Zach Cherrington
Lehi,Utah
Summary
Enthusiastic Automation Engineer with 4 years of experience in optimizing production workflows and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative automation solutions. Expertise in problem-solving, data analysis, and integrating advanced control systems allows for the identification of client needs and the delivery of customized solutions that foster business growth. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and executives to align technological advancements with strategic objectives, resulting in improved performance and profitability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Software Controls Engineer
Nusano
West Valley City, Utah
09.2023 - Current
- Integrated software controls with hardware components to ensure cohesive system functionality.
- Spearheaded development of next-generation controls and user interfaces for particle accelerators.
- Cultivated strong relationships with operations team to enhance product quality and user experience.
- Conceptualized user interfaces, transforming particle accelerator control systems for greater efficiency.
- Developed block diagrams for pneumatic transfer and target control systems in high-energy applications.
- Maintained software for thousands of I/O points in machine protection and vacuum control systems.
- Participated in design reviews for pneumatic and target control systems to ensure compliance.
Process Controls Engineer
Bullfrog Spas
Herriman, UT
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed PLC code to handle material or perform operations
- Design and create new tooling and use. this tooling was estimated to save company $4M/year.
- Make adjustments to production line to improve processes and workflows
- Managed new Automation projects with 3rd party integrators
- Managed project workflow for installation of new Automation systems and supported internal and external resources during installation.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Trained and managed interns according to company standards and procedures.
Controls Engineer
Daifuku America
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Commissioned Automation Storage and Retrieval equipment in the field
- Developed PLC code to handle material going into ASRS systems
- Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems and products.
- Kept engineering designs in conformance with safety objectives and legal requirements to minimize issues.
- Troubleshooting of QNX systems to get ASRS up and running again.
Automation Engineer
Elite Automation
Lindon, UT
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Design electrical control panels in E-plan,
- Independently build and test panels according to written electrical specifications.
- Troubleshoot electrical control programs on Rockwell Studio 5000.
- Developed technical solutions to resolve a complex range of problems.
- Integrated hundreds of feet of conveyor to feed a new palletization robot cell.
- Integrated palletization robotic cell to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Student Engineer/Intern
WesTech Engineering Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Design electrical control panels used in water treatment processes
- Independently build and test panels according to written electrical specifications
- Troubleshoot PLC programs used in Water treatment processes.
Education
TR7050 TwinCAT 3 Training: Basics TwinCAT HMI
Beckhoff
04-2024
B.S - Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Utah Valley University
04.2020
IR Vision 2D And 3D Programing
Fanuc
Skills
- Prototyped projects using Raspberry Pi, Arduinos, and Teknic ClearCore controllers
- Experience programming PLCs using ladder logic and structured text (ST)
- Experience with configuring IP addresses on many devices and communicating with multiple PLCs, HMIs, and robotic controllers
- Experience working with industrial field buses such as Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, and IO-Link
- SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, and AutoCAD experience
- Ability to read and write electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
- Problem-solving and working as a team
- Experience using GitHub repositories for source control
- Fanuc certified: 2D vision, 3D vision, and Handling PRO with RoboGuide
- Experience working with Beckhoff IPC and the TwinCAT XAE software
- Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View Studio 5000 software
- Troubleshooting equipment using QNX OS at the command level interface (CLI)
- Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Fusion 360
Timeline
Associate Software Controls Engineer
Nusano
09.2023 - Current
Process Controls Engineer
Bullfrog Spas
08.2021 - 10.2023
Controls Engineer
Daifuku America
08.2020 - 08.2021
Automation Engineer
Elite Automation
08.2019 - 08.2020
Student Engineer/Intern
WesTech Engineering Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019
B.S - Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Utah Valley University
TR7050 TwinCAT 3 Training: Basics TwinCAT HMI
Beckhoff
IR Vision 2D And 3D Programing
Fanuc