Charles P. Hill
BS Electrical Engineering, MBA
(469) 400-8122
Preston.Mail2@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleshilljr
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Senior Engineer with over
10+ years’ experience in the semiconductor industry developing hardware and
software applications. Skilled
technical writer. Additional strengths
include senior team leader with excellent presentation skills and marketing
research/technical analysis.
Additionally, I have
worked the last 8 years in industrial environments and I am very familiar with
the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC Controllers, including RSLogix 5000,
SLC 500, PLC5 and Compact Logix. Also, Factory Talk ME for Panel View HMIs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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C#-language Programming - Assembly
Language/Embedded Programming
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Visual Basic Programming - HTML Web Design
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Microcontroller Development - Digital Hardware
Design - Proficient AutoCAD Electrical/ ORCAD
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Electrical Schematic Design - VHDL
Design/FPGA/Xilinx CPLD
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Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (ladder logic) /Factory Talk/RS Logix 5000/HMI/Wonderware
Intouch/SCADA
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Six Sigma Green Belt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2020 – 2023 – Ericsson – SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER:
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Hardware/Software support for 5G automation
lines.
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Projects included: Robot Storage and Retrieval
System, Repair Automation Station (also wrote RFP), BB6648 Base Band processor.
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Surface Mount Assembly (SMA) – Worked with ASYS
contactor to resolve reliability problems. Used Rockwell and Siemens PLCs.
2019 – 2020 – Amazon
Warehouse/Mueller Martini – SYSTEMS CONTROLS ENGINEER:
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Hardware Controls support for automated
print-on-demand book-binding machines.
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Worked on
machine maintenance and machine efficiency. Also, worked on plans for product
improvements (speed & reliability).
2019 – Pactiv
Corporation - PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER:
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Managed and supported projects for sophisticated
automation machines for McDonalds, Starbucks Cups, and Hefty plates and other
foam products.
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Specific duties included commissioning and support
of production and maintenance of PAC/PLC automation equipment, including
Rockwell/Allen Bradley drives and PLC controls.
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Additionally, developed schedules using
Microsoft Project Manager for the install of new equipment and the
refurbishment of existing equipment. I also designed and modified PLC programs
and hardware design using AutoCAD.
2018 – SIEMENS Corp.
Via Technosoft Inc (Project). -
SENIOR ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER:
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Electrical Safety Controls for US Postal Systems
Mail Sorting Machines
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Siemens TIA Portal Software Simatic S7 – 1200,
Compact Logic 5380 RS Logix 5000 – Safety Circuits and Motion Controls Design
2017 – 2018
PORTACOOL., LLC - AUTOMATION ENGINEER :
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Electrical
Automation Controls Pick-n-Place machine support
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Control Logix PLC programming / HMI design / VFD
programming, P&ID Loops – Motion & Drive Controls
2015 – 2017 COMMSCOPE–
SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER:
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Automation and Controls for key projects
including IDC pick-n-place machine deployment from Claremont to Reynosa. Also,
performed upgrades on existing equipment in North Carolina
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Maintained all systems per company specification
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Managed all new machinery projects with Senior
Controls Engineers and Senior Maintenance personnel
2012 – 2015 XYLEM FLOWTRONEX - CONTROLS DESIGN ENGINEER:
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Designed automation and controls for pump
stations.
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Designed controls cabinets for 3-phase power and
Control Logix and WAGO PLCs.
2010- 2012- KIMBERLY-CLARK - PROJECT ENGINEER II:
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Wrote proposals and implemented automation
projects for up to $2 million.
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Interacted with all levels within the company to
support project development and design.
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Functioned as senior team leader for project
implementation, controls design, budgeting, and hiring contractors.
2008 - 2010
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Web Programming, Flash, php, HTML
1997 – 2008- Maxim Integrated
Products/ Dallas Semiconductor: SENIOR APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
l Interacted with
customers to provide technical solutions
l Developed several
Evaluations Kits using C language and Visual Basic, as well as Macromedia
l Designed and develop a
VHDL controller for 1-Wire communication
l Wrote over two dozen
application notes, product specifications and articles
l Based on customer input, developed product
definitions for new products.
l Prepared detailed market and competitor
analysis which was presented to the highest levels of management and used to
spur new product innovations and acquire new technologies
1995 - 1997
SGS-Thomson Microelectronics: APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
l Worked with customers
throughout the US on a regular basis in support of HDLC product line and developed PC Card reference design to promote the
sale of ST ISDN and Telecom products.
l Designed an ISDN PC
card which was demonstrated at COMDEX in Las Vegas.
1993- 1995 Appalachian
State University: GRADUATE SCHOOL:
Completed MBA program at ASU.
1992 – 1993 Rockwell
Communications/Alcatel – PRODUCT
ENGINEER
l Interacted with all
levels of the corporation, including Manufacturing and Research, to help solve
problems and cut product costs whenever possible.
l The position required
that I give many presentations, to the highest levels of management.
1990 - 1992
Rockwell Communications/Alcatel – PRODUCT/DESIGN ENGINEER:
l Responsible for
maintaining existing Digital Cross-Connect microprocessor modules, as well as
the design of new modules.
l Responsible for system
level testing and unification.
EDUCATION:
Appalachian State
University Graduated 3.61 G.P.A. of 4.0 Scale Magna Cum Laude, MBA
North Carolina
A&T State University Major: Electrical Engineering Graduated 3.0 G.P.A.
of 4.0 Scale Cum Laude, BSEE
SPECIAL SKILLS: Microsoft
Office Suite, Visual Basic, C#-language, 8051 Assembly Language, Macromedia
Director, Flash MX, HTML, VHDL language, Xilinx ISE Simulator Rockwell
Automation Certification: CCP299: Studio 5000 Control Logix/CCV204 Factory Talk
View ME & Panel View Programming Rockwell Automation Certification: Factory
Talk View ME & Panel View Plus Programming Siemens – TIA Portal Simatic S7
–1200 PLC -Six Sigma Green Belt
