Engineer Engineering
Resume:
Andrew J. Zukowski
Belding, MI 48809
acz464@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Experience:
Professional with solid engineering, concepting and estimating, and management experience. Proven leadership capabilities characterized by energetic, ethical and dedicated style. Ability to work effectively in both independent and team oriented work environments. Analytical problem solver with a proven track record of organizing, planning, and executing results for strategic initiatives. An in-depth knowledge of controls engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of large material handling conveyor systems, machine tools and work in process systems.
Professional Experience:
Ventura January 2016 through Present
President
Manage all company activities.
Manage and engineer all Controls required.
Control Systems Consulting.
viastore systems Inc. December 2011 through January 2016
Senior Controls Engineer
Controls Project Management.
Writing and negotiating controls contracts with vendors, engineering and installation companies.
Controls design of hardware, panel, sub-panel, HMI, control stations and circuitry using AutoCAD.
Interviewing potential engineering prospects for hire.
Engineering, hardware procurement, installation and assemble services.
Mentored and trained new employees.
Assist Concept and Estimating department.
Develop, implement and training of control hardware standards.
Self Employed March 2007 through November 2011
Owner/operator of Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Co.
Remodeling and Maintenance of commercial, residential and marine properties.
Welding, Farming, Service Electrical Systems, etc.
Control System Integrators, Inc. December 2006 through February 2007, June 2007
Controls Engineer (Contract)
Design control schematics, enclosures, etc.
Edit controls drawings using Auto CAD 2005.
Hardware design using Omron & AB PLC’s, SMC D-Net devices.
Direct CAD operators.
AIS Container Handling November 2005 through May 2006
Controls Engineer
Design controls schematics, enclosures, etc.
Generate controls drawings using Auto CAD 2007.
Hardware and Software design with Allen-Bradley Micro Logics.
HMI, PLC & Machine programming.
Direct machine builders on controls device usage.
Machine commissioning.
On site customer support.
Java Manufacturing Inc. June 2004 through June 2005
Controls Technician
Make engineering corrections to schematic and assembly drawings.
Fabricate and wire control enclosures.
Shipping and receiving.
On site customer support.
Tenivus January 2004 through May 2004
Controls Engineer
Concepting and Estimating of Control Systems.
Engineered Material Handling Palletizing system for the food industry.
Engineered Waste Water Control System.
Hardware and Software design with Allen-Bradley Micro Logics.
Interface with ABB robot.
Edit Auto CAD drawings.
Dematic (formerly Rapistan Systems) May 1978 through May 2002
Group Management in Controls, Concept & Estimating:
Employee supervision, training, performance reviews, and delegation of assignments.
Determine customer control requirements and generate quotes and proposals.
Quote Control Systems for 1 billion dollars worth of conveyor systems annually.
Supplier contract negotiations.
Develop controls engineering and hardware standards.
Assist sales in customer presentations.
Every Quote was done on or before due date.
Project Engineering:
Directed internal and external resources to engineer control systems for large-scale material handling systems.
Successfully handled multiple projects simultaneously.
Project cost tracking.
Wrote technical descriptions of operations designed for operations and maintenance personnel.
Consult with field offices from USA to Canada to Mexico.
Training of customer operations and maintenance personnel.
Winner of several company awards.
Saved an average of 20% of engineering hours allotted.
All Systems were turned over to the customer on or before due date.
Engineering:
Designed PLC software and hardware applications. PLC experience includes Allen Bradley, Modicon, Texas Instruments, and General Electric.
Experience in general hardware design including control panels, control stations, and conveyor system field devices.
Hand draw controls drawings.
Organized training classes for engineers.
Education: Graduate of East Jackson High School, 1975
Graduate of company sponsored Auto CAD class at GRJC
Salary Requirements and References:
Require a salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Salary history will be furnished at the time of the interview, along with a list of references.
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