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Vincent Ledbetter

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Determined Controls Engineer with sound knowledge of quality assurance procedures, strategic planning and specification review. Analytical problem-solver with strengths in communication and organization. Comfortable working for long periods of time with little to no supervision.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Controls engineer

AXI-International
04.2023 - Current

Entrusted to design to UL508A standards while also meeting the requirements of the NEC, IEC, and following best practices presented by the IEEE

  • Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
  • Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
  • Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
  • Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
  • UL 508A certified

Project Manager/ Electrical Engineer

Micro-Comm
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: This company is OEM with its own PLC, programming language, and transducers
  • Company is recognized as system integrator by Rockwell Automation
  • Entrusted with design and implementation of fully automated controls systems for water distribution nationwide
  • In charge of schematic design, panel design, HMI design, testing, parts accrual beyond scope of stock inventory, as well as installation and training of customer upon completion
  • Utilize standard communication protocols with addition of shortwave radio transmissions

Automation/ Maintenance Technician

Shamrock Cabinets
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Automation Technician

Polytainers
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Charged with diagnosing and repairing automation systems for plastic injection machines and robotics composed of servo and pneumatic systems
  • Work required with HMI's and PLCs to adjust recipes as needed for new products
  • Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.

Controls Engineer

Storm Technologies
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • In charge of designing Controls Panel in AutoCAD Electrical, building and testing said panel as well as designing software for PLC and Graphics for HMI
  • Entrusted to order all components as well as install said components

Assembler

Shuttle Wagon
01.2015 - 03.2019
  • Entrusted with building mobile rail car movers
  • Daily activities include but are not limited to; building hydraulic manifolds and air components to print, routing hydraulic hoses and electrical harness throughout entire assembly, building and installing complete powertrain to include tier 4 emissions system, building, installing and connecting cabs with multiple options based on customers to include remote control systems
  • Building electrical harnesses and electrical sub-panels for machine
  • Sub-panel will incorporate every component of machine
  • Panels are not currently able to be evaluated so diligence is crucial
  • Also entrusted with performing quality control on machines after completion
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps
08.2009 - 06.2013
  • Served 4 years with an honorable discharge
  • Awards-Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, Service Commendation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two stars, Sea Service and Deployment Ribbon with one star, NATO ISAF Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the National Defense Medal
  • Developed new means for calculating time fuse for demolition with successful results in testing
  • Led 275 combat foot patrols as the minesweeper

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

University of Arkansas Grantham
Little Rock, AR
09.2022

Associates of Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

University of Arkansas Grantham
Little Rock, AR
03.2019

Online Certifications -

Udemy
Online
12.2024

Marine Corps College Institute
Camp Pendleton South, CA
08.2013

High school diploma -

Fort Osage High School
Independence, Missouri
05.2009

Skills

  • Interpret hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
  • Attention to details
  • Microsoft platform (OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • UL508A
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Industrial Controls Systems
  • Python
  • C
  • C
  • Ladder Logic
  • Function Block
  • CodeSYS
  • Unitronics
  • WAGO platform

Militarycareer

United States Marine Corps, 08/01/09, 06/01/13, 0311/0351  Section Leader, Squad Leader, Team Leader, Mine Sweeper, Training NCO, Corporal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, Service Commendation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two stars, Sea Service and Deployment Ribbon with one star, NATO ISAF Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Medal, 

Personalinformationsummary

I am an industrious individual who takes pride in his leadership abilities and work ethic. I have an extensive background in Industrial production and maintenance. I follow instructions well and I always ensure the job is completed to the best of my ability. I always take the initiative to complete tasks that need to be done. I have been described as reliable, a quick learner, and I am always on time.

Certification

  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • UL508A

Software

Siemens LOGO, WAGO, Unitronics

AutoCad Electrical

ModBus and Ethernet IP

Timeline

Controls engineer

AXI-International
04.2023 - Current

Project Manager/ Electrical Engineer

Micro-Comm
09.2022 - 04.2023

Automation/ Maintenance Technician

Shamrock Cabinets
04.2021 - 09.2022

Automation Technician

Polytainers
06.2019 - 04.2021

Controls Engineer

Storm Technologies
03.2019 - 06.2019

Assembler

Shuttle Wagon
01.2015 - 03.2019

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps
08.2009 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

University of Arkansas Grantham

Associates of Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

University of Arkansas Grantham

Online Certifications -

Udemy

Marine Corps College Institute

High school diploma -

Fort Osage High School
Vincent Ledbetter