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Address: Waxhaw, NC
Primary E-mail: daniel.reardon@gmail.com
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Summary

I am a knowledgeable, detail oriented, and fast-learning individual with an analytical, get ‘under the hood’ mindset, who has experience in a wide variety of industries. I’ve been focused on developing and broadening my skill set in industrial automation since 1999. I have 22 years worth of PLC, SCADA, robotics, computer networking and electrical troubleshooting experience, a growing set of programming languages / styles, and am always interested in developing new skills and applying them to solve technical problems.

Objectives

I have recently moved to Waxhaw, NC and am looking for a new position in that area that will take advantage of my particular skill set, provide me with challenges that engage my interests and give me opportunities to be a creative, technical problem solver. Multiple hats to wear are welcome.

Work Experience

Control System Engineer

From 7/2013 to 7/2021 at George T. Hall Co. in Las Vegas, NV

• Designing, Programming and Testing PLC controlled Systems to customer specifications, including:
• Programming / administering Allen Bradley PLCs (using RS Studio and RSLogix for ConrtolLogix, PLC 500 & 5 series, and CC Workbench for AB Micro Controllers)
• Programming and administering Schneider Electric / Modicon PLCs (using the Control Expert I
• SCADA System Integration and Development (focusing on AVEVA / Wonderware System Platfor
• Digital and Analog (typically 4-20 mA) I/O
• Distributed and Redundant control, Remote I/O (hard-wire, fiber optic and radio relayed, via Ethernet and ModBus protocols)
• Project development and management
• Reading and comprehending customer specifications, selecting components based on this, and assisting in the overall system design.
• Direct communication with customers and end users to schedule work, address concerns, and maintain positive relationships.
• Loop testing, network testing, instrument calibration, and factory acceptance testing of systems
• Troubleshooting and repair of a variety of instrumentation and equipment
• Training co-workers and sharing knowledge in programming, configuration, documentation procedures, etc.

Maintenance Shift Lead / Automation Specialist

From 2/2012 to 6/2013 at Gentex Optics in Dudley, MA

• Support in house engineering team with the installation of automated inspection and sorting system, incorporating:
• MagneMotion Liner Servo Motor conveyor system
• Mitsubishi Robot arms (6 Axis Articulated and SCARA arms)
• PC and PLC controlled machine vision inspection cells and servo driven processing cells
• Maintain and calibrate injection molding and a variety of other production machinery, using CMMS, electrical, electronic and mechanical tools and techniques.
• Support the Safety Team with observations, ideas and by implementing solutions to reduce hazard exposure.
• Troubleshoot and repair machines through analysis of PLC and relay logic, mechanical systems and CMMS historical data.

Technical Support Representative

From 3/2010 to 2/2012 at Shanklin / Sealed Air Inc. in Ayer, MA

• Develop training materials and conduct classes for Sealed Air / Shanklin packaging equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for machine upgrades, installations, training, and other support.
• Develop detailed documentation and provide phone support to end users and field service representatives for Sealed Air / Shanklin packaging equipment.
• Support the engineering department with detailed feedback and solutions for problems observed in the field.

Electro-Mechanical Technician

From 10/2008 to 7/2009 at Schott Solar in Billerica, MA

• Maintain, repair and modify a wide variety of production machinery, electronic and instrumentation components using a variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical tools and techniques.
• Troubleshoot and repair machines operation through analysis of PLC and relay logic, and mechanical systems.
• Support upgrades and analysis of machinery by engineering.

Lead Automation Technician

From 1/2008 to 9/2008 at SynQor in BoxBoro, MA

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot robotic pick and place cells used for the assembly and testing of printed circuit boards.
• Determining the root cause of failure for machine and product related failures. using SQL based data collection engine to determine product and process quality, and possible areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and instruction to fellow Automation Technicians.

Electronics Automation Specialist

From 4/1999 to 1/2008 at Sonoco Inc. in Devens, MA

• Maintain, repair and modify a wide variety of production machinery, electronic and instrumentation components using up-to-date electrical, electronic and instrumentation technology.
• Troubleshoot problems in machine operation through analysis of PLC and relay logic, automated machine vision, etc.
• Additionally support start-up, maintenance and operation of machinery by mechanics and operators.
• Returned to this position in 2009 as a contractor to cover 3rd shift staff shortage during plant shutdown / relocation.

Skills

Primary Skills / Current Experience

• Allen Bradley and Schneider / Modicon PLCs – programming, networking and troubleshooting.
• SCADA systems - focusing on AVEVA / Wonderware.
• Electrical / Relay Logic Troubleshooting
• Computer Security - air gapping, firewalls, attack surface reduction and obfuscation, allow & block-listing.
• Machine Networking – DH+, Ethernet, Modbus.
• Computer Networking – TCP/IP and other protocols.
• Linux server administration - systemd, dpkg, OpenSSH, Apache2.
• Programming – Python, *NIX shell, JavaScript.
• Touch Typing - 40-50wpm.

Secondary Skills / Previous Experience

• Computer Automated Vision – DVT and CVIM systems.
• Radio Frequency Welding – general theory and requirements
• Programming – Adept V+, Melfa BASIC, C, C++, *NIX shell, Perl

Education

Vocational High School, Northampton, MA

• Enrolled in the Electrical Program
• Graduated with Honors

Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA

• Enrolled in their Electrical-Robotics Program.
• Graduated with Associate in Applied Science.

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

• Continuing education classes, focusing on computer skills
• Programming in the C language and *NIX shell scripting.
• Operations of UNIX/Linux type operating systems.

Professional Training

• Wonderware 2014 & 2017 System Platform

Continuing Self-Education

• O’Reilly Publishing
• Excellent books on technical & IT related subjects

• Security Now
• Weekly podcast on tech and cyber-security trends