Spencer Compton
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Experienced Electrical Controls Engineer with over 5 years of experience in controls engineering and project management. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Analytical problem-solver with strengths in communication and organization. Comfortable working for long periods of time with little to no supervision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Controls Engineer
Georgia-Pacific
12.2017 - Current
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming for prototype machinery
- Program motion control systems, including servo drives, VFDs, stepper motors, and linear actuators
- Project field engineering involving construction, start up, and commissioning support for both Georgia-Pacific designed and OEM designed machinery
- Support project budgeting, spending forecasts, project scheduling, and procurement
- Develop machine electrical schematics
- Provide oversight of external engineering resources in support of capital projects
- Prepare specs and bid packages and participate in bid evaluation and selection for capital projects
- Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
Electrical Engineer Intern
Paper Converting Machine Company
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Research new RFID chip technology and implement within prototype PLC program
- Design and implement new HMI programs for machine start-up and testing
- Facilitate transfer of electrical drawing package from AutoCAD to EPLAN
- Design control panels for electrical controls test room
- Programming and Software Experience
- PLC Programming (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text)
- HMI Programming
- Vision Systems Programming
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2014
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Project Scope Evaluation
- Electrical and Pneumatic Controls
- Variable and Servo Speed Drives
- Operational Analysis Expertise
- Industrial Automation
Timeline
Electrical Controls Engineer
Georgia-Pacific
12.2017 - Current
Electrical Engineer Intern
Paper Converting Machine Company
01.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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