DAVID G.

SYTKOWSKI
2965 S. Superior Street Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phone: (414) 482-4096 Cell: (414) 235-1128 email: ds4d7c2e@westpost.net Link
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Summary of Skills:
System design and programming of programmable controllers, operator interfaces,
drives, robotic welding cells, hydraulics, stamping presses, machine vision, saf
ety controls, and power distribution. Hands on experience with troubleshooting c
ontrols for diverse systems, customer service, installation support, and trainin
g.
Employment History:
DGSEE
Apr. 2009-Present Industrial Automation Consultant: Programming and inst
allation of programmable controllers, operator interfaces, and robots for small
to medium sized firms. Industries served include foundry, friction stir welding
, automation integrator, robot refurbisher, and office equipment manufacturer.
Servo Robot Corp.
Apr.2006-Apr.2009 Technical Sales Engineer: Sales, service, training, and
support of laser profiling vision systems in arc welding, material handling, and
inspection applications on robots and automated systems. Covered territory inc
luded US, Mexico, and Canada. Annual sales of company was $14M with 40% of busi
ness in the US. Industries served included US Navy shipbuilding, commercial & r
esidential water heater manufacturers, and gas/oil pipeline.
Tower Automotive
Apr.2001-Apr.2006 Plant Electrical Engineer-Milwaukee Ford Ranger BU: Suppo
rted manufacturing operations and maintenance personnel on transfer press, frame
assembly, and coating applications for an operation with $50M+ in annual sales.
Assisted in developing equipment estimates and proposals to customer for yearl
y product changes. Re-deployed twelve robots and integrated other weld & materi
al handling automation for continuous improvement projects to reduce direct labo
r by 20%. Increased uptime of Hot Melt Wax Process from 75% to 95%. Performed
duties as sub-station engineer and directed maintenance of 26.4 KV power distrib
ution equipment.
May 1997- Mar.2001 Sr. Advanced Engineer - Milwaukee TATC: Technical Team L
eader of laboratory EE staff. Integrated a 4kw YAG laser robot cell with a dua
l spot welding head to perform aluminum weld studies for a major customer. Ment
ored two engineering student interns. Coordinated installation and application
of factory network for a major truck frame assembly program. Worked on multiple
cross functional engineering teams for major automation programs involving orde
ring, layout, installation, and start-up of robotic welding and material handlin
g equipment for programs with $60M of capital investment. Implemented re-usable
capital for cost savings of 40% over purchasing new equipment. Supported Advan
ced Product and Process Technology Lab with part time electrical engineering and
integration services. Supervised summer intern student evaluating weld data mo
nitoring software.
A. O. Smith Automotive Products Co.
1995 - 1997 Sr. Advanced Electrical Engineer-Central Engineering Controls:
Worked on cross functional engineering teams for major automation programs wit
h $50M+ budgets involving robotic welding, spot welding, and material handling a
t system integrator and satellite plant sites. I directly managed parts of thes
e programs ordering $10M in capital equipment. Implemented laser seam tracking
for welding truck frame sidebar
1991 - 1995 Sr. Electrical Engineer-Manufacturing Technology Lab and Cent
ral Engineering Control: Assisted in the development of company standards and
specifications. Participated in continuous improvement studies to reduce the co
st of equipment qualification testing. Evaluated various manufacturers of robot
ic welding systems. Implemented heavy weldment servo positioning equipment for
cellular manufacturing.
1985 - 1991 Sr. Electrical Research Engineer-Manufacturing Technology Lab
: Developed Factory Information System graphical user interface SCADA system for
cellular manufacturing. Assisted in development of robot to programmable contr
oller communication protocol. Performed comparison study of major robotic weldi
ng system suppliers. Developed expert system for troubleshooting robotic and ma
nual welding equipment. Provided technical training to manufacturing and mainte
nance personnel. Developed robot interfaces for safety interlock and gas metal
arc welding.
Special Skills:
MS Word (Mac & Windows), MS Excel (Mac & Windows), MS PowerPoint (Mac & Windows)
, Filemaker Pro (Mac & Windows), AutoCAD (Mac & Windows), VAX/VMS, Fortran, Anso
ft FEA (PC), ABB Robot (S2, S3, S4, S4C+), TI Personal Consultant, A-B MicroLogi
x, ControLogix, PLC2, PLC5, SLC500 & Panel View, RS View, Square D PowerLogic po
wer monitoring, and Wonderware HMI. Robotic application experience in material
handling, coating, arc welding, spot welding, and tool changing. Application of
machine safeguarding principles. Troubleshooting welding process automation.
Education:
* M.Sc Electrical Engineering Marquette University
* Professional Specialization in Computer Integrated Mfg., Milwaukee School of E
ngineering, Certificate Program
* BSEE w/ CO-OP Certificate Marquette University
* Milwaukee Trade and Technical High School, Pre-Engineering Program
Professional Activities:
* Instructor at 2000 RIA Regional Robot Safety Workshop in Toronto "Robotic Basi
cs Tutorial"
* Speaker at 1999 Robot Show (Detroit) & 2000 AWS Robotic Welding Conference (Or
lando) "ANSI/RIA R15.06 Impact to Users"
* ANSI/RIA R15.06 Subcommittee Industrial Robot & Robot System Safety Standard
* Member of American Welding Society
* Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Outside Interests:
* Knights of Columbus Officer in 3rd Degree Council & 4th Degree Assembly
* Basilica of St; Josaphat Usher Society
* Faith in our Future Capital Campaign