Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Accomplishments
Timeline
Additional Information
Generic
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. Expanded my experience by working with motors and drives, complex controls designs and implementations and electrical safety in the workplace.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Electrical Engineer

HBD Thermoid
Bellefontaine, OH
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing production equipment.
  • Provided technical support on complex issues, assisting in finding efficient solutions to problems.
  • Implementation and Support of Electrical Preventative Maintenance and Safety Programs
  • Standardized PLC programs across production lines, implemented comprehensive data collection infrastructure to support data driven decision making
  • Electrical and Software implementation of new motors and VFDs, reducing future replacement cost by 25% while drastically reducing lead times

Production Engineer

Stanley Electric U.S.
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • 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
11.2021 - 03.2022

Engineering Intern

OMS Prüfservice GmbH
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed software interface and conducted quality assurance
  • Designed and developed hybrid scanner probe

Internship

MAHLE Ventiltrieb GmbH
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Operated CNC machines
  • Introduced to electro-pneumatics
  • Worked in locksmith and electrician Maintenance

Internship

AHP Merkle GmbH
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Gained basic metal working skills
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Worked in assembly line

Construction Worker

Globe Serve
07.2015 - 04.2016
  • Concrete and reinforcement work abroad

Renovator

BIG Service GmbH
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Building renovation after fire and water damages

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Friedberg (Hessen), Germany
09.2016 - 2020.08

Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking

undefined

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

Rockwell Suite: Studio 5000, FT View, FT Optix, CCW

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.
  • Together with my team I successfully reduced the cost of future DC to AC Motor and Drive conversions by 25% with drastically reduced lead times and significantly longer life expectancy.
  • Standardized PLC programs and HMI screens across all production lines, allowing operators to successfully support every line without additional training.

Timeline

Electrical Engineer

HBD Thermoid
05.2024 - Current

Production Engineer

Stanley Electric U.S.
03.2022 - 05.2024

Construction Crew Lead

3C Industries
11.2021 - 03.2022

Engineering Intern

OMS Prüfservice GmbH
10.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
09.2016 - 2020.08

Internship

MAHLE Ventiltrieb GmbH
08.2016 - 09.2016

Internship

AHP Merkle GmbH
06.2016 - 07.2016

Construction Worker

Globe Serve
07.2015 - 04.2016

Renovator

BIG Service GmbH
08.2014 - 06.2015

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. I finally obtained my permanent residency in November 2021.

Simon ZientekMechatronics Engineer