Automation Technician Resume Edwin Navarro Automation Technician (630) 555-4186 edwin.navarro@example.com linkedin.com/example/edwinnavarro Aurora, IL 60505 STRENGTHS Controls Troubleshooting When a machine stopped unexpectedly, traced symptoms through schematics, diagnostics, and meter readings until production had a clear fix. Commissioning Support During FAT and SAT, captured open items clearly and stayed with corrections until equipment behavior matched acceptance needs. Technical Training Operators and maintenance staff received practical fault recovery guidance, and recurring questions became easier to resolve on shift. Root Cause Analysis Repeat failures prompted a closer look at wiring, devices, and operating conditions, leading to useful corrective documentation. Cross Team Coordination Engineers, builders, customers, and production teams received timely field feedback, which kept installations moving through release. SKILLS Industrial Automation Electrical Controls PLC Programming HMI Systems VFD Systems Servo Systems Robotics Vision Systems Pneumatics Control Panels Electrical Schematics 2D and 3D CAD FAT and SAT Commissioning Root Cause Analysis LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER 10 Years Senior Automation Technician at Prairie Motion Automation (3.4 Years) Automation Technician at Midwest Controls Integration (3.1 Years) Electrical Controls Technician at Great Lakes Manufacturing Services (1.6 Years) Junior Electrical Technician at Fox Valley Packaging Systems (1.9 Years) SUMMARY Automation Technician with 8 years of hands on experience building, wiring, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment in high volume and regulated production. Skilled with control panels, high and low voltage circuits, industrial wiring, power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, sensors, I/O devices , and pneumatic equipment. Reads electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, engineering drawings, and 2D/3D CAD documentation for installations and modifications. Supports mechanical assembly, debugging, FAT, SAT, field installation, start up, production service, and continuous improvement. Uses electrical test equipment and root cause analysis to restore dependable operation, document corrective actions, and reduce repeat failures. Works closely with engineers, manufacturing teams, machine builders, customers, and external partners while providing practical training for maintenance and production personnel. EXPERIENCE Senior Automation Technician Prairie Motion Automation April 2023 - Present Elgin, Illinois Lead hands on assembly, integration, commissioning, field installation , and service for automated assembly equipment. Coordinate with engineers, manufacturing teams, customers, and external partners through acceptance and production support. Provide technical training, review recurring failures, and maintain accurate change documentation. Built automated assembly equipment with panel wiring, device termination, pneumatic checkout, and I/O verification. Diagnosed PLC controlled systems using test instruments, schematics, HMI diagnostics, and field observations. Completed FAT and SAT checks, documented defects, and verified corrections before customer acceptance. Performed field installations and start ups using electrical drawings and 2D/3D CAD documentation. Trained maintenance and production personnel on fault recovery, preventive maintenance, and safe troubleshooting. Reviewed repeat failures, identified root causes, and updated technical documentation after corrective changes. Automation Technician Midwest Controls Integration February 2020 - March 2023 Rockford, Illinois Supported control panel fabrication, equipment integration, factory acceptance, commissioning, and field service for high volume production systems. Connected electrical, pneumatic, motion, vision, and robotic devices while partnering with engineers and customers on release quality and technical corrections. Wired control panels from incoming power through PLC I/O, drives, motors, sensors , and interfaces. Integrated PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems , vision, robotics , and pneumatics into production equipment. Interpreted schematics, pneumatic diagrams , and CAD drawings for modifications, replacements, and installations. Traced wiring faults, failed components, communication issues, and incorrect I/O states using test equipment. Supported FAT with engineers and customers, recording open items and completing electrical corrections before release. Performed commissioning and field service while documenting changes, findings, and equipment behavior. Electrical Controls Technician Great Lakes Manufacturing Services June 2018 - January 2020 Joliet, Illinois Maintained automated production equipment across electrical controls , motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, and PLC sequences. Supported approved upgrades, safe repairs, production recovery, and reliability reviews while communicating findings with engineering and operations teams. Maintained production equipment involving panels, motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, and PLC sequences. Traced electrical and controls faults using schematics, machine symptoms, and electrical test equipment . Repaired industrial wiring and automation devices through safety and change control practices. Installed sensors, VFDs , HMI components, and I/O wiring for approved equipment upgrades. Recorded recurring failure patterns that helped engineering prioritize reliability improvements. Coached production personnel on equipment recovery, safe escalation, and service communication . Junior Electrical Technician Fox Valley Packaging Systems June 2016 - May 2018 Naperville, Illinois Supported supervised panel assembly, machine wiring, pneumatic installation, debugging, start up checks, and field corrections for automated packaging equipment. Built foundational experience reading drawings, verifying circuits, collecting test data, and supporting senior technicians during customer installations. Assembled electrical panels and machine wiring for automated packaging equipment under senior technician review. Terminated power, control, sensor, and I/O wiring, then verified continuity before functional testing. Installed pneumatic valves, sensors, actuators, and tubing for integrated machine sequences. Read electrical schematics and assembly drawings to locate components and complete approved modifications. Collected meter readings, checked device states, and documented faults during equipment debugging . Supported supervised installations, start up checks, and field corrections at customer sites. PROJECTS High Volume Assembly Cell Commissioning 2024 Delivered a distinct assembly cell commissioning effort involving panel checkout, pneumatic verification, I/O testing, FAT support, start up, and field documentation. Production Controls Reliability Upgrade 2022 Supported a controls reliability upgrade by tracing recurring electrical faults, replacing selected devices, recording field changes, and sharing findings with engineering. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by engineering partners for clear FAT defect documentation and dependable acceptance support. Selected by maintenance teams as a trusted resource for PLC diagnostics, fault recovery, and practical equipment coaching. EDUCATION Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Technology College of DuPage GPA: 3.5 2016 Glen Ellyn, Illinois Coursework: Industrial Automation, Electrical Controls, PLC Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Electrical Schematics CERTIFICATIONS Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate 2018 OSHA 10 Hour General Industry 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS PLC Platforms: PLC controllers, I/O modules, control logic Operator Interfaces: HMIs, fault diagnostics, operator interfaces Motor Drives: VFDs, motors, drive systems Motion Control: Servo systems, motion devices, positioning Robotics Systems: Industrial robots, robotic cells, robot integration Machine Vision: Vision systems, cameras, inspection devices Pneumatic Systems: Pneumatic valves, actuators, tubing Electrical Systems: Control panels, high voltage, low voltage Test Equipment: Multimeters, electrical testers, continuity testing Engineering Drawings: Electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, CAD drawings Acceptance Testing: FAT, SAT, functional testing Service Delivery: Field installation, commissioning, start up SKILLS Industrial Automation Electrical Controls PLC Programming HMI Systems VFD Systems Servo Systems Robotics Vision Systems Pneumatics Control Panels Electrical Schematics 2D and 3D CAD FAT and SAT Commissioning Root Cause Analysis PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association for Manufacturing Technology participant, sharing interest in automation service, controls integration, and production reliability. International Society of Automation participant, following practical developments in industrial controls, instrumentation, and technician training. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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