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Jeff Gilliland

Conneaut Lake

Summary

Results-driven Electrical Controls Manager skilled in Allen Bradley PLC programming and Fanuc robotic integration. Successfully directed teams in optimizing workflow processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards, contributing to increased production efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager - Electrical

Meadville Forging Company
04.2023 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and optimize workflow processes.
  • Developed and implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
  • Achieved project objectives by effectively managing a team of 2 controls engineers and collaborating with a team of 4 mechanical engineers.

Electrical Controls Manager

Meadville Forging Company
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Led and developed controls engineers through mentorship and guidance.
  • Directed electrical control design initiatives for Fanuc robot integrations and automated gauging systems.
  • Designed and optimized Allen Bradley PLC programming for effective integration of robotic systems and precision gauging automation.

Electrical Controls Engineer

Meadville Forging Company
04.2012 - 04.2021
  • Designed and implemented control systems for industrial machinery, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led troubleshooting initiatives for electrical control issues, minimizing downtime and improving reliability.
  • Developed and maintained PLC programming standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted system audits to identify optimization opportunities, resulting in improved performance metrics.
  • Implemented integration of Fanuc robots with forging presses and CNC machines.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Maintenance

Triangle Tech Institue
Erie, PA
1997

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Electrical Controls Engineering design
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Allen Bradley PLC/HMI Programming
  • Fanuc Robotic Programming
  • Vision System Programming

Timeline

Engineering Manager - Electrical

Meadville Forging Company
04.2023 - Current

Electrical Controls Manager

Meadville Forging Company
04.2021 - 04.2023

Electrical Controls Engineer

Meadville Forging Company
04.2012 - 04.2021

Associate of Science - Electrical Maintenance

Triangle Tech Institue
Jeff Gilliland