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Jesse Brist

Rockwood

Summary

Highly qualified Controls Engineer with training and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Reads schematic diagrams and use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot equipment and manufactured products. Excellent at contributing to team and project success by sharing acquired knowledge and using strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level performance. Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting. A stellar work ethic excels in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Controls Engineer

Invent Automation
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Programmed PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Vision Systems, and Servos to enhance manufacturing processes and productivity.
  • Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
  • Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
  • Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems.
  • Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
  • Implemented energy-efficient practices in system design to minimize environmental impact while maintaining optimal performance levels.
  • Managed projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget parameters.
  • Increased reliability of critical plant operations by designing redundancy into control systems architecture.
  • Identified areas for improvement within existing systems, proposing cost-effective solutions that met operational objectives.
  • Provided technical support to external and internal customers.

Controls Engineer

Daiichi Jitsugyo America
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Installed new machines along with debug, startup and interfacing with other machines from different OEM's.
  • Developed and optimized PLC programs for improved production efficiency, leading to smoother operational workflows.(OMRON,KEYENCE)
  • Designed user-friendly HMI interfaces, enabling operators to efficiently monitor and manage plant operations.(OMRON,KEYENCE)Conducted extensive testing on newly installed equipment to verify functionality and adherence to design specifications.
  • Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
  • Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
  • Provided technical support for electrical and instrumentation equipment, improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs.

Electronics Technician

Newell Brands Rubbermaid
09.2016 - 10.2023
  • Fixed various pieces of equipment ranging from high speed assembly machines, robotics, injection molding, and packaging using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
  • Programmed HMI's, PLC's while installing Ignition. An MES system. Also when upgrading or integrating new ideas and applications along with trouble shooting logic when needed.
  • Worked with OMRON and Allen Bradley products. Along with others such as Applied Motion, Fanuc, Keyence, and other software's needed for certain applications.
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints.
  • Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
  • Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Modified, maintained or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
  • Selected electronics equipment, components or systems to meet functional specifications.
  • Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs.
  • Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
  • Completed proactive maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Delivered professional persona and attitude when dealing with unhappy or irate individuals.
  • Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
  • Completed custom automation equipment design to customers' specifications using AutoCad.

Maintenance Technician

Flowers Bakery
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Responsibilities -
    Worked on scheduled PMs, repair/trouble shoot industrial food machinery such as wrappers, ovens,mixer,depositors, robots, ovens etc. Also fabricate with metal. I am able to mig/tig weld stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel. Use of machine shop equipment such as lathes, mills, metal breaks,press etc. I also performed trouble shooting on plc controls, thermal controls, motor controls,variable frequency drives, servo drives, and robots. Trained fellow employees on wiring/ trouble shooting electrical.


Maintenance Technician

Ficosa North American
06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Responsibilities-
    Performed scheduled PMs, repairing/ trouble shooting injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Reading electrical,hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics. Making changes to machines to improve cycle times and breakdowns. Installed new machines. Trouble shooting electrical, robot interfaces, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and hydraulic presses.

Education

Industrial Electrician - Electricity

TN Technology Center of Crossville
04.2012

Skills

  • PLC, HMI, and Motor drive Programming(Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Keyence, Mitsubishi, and Automation Direct)
  • Vision system Programming (Keyence, Cognex, Omron, and Ifm smart camera's and vision systems)
  • Robot Programming (Fanuc, Denso, and Mitsubishi)
  • Experience with multiple brands of plc software and others used for different electrical devices such as Servo drives, stepper drives, Lasers etc
  • Servo motor control
  • System troubleshooting
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Instrumentation and sensors
  • AutoCAD electrical
  • Lean manufacturing principles

Certification

  • Licensed Electrician in the state of Tennessee - 2012 to Present.

Skills

  • Codes and Standards Compliance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Technical Drawings
  • AUTOCAD Electrical Software
  • Equipment and Component Selection

Timeline

Sr. Controls Engineer

Invent Automation
10.2024 - 03.2025

Controls Engineer

Daiichi Jitsugyo America
10.2023 - 10.2024

Electronics Technician

Newell Brands Rubbermaid
09.2016 - 10.2023

Maintenance Technician

Flowers Bakery
07.2014 - 02.2016

Maintenance Technician

Ficosa North American
06.2012 - 07.2014

Industrial Electrician - Electricity

TN Technology Center of Crossville
Jesse Brist