Bill SUTHERLAND

William Sutherland
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WILLIAM SUTHERLAND
3720 161st Avenue NW
Andover, MN 55304
sutherlandw@ymail.com
763-259-8024
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OVERVIEW

Senior automation technician with experience working with a variety of sophisticated production machines and automated systems. Experience includes layout, assembly, wiring, installation and testing of PLC’s, HMI’s, and electromechanical components used on control panels and enclosures for industrial automation control systems. Solid electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting, modification, installation and repair skills.
Two Associate of Science degrees and supplemental training in PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Automated system assembly, installation, modification, testing, and repair
• Extensive experience with electrical and mechanical schematics
• Degrees in Electronics Technology and Automotive Technology
• PLC and ladder logic knowledge and experience
• Familiar with electrical and mechanical tolerances
• Positive attitude, and motivated team player
• Quality, accuracy, and detail oriented
• Calibration experience

PROJECT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Automation Build Technician December 2014 – January 2018
Development Resource Group – Contract for Boston Scientific/Abbott Laboratories
Mounds View, MN

Assemble, wire, modify and install custom automated equipment and work cells used for medical device research, development, and manufacturing. Build project equipment utilizing industrial computer controlled robotics, motion controls, servo motor controls, and integrated inspection and vision systems. Continuous communication with engineering, production, materials management to ensure production demands were met.

Handyman-Contractor May 2013 – December 2014
William’s Handyman Service, Andover, MN
Residential remodeling and repair. Small engine service.

Field Service Technician January 2013 – May 2013
Nol-Tec Systems, Inc., Lino Lakes, MN
Diagnose, service, modify, and repair of PLC/ HMI controlled pneumatic conveying and material transport systems. Domestic travel to customer sites including training of customer personnel.

Electrical Automation Technician September 2011 – March 2012
Industrial Automation Engineering, Ham Lake, MN
Layout, assembly, wiring, installation and testing of PLC’s, HMI’s, and various devices used on control panels and enclosures for the integration of industrial automation control systems to UL standards.

Commercial Driver/Parts Specialist January 2009 – September 20l1
O’Reilly Auto Parts, Andover, MN
Commercial and retail automotive parts sales, ordering, delivery, and inventory management, with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Handyman-Contractor/Stay at Home Dad October 2002 – December 2008
William’s Handyman Service, Andover, MN
Residential remodeling and repair. Small engine service

Electrical Automation Technician July 2000 – September 2002
PAR Systems Inc., Shoreview, MN
Assembly, wiring, and testing of automated robotic material handling equipment used in nuclear, energy, defense, aviation, machining, manufacturing, packaging, and other industries. Continuous communication with engineering, production, materials management to ensure production demands were met.

Equipment Technician June 1992 – April 1997
Banner Engineering Corporation, Plymouth, MN
Installation, modification, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of PLC automated equipment used in the production of photoelectric sensors. Trained personnel in periodic maintenance. Developed ISO conforming maintenance documents and schedules. Ordered and maintained spare parts inventory for equipment. Continuous communication with engineering, production, materials management, and technical support to ensure production demands were met.

EDUCATION

A.A.S. in Electronics Technology
Brown Institute, Minneapolis, MN

A.A.S. in Automotive Technology
Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, MN

Supplemental courses:

PLC Programming: SLC 500, RSLogix, Pneumatic Components, Welding
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN