Substantial experience welding, soldering and working with electronic circuits; developed by working with electronics, computers and automotive electrical systems

Comfortable working with and on computers.

Familiar with a wide range of software:

Controls

RSLogix (PLC5), DVT, Cognex, Rapid, ControlNET, DeviceNET, SISO Tool, Simulink

Productivity

Win 9X/NT, Linux, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Outlook

Design

AutoCAD, Solidworks, Illustrator, Fireworks, Photoshop

Development	Matlab, MathCAD, Labview, C/C++, VB, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML
Starting to Learn	AJAX, PHP, Ruby on Rails, MySQL

Excellent working independently and as a team

Quick learner and good at thinking outside of the box

Ability to adapt to various working conditions and apply analytical skills

Fluent in both English and Portuguese languages. Intermediate level Spanish

Pending US Permanent Resident application – Employment Authorization Document

WHIMIS training gained through course of academic study

Relevant Courses:

Mechatronics, Sensors, Digital Controls, Circuits, Image Processing, Algorithms and Fuzzy Logic

One of few students attempting two engineering options.

Excellent academic standing and cumulative average of 80+%.

Responsible for researching and developing solutions for several industry problems

Worked extensively on automated split detection for pressed panels and repeatability of snake welding robots.

Designed, tested and patented innovative way of detecting splits using differential calculus, Labview and thermal imaging.

Worked with hardware manufacturers to trial and test potential hardware configurations.

Technology has potential to save well over $2 million/plant at current scrap rate and received outstanding job rating, plus an offer to return

Worked long hours and willing to put the time in to get the job done. 60 hour weeks was not uncommon

Responsible for implementing modifications required for the GMT900 truck launch

Work was primarily in the Wheel/Tire room and involved improving reliability, cycle time and quality of the manufacturing process

Major projects include the redesign of the robotic stemmer, vision system scheduling and modifications to accept GMT900 rims

Changes saved in excess of $200,000 and received outstanding job rating, plus 2 offers to return

Term 1

Responsible for coordinating productivity improvements

Used leadership skills to lead a team of coops

AutoCAD was used for 3D modeling of various items required for production

Term 2

Optimizing steam turbine downtime and cost analysis at the Ford Powerhouse for electrical generation

Excellent rating from employer

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