Zachary King
Neenah,Wisconsin
Summary
Diligent Controls Engineer with over 13 years of experience in controls engineering. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Talents in project management, programming languages, and technical support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Controls Engineer
Appvion
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues in production processes.
Automation Controls Engineer 2
Plexus Corp.
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Planned and established sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts and products in an efficient manner.
- Developed and maintained documentation of control system designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and programming codes.
- Collaborated with vendors to source and integrate state-of-the-art automation equipment, reducing downtime and increasing overall system reliability.
- Provided technical expertise and support to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation controls, ensuring uninterrupted production processes.
Automation Engineer
Valmet
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, and support to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
- Provide technical support and instruction to customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, in-service engineering for Paper Machine Winders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with existing equipment and processes.
- Designed and implemented control systems for industrial machinery, specializing in PLC programming and HMI development.
Associate Development Engineer
Rockwell Automation
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the Lockout Tag-out for the Research and Development laboratory.
- Assisted in projects that aided in the development of updating infrastructure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues relating to laboratory infrastructure.
- Stayed current on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the development team.
R&D Engineering Intern
ABB
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Tested, diagnosed, repaired, and modified designs to help in the development of ACS580 3-Phase Drives and Inverters.
- Aided in the test and verification of these 3-phase Drives and Inverters according to applicable UL Standards.
- Participated in hands-on projects to gain practical experience in the implementation of drive systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI05-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI08-2011
Skills
- Experienced Controls Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in R&D and Manufacturing Environments
- Skilled in Control Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting, HMI Design, ControlLogix, and Powerflex Products
Timeline
Senior Controls Engineer
Appvion
04.2024 - Current
Automation Controls Engineer 2
Plexus Corp.
06.2022 - 03.2024
Automation Engineer
Valmet
01.2019 - 03.2022
Associate Development Engineer
Rockwell Automation
01.2018 - 01.2019
R&D Engineering Intern
ABB
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Gateway Technical College