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Terry Hancock

Electrical Engineer
Hewitt,Texas

Summary

Results-oriented electrical engineer with over 25 years of experience in automation controls. Successfully worked across various industries including distribution, manufacturing, and plant floor controls. Extensive expertise in market segments such as mining and aggregate, power plants, food and beverage, textiles, semiconductor, heavy equipment, and industrial manufacturing. Strong background in contract military aircraft and government labs. Known for a focused approach to electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems, automation, and controls. Demonstrated proficiency in developing technical studies and investigations to ensure optimal control and power-delivery systems.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Engineer (Technical sales and Service)

ADVANCED INDUSTRIES
10.2023 - Current
  • Contracted with Advanced Industries under an agreement to start a South Texas region working with large Aggregate plants in Cement, Lime, Rock & Concrete products
  • Achieving good progress in early 2024 with some large MRO accounts in the Waco, Marbel Falls & San Antonio, Austin
  • North Texas, which is their main source of sales, is having a down year. Due to this Advanced is looking to establish South Texas
  • Current Customers are, Ash Groove, Martin Marietta, Lhoist, Texas Lehigh, Capital Agg, Ingram Cement and Texas Materials.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress.

Regional Electrical & Pneumatics Engineer

SMC Corp. of America
07.2016 - 10.2023
  • Responsible sales and technical support
  • Products consisted of Electric actuators (Servo & Stepper Motor), remote I/O units, sensors and Ionizers and chillers
  • Region consisted of, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Mexico.
  • Conducted product training for SMC account managers, Customers and Distributors.
  • Customer site troubleshooting.
  • Manage SMC's largest North American customer's (Applied Materials & Tesla)
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.

Systems Specialist

DOD Contract, ITCN Inc & VMETRO
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Worked on several Military modification projects

Under several different Contracts for the United States DOD.

  • Mission Monitoring system Tinker AFB.
  • (EFW DOD) for Blanking unit F16 aircraft.

(DOD Tucson Arizona) Patriot missile program.

  • (DOD Kirkland AFB) Albuquerque New Mexico for Sandia National Laboratory.
  • (LENS program) Stereo lithography using powdered metals along with ND:Yag lasers.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation outlining system architecture, functionality, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to operations and maintaining high service levels.
  • Established backup protocols for critical data, reducing the risk of loss due to hardware failure or other unforeseen events.
  • Set system metrics and thresholds to maintain proper operational continuity.

Engineering Manager & Technical Service and Sales

Purvis Industries
10.2002 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: Purvis is an electro-mechanical industrial service and supply company that provides distribution, integration and fabrication of engineered products.
  • Certified ABB Drives & PLC installation's.
  • Machine design and build
  • Electrical control panel fabrication
  • Programming services for PLC, Drives and HMI's
  • Lead Electrical support support team of engineers for the sales channel
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Conducted training classes for customers and employee's.
  • Purvis is an electro-mechanical industrial service and supply company that provides distribution, integration and fabrication of engineered products
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.

Vice President

Marathon Power Technologies
10.1997 - 06.2002
  • Responsible for the success and growth of all three product lines (NiCd Batteries, Electronic Inverters & Ground based charging units).
  • Including growth in Military and Commercial markets.
  • (Micro-Maintenance NiCad battery) Customer Retrofits included American Airlines (MD80) Fed-Ex (DC10) Airborne Express (DC9 &10).
  • Ground based charging units (Chicago O'hare, DFW, LA Ex)
  • Electronic Inverters (Lear Jet, Gulfstream, Embraer and Bombardier).
  • Enhanced customer retention rates by providing exceptional service and support throughout the entire sales process.
  • Sealed Batteries for Military communication devices.
  • Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and brand recognition.
  • Managed 25-member marketing team comprised of Sales team, CRM administrator and marketing coordinators.

Allen Bradly PLC & Drives Specialist

Watson Electric Supply Co. (Reynolds Electric)
01.1992 - 09.1997
  • Sales Growth in the Central Texas area making Allen Bradley's change over from the PLC5 to the SLC500
  • Plant site technical support for Customers.
  • On-site training for prospective and current users.
  • Promotion of new and upcoming products (Power Flex Drives & SLC500 series PLC).
  • Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
  • Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

Education

BS - Electrical Engineering

Baylor University
Waco, TX
01-1992

Skills

  • Industrial Automation
  • Schematics Interpretation
  • Digital electronics
  • CAD Software
  • Mechanical engineering knowledge
  • Ladder Logic
  • Wiring schematics
  • Circuit diagnostics
  • Motor Control
  • Instrumentation and measurement
  • Analog electronics design
  • Control systems engineering

Certificationsandeducation

  • BS Electrical Engineering, Baylor University, 09/01/93
  • ABB, certified AC Drive installer ACS580 & AQS580
  • ABB, certified AC Drive installer ACS880
  • ABB, certified instructor for AC Drive installation
  • Parker Automation, Advanced automation school
  • Allen Bradley, PLC & VFD Specialist
  • Proface, Certified HMI installation and programming
  • Siemens PLC & Industrial Controls
  • Aircraft Programming Specialist School (ITCN)
  • Military Mission monitoring systems for Aircraft and Ground base systems

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hours4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programs

Timeline

Electrical Engineer (Technical sales and Service)

ADVANCED INDUSTRIES
10.2023 - Current

Regional Electrical & Pneumatics Engineer

SMC Corp. of America
07.2016 - 10.2023

Systems Specialist

DOD Contract, ITCN Inc & VMETRO
05.2013 - 05.2016

Engineering Manager & Technical Service and Sales

Purvis Industries
10.2002 - 04.2013

Vice President

Marathon Power Technologies
10.1997 - 06.2002

Allen Bradly PLC & Drives Specialist

Watson Electric Supply Co. (Reynolds Electric)
01.1992 - 09.1997

BS - Electrical Engineering

Baylor University
Terry HancockElectrical Engineer