renovator

BIG Service GmbH
2014.08 - 2015.06

Additional Information

You may notice a gap in my history, from summer 2020 until 2021. In this time period I applied for my marriage based green card application. I finally obtained my permanent residency in November 2021.

Simon ZientekMechatronics Engineer