Software Engineer--Adept Technology/V+/Intelligent Robotic Systems

Michael A. Fishburn

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Delray Beach, Florida 33445

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SUMMARY

Twenty years experience developing, analyzing and troubleshooting software for intelligent robotic systems using

Adept Technology, Inc. products. Proven ability to lead in the design, development and implementation of software

solutions for controlling automated work cells.

EXPERIENCE

Continental Automotive, Deer Park, IL 2009 – Present

(Sensor Engineering Lab)

Automation Engineer (Contractor)

Hired to help develop dispensing processes for manufacturing a variety of parts in a controlled lab environment. The completed

assemblies are used as a basis to prove high volume production is achievable in Continental factories world wide.

Key Objectives

· Worked with client’s engineering team to develop optimal parameters in dispensing materials using servo controlled auger pumps.

· Developed processes to produce small precise dots for ECA material, line and square patterns for applying adhesive for die placement.

· Provided the expertise in configuring the automation equipment.

· Created machine vision inspections to verify dispense operations are within established process parameters.

· Designed Product Traceability method to update records in the Microsoft SQL Server Database using Visual Studio 2008 .NET technologies.

· Provide extensive training for machine setup and operation.

Universal Instruments, Binghamton, NY 2000 – 2009

(Odd-Form Assembly Division)

Software Engineer

· Software developer for the Polaris Multi-Process Assembly Cell, 150+ machines deployed worldwide.

· Expert in customizing Adept AIM software using the V+ programming language.

· Expertise in vision-guided robotic component placement.

· Designed option-based methodology for core software to accelerate project life cycles.

· Developed re-useable customized AIM software modules, i.e. product selection, barcode reading, hand scanners, 2D matrix readers,

weight scales, labelers, part feeders.

· Developed laser height measurement process for high accuracy component placement.

· Developed flexible dispense processing for high precision servo-driven auger pumps and non-servo time-pressure dispense valves.

· Process expertise in dispensing, screwdriving, labeling etc.

· Created C# applications in Microsoft Visual Studio to perform high level PC tasks such as communicating with an SQL server and

interfacing with factory host systems using TCP/IP.

· Integrated custom inspections using Cognex Insight cameras.

· Motion control expertise in Baldor, Compumotor, etc. for servo and stepper motor control.

Motorola (MMS-F) Boynton Beach, FL 1994 – 2000

(Global Manufacture and Distributor of Wireless Technology)

Software Engineer

· Developed complete robotic systems using Adept Technologies to include AIM, MotionWare and VisionWare.

· Developed peer-to-peer communication software using RS232, RS485, TCP/IP.

· Developed mature software for complete factory production lines.

· Developed Statistical Process Control module for logging real-time machine events.

· Created detailed user guides for end users.

· Trained manufacturing engineers and system operators.

Wright Industries, Nashville, TN 1993 – 1994

(Automated Assembly System and Robotic Integrator)

Startup Specialist

· Developed V+ software to control vision-guided robotic systems.

· Developed low level V+ vision software for various part inspections.

· Responsible for final debug of all hardware sub-systems that contribute to a fully functional work cell.

TechniStar Corporation , Longmont, CO 1990 – 1993

(Robotic Work Cell Integrator)

Software Engineer Trainee

· Began career developing vision-guided robotic work cells using Adept technology.

· Learned to configure and tune servo motors for XYZ Theta Cartesian robots.

· Developed complete Graphical User Interfaces for machine control.

EDUCATION

· Denver Institute of Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology.

· Broome Community College, Binghamton NY: Introduction to C# Programming.

· Attended V+ Vision and Programming classes in San Jose, CA.

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