Robert Seay
Grayslake,IL
Summary
Skilled Automation Professional builds and motivates high-performing engineering teams. Over 20 years of experience in Industrial Machinery involving Packaging, Material Handling, and Custom Automation. Committed to rapidly and efficiently executing projects by dismantling roadblocks and developing key deliverables. Focused on designing and implementing the latest technology in Industrial Automation and System Integration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Amcor
04.2022 - Current
- Effectively Led team of 14 Maintenance technicians and Plant Engineering team of 6 by building strong focus on Electrical Controls and Machine Troubleshooting.
- Developed internal Automation Engineering team of 5 to developing and implement new machinery and automated systems.
- Lead 3.5 year $22M Capex project to completely transform Sterile Bag Manufacturing Lines to Fully Automated Systems End to End.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians.
- Managed resources and risk across projects during planning and execution phases by proactively communicating and mitigating potential issues before they arose.
- Improved engineering and maintenance processes and activities by streamlining workflows, developing effective PM plans, and locating outside resources to support gaps in plant capabilities.
Senior Controls Engineer
Sourcelink Solutions, LLC
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Design and develop electrical BOMs, Schematics, and Programming for fully integrated robotic, material handling and packaging systems and machinery.
- Provided Application Engineering for automation systems through CAD layouts, quoting, engineered drawings and concepts to deliver most cost-effective and efficient solutions for customers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals, meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Managed Projects from Concept and Design to Build and Installation, including machine FAT and SAT.
Controls Engineer
SEC Design Technologies
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Design and develop electrical BOMs, Schematics, and Programming for fully integrated robotic, material handling and packaging systems and machinery.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay ahead of emerging trends in controls engineering technology.
- Provided technical support for clients during system installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets, ensuring timely completion of objectives without compromising quality standards.
Controls Engineer
Nortech Industries (Tishma/Colborne Foodbotics)
11.2015 - 06.2017
Maintenance Manager
Powernail
11.2010 - 11.2015
Maintenance Electrician
Runyard Enterprises
09.2007 - 11.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL2015
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Planning and Coordinating
- Engineering Design
- PLC Programming
- System Integration
- Engineering Software Proficiency
- Training and Mentoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Automation and Mechatronics (College of Lake County) - 2015
- Rockwell Automation Motion/PLC Training
- Yaskawa Motion/PLC & Motoman Programming
- UR Collaborative Robot Programming
- Epson 6-axis Scara Robot Programming
- Cognex Vision Training
- A3 Robotics Safety Standards & Risk Assessment Training
- Key Software Platforms: Allen Bradley CCW, Studio5000, RSLogix500 | Maple Systems EBPro | Autodesk 2D CAD, Solidworks Electrical, Autodesk Inventor
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Amcor
04.2022 - Current
Senior Controls Engineer
Sourcelink Solutions, LLC
08.2018 - 03.2022
Controls Engineer
SEC Design Technologies
06.2017 - 08.2018
Controls Engineer
Nortech Industries (Tishma/Colborne Foodbotics)
11.2015 - 06.2017
Maintenance Manager
Powernail
11.2010 - 11.2015
Maintenance Electrician
Runyard Enterprises
09.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Southern Illinois University
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
College of Lake County
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