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TIMOTHY HELMER

Allentown

Summary

Dynamic engineering leader with a proven track record at Greene Tweed, Inc., enhancing operational efficiency through innovative barcode technology and real-time reporting. Expert in PLC systems and fostering team development, I drive results by optimizing processes and ensuring seamless project execution, significantly reducing errors and improving resource utilization.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Controls Engineering Manager

NCC Automated Systems
Souderton
05.2022 - Current
  • Set the direction of the engineering team, balancing technical challenges with staffing needs.
  • Standardized design processes and coding, reducing labor and optimizing resource utilization.
  • Actively work 'in' the department while also managing it.
  • Created automated KPI updates via VBA, simplifying the task of resource management/utilization.
  • Mentor engineers and techs fostering internal expertise and promoting advancement from within.
  • Conduct site visits to cultivate professional relationships and understand the customers' perspective, ensuring efficient system design and commissioning with minimal downtime.

Senior System Controls & Manufacturing Engineer

Greene Tweed, Inc.
Kulpsville
08.2009 - 05.2022
  • Developed and implemented a barcode-based Operational Technology schema that eliminates manual errors, reduces scrap, increases utilization while also achieving digital traceability.
  • Created visual, easy to interpret real-time process reports using Aveva Wonderware and SQL scripts.
  • Continual enhancement of various legacy systems to achieve better performance or meet new needs.
  • Fulfilled the project manager and principal engineer roles for capex and other internal projects.
  • Global troubleshooting and engineering support for maintenance teams across five global manufacturing sites throughout a 24-hour day.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Rhetech, Inc.
Coopersburg
05.2008 - 08.2009
  • Redesigned a mature product line for manufacturability and modularity, utilizing modern PLCs while also replacing outdated custom controllers breathing new life into sales.
  • Developed a singular PLC code with all the optional features, reducing code maintenance and streamlining commissioning/setup by making the feature selection configurable.

Engineering Product Manager / Project Manager / Engineer II

Akrion, Inc.
Allentown
04.2000 - 05.2008
  • Managed a team of 12-15 mechanical, electrical and software engineers to meet day-to-day production schedules as well as R&D projects that aligned with corporate objectives and product roadmaps.
  • Simplified product designs, reducing costs and improving manufacturing efficiency.
  • Provided on-site solutions and strategic recommendations to optimize product line capabilities.

Project Design Engineer

Machine Technologies, Inc.
Hatfield
04.1997 - 04.2000
  • Designed and built custom mechanical and electrical OEM systems from scratch.
  • Created PLC and HMI programs to satisfy customer requirements.
  • Led end-to-end project execution, including electrical panel wiring, mechanical assembly, commissioning and training at the customer's facility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University
PA, USA
08.1995

Skills

  • PLC/HMI Systems: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Koyo, Omron, Red Lion, Maple Systems, Eaton, Codesys
  • CAD/Modeling: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProEngineer
  • Automation & Analytics: VBA macros, AI Data Refinement, SQL database queries, Aveva/WonderWare System Platform, Historian, InTouch, Remote Response
  • Electrical & Mechanical Expertise: NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79 compliance, troubleshooting, and system integration
  • Comm Protocols/Fieldbus: IO-Link, OPC UA, Modbus, Serial protocols, ASi, Profinet

References

Available upon request

Community Service

  • Committee Member, Upper Macungie Township Planning Commission, 2017-Present
  • Advisor & Lecturer, Robotics Engineering Department, Widener University, 2020-Present

Timeline

Controls Engineering Manager

NCC Automated Systems
05.2022 - Current

Senior System Controls & Manufacturing Engineer

Greene Tweed, Inc.
08.2009 - 05.2022

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Rhetech, Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2009

Engineering Product Manager / Project Manager / Engineer II

Akrion, Inc.
04.2000 - 05.2008

Project Design Engineer

Machine Technologies, Inc.
04.1997 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University

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