R. Kurt Pena1907 Merchant Street, Crockett, California 94525510-691-6854 / 510-787-9903 (home) / kurtpena@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as an Industrial Automation Engineer

SKILLS

PLC ladder logic and relay-based automation design Graphical and text HMI application design Electrical automation panel design Product creation and refinement Prototype construction and product development Electronic, electrical, mechanical and systems troubleshooting Commissioning service including both regional and international travel Technical writing for acceptance tests, user manual, technical bulletins, and test

EXPERIENCE

Senior Product EngineerBazell Technologies Corporation, Concord, CaliforniaFebruary 2008 – July 2013

Created and maintained automation designs for fluid processing applications. Developed custom automation designs for installed systems in coating, machining, and forming processes. Devised liquid/solid separation processes.

Recent Projects:

HC-6 Coolant System - Central coolant supply system for six ophthalmic curvature surfacing generators Timed sequencing of redundant components to promote even wear; combines provisions for

hand/off/auto state changes Analog temperature indication with bang-bang chilled water valve control Pulse-controlled metering pump dosage with sequenced calibration algorithm Guarding of centrifuge during self-cleaning sequence Refined stock centrifuge sequencing to guard against crash of rotor drum and plow HC-6 has been installed in five major optical facilities on three continents.

Integrated Coolant System (ICS) - Small coolant system for a single tool with advanced features Created a compact and cleanable raised-bottom filter box capable of passing the full flow of process

coolant key to the design, an open filter bed whose media is comprised of process fines ICS has successfully filled a niche with intermediate-sized operations where advanced coolant

management features help yield but the cost of a fully automated coolant system are not justified. Product has sold on the order of 20 units per year since its introduction.

Low Profile Pump Station - Pumps spent coolant with cuttings from tool gallery

Replaces transfer tank/chip conveyor by pumping coolant and cuttings for remote processing Championed concept of small tank that fits underneath a loading conveyor and has no footprint Highly successful product adopted in most major optical laboratories in the United States

Responsibilities:

Developed OEM coolant systems for the largest manufacturer of ophthalmic tooling worldwide (Satisloh) to support machining processes including surfacing and edging of plastic, polycarbonate, and hybrid lenses

Designed custom separation process to support a wide variety of industrial applications such as wire drawing, precision optical milling, parts spraying, orthopedic appliance milling, well case honing, architectural glass edging, and vibratory deburring

Programmed PLC’s such as Allen-Bradley (A-B) Micrologix and SL/C as well as small-scale controllers such as Unitronics OPLC

Engineered hard-wired timer and relay logic automation panels for UL-508A construction Automated digital sequences such as centrifuge filtering and cleaning processes, pump operation,

and solids screening Created analog indication and control methods for processes such as temperature control, chemical

dosing, tank level management, and pressure control Devised HMI function for A-B PanelView and Maple HMI5000 series touchscreens as well as two-

line displays such as Maple OIT3000 series and OPLC Configured variable frequency drives (VFD’s) including Yaskawa, A-B, and Mitsubishi Trained production team on construction methods and supervised electrical construction Troubleshot equipment in production Performed on-site commissioning including project support and customer training Provided field and telephone support for all products including 30 years of legacy equipment Wrote software descriptions, operating procedures, service bulletins, and maintenance procedures Drafted electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical

Product EngineerSartorius Stedim Biotech (formerly Integrated Biosystems, Inc), Napa, CADecember 2005 – October 2007

Supported production and development of biopharmaceutical single-use freeze/thaw type storage systems; Main project work included testing and refining a novel fill-by-weight packager with air blanket feature.

Designed and drafted electrical panels and controls designs using AutoCAD Generated user manuals, schematics, and process instrumentation diagrams (PID’s) Programmed automation controls (Mettler-Toledo Jaguar Extreme) Created factory acceptance tests (FAT’s)

Electronics Technician and Small Business OperatorSelf-Employed, Woodland, CASeptember 1997 - November 2005

Operated a small business specializing in restoration of analog audio signal processing equipment concurrent with obtaining engineering bachelor’s degree; Performed hundreds of repairs.

Tested, repaired, and restored audio and RF circuitry Analyzed integrated circuit, discrete transistor, and electron tube-based analog circuits Conducted international sales of collectable equipment Marketed and sold repair services Managed accounts receivable and payable Developed and maintained commercial website

Water Treatment Plant OperatorCity of Tracy - Public Works Department, Tracy, CAOctober 1992 - September 1996

Operated a municipal potable water facility; Conducted process optimization, customer relations, and systems troubleshooting; Managed the following processes:

Chlorination and chloramination disinfection with gas chlorine and aqueous ammonia Taste, odor, and color removal using aeration, powder activated carbon, and potassium

permanganate Clarification using aluminum salts and ionic polymer resin in a circular up-flow clarifier Filtration using sand filters

Nuclear Power Plant Operator United States Navy - USS Enterprise, Engineering Department February 1985 - February 1991

Steam plant operation including watch-standing, casualty response, maintenance management, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repair; Operated the following machinery and systems:

Main engine and main condenser complex (70,000 SHP coupled turbines) Ship’s service turbine generators (2x 2500 KW) Condensate, feed booster, and feed pumps Main engine lubricating oil and cooling Propeller shaft line bearings

EDUCATION

University of California, DavisBachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering 2005

Emphasis on analog integrated circuit design Self-employed concurrent with studies

City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco, California - 2000 to 2002

University engineering transfer requirements

Chabot/Las Positas CollegeHayward/Livermore, California - 1992 to 1996

General studies

Naval Nuclear Power SchoolNaval Training Center, Orlando, Florida - October 1985 to March 1986

Classroom studies of shipboard nuclear steam propulsion system principles