SUMMARY
Automation & Controls Technician with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, process control, and computer maintenance. Ability to plan and organize, work efficiently and provide follow-through with careful attention to detail. Solid reputation for productivity, complex problem resolution, and professionalism. Excellent communication and diagnostic skills, consistently solve problems and rarely escalate issues.
TECHNOLOGIES
FIEDBUS TCP/IP RSLOGIX 5000/500
VMWAre Windows 2000/NT/XP RSView Studio ME/SE
Wonderware Microsoft Server 2003 Siemens Apogee BAS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
454 Life Sciences, Branford, CT 2011 -2011
Manufacturing Engineer
Develops and delivers solutions to the Reagent Manufacturing Operations Group that improves manufacturing processes, supports compliance with quality standards and maintains plant and facility at world class levels.
• Develop and implement process improvements within the reagent manufacturing group which includes bulk reagent formulation, filling and packaging
• Evaluate, select and justify equipment used within the facility and on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct training sessions with manufacturing team members
• Work closely with R&D on development and transfer activities surrounding new, cutting edge Genome sequencing technologies.
• Perform Installation, Operation and Performance Qualifications of instrumentation and production equipment.
• Support facilities on projects relating to physical plant upgrades / additions.
• Support the purchasing department with the development of new suppliers and requirements, specifically in the areas of product packaging and contract manufacturing.
MANNKIND CORPORATION, Danbury, CT 2006-2011
Automation and Controls Technician
Maintain, upgrade, and install automated process controls for the manufacturing of bulk pharmaceuticals; filling and packaging of the final products.
• Expert in all aspects of equipment, process control, and facilities automation.
• Validation and Commissioning Experience (IQ/OQ/PQ) & (FAT/SAT)
o Authored and executed various test scripts and protocols.
• Project management experience - from organizing and supervising projects from the initial conception up to, and including, ‘turn-key' products for the customer.
• Authorized safety trainer of employees, contractors, and visitors.
BEIERSDORF INC., Norwalk, CT 2003-2006
Industrial Electrician
Lead electrician for second-shift, responsible for operational maintenance of all manufacturing equipment for the cosmetological manufacturing plant.
• Technical Experience including, but not limited to:
o Mixers, homogenizers, autoclaves, lyophilizers, liquid-gas freezers, reactors, centrifuges, scrubbers, temperature control units.
o Clean-In-Place (CIP), Steam-In-Place (SIP), Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) systems and methods.
o Liquid and powder fillers, check-weighing, capping, blistering, overwrapping, cartoners, palletizers.
o Labeling, coding (laser, foil-transfer, inkjet, etc…), and vision systems.
o Programmable Logic Controllers & Human Machine Interfaces troubleshooting and programming.
o Sensors including; photo-electric, capacitive sensors, sonic sensors.
o AC/DC motors, servos, step-drives, 3-phase motors, variable frequency drives, encoders, and robotics.
o Building systems; e.g., HVAC, chillers, boilers, air compressors, purified water/deionized water, and control systems, etc…
o Knowledgeable in industry guidelines (NFPA79) pertaining to equipment safety, i.e., E-stops, door interlocks, light-curtains.
VAN DYK BALER CORP., Stamford, CT 2001-2003
Installation and Maintenance Engineer
Led the installation of Single-st...
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