Candidates About

Kentaro Seki

Skill Summary:

·         Communication protocol knowledge (especially with Prosoft modules) in Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, ASCII, Siemens Industrial Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Serial communication using RS485, RS232, RS422 and others.

·         Testing knowledge of client/server communication devices with on-board web server

·         Allen Bradley PLC Programming/Communication Networking Skills in RS Logix 5,500,5000/Control Net, Device Net

·         Interpretation and analysis of C/C++ source code to help with troubleshooting and pin pointing root cause

·         Creating firmware in C, used for the purpose of customer example on RS232 serial communication, used on Linux embedded system

·         HMI Experience in PanelView Plus and NI Lookout which involve adding trends for real-time data analysis on the plant floor

·         Troubleshooting of the production equipment/Root cause analysis of technical issues in a timely manner.

·         Daily electrical/controls support for production equipment and improvement of equipment performance by implementing permanent corrective actions

·         Over the phone technical support to troubleshoot customer’s integrated systems and communication networks

·         Collaborate with outside vendors to solve any specialized or technical issues and to aid in stabilizing process

·         Data analysis using database technologies in OSI PI, Panelview and NI Lookout trends

·International customer support using Japanese with Japanese customers and English with design engineers at the headquarter to effectively communicate customer concerns to solve their issues

Prosoft Technology, Inc.                                                                                                  January, 2011 to Present

Engineering Group

Firmware/Software Test Engineer

Create test plans for industrial communication products and support functional and performance tests for new communication modules developed by the development group.  Other functions include:

·         Design and write ladder logic/AOI to communicate to Prosoft Communication module’s firmware to send and receive data to/from AB PLCs (ControlLogix, SLC500, PLC5)

·         Interpret and analyze source code written in C/C++ to troubleshoot and find root cause of communication module which is on an embedded system that uses Linux and DOS OS

·         Design and conduct performance tests for the new and existing communication modules of various communication protocols (Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP, ASCII, Ethernet/IP, and others) and create technical notes to document the result for internal and external purposes

·         Support technical publication group with the technical contents of the new communication module’s manual for customer use

·         Fix bugs in the ladder logic when bugs are reported by the customers through technical support group

·         Work with the development group to suggest improvements on newly designed communication modules

Prosoft Technology, Inc.                                                                                                  June, 2008 to December, 2010

Technical Support Group

Technical Support Engineer II

Worked daily on customer issues relating to Prosoft communication’s module on many different communication protocols including Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, ASCII, Siemens Industrial Ethernet and others.  Other functions include:

·         Pre-sale and Post sale technical support which includes troubleshooting and fixing issues on ladder logics

·         Interface with Engineering/Development and Manufacturing to review and recommend product design changes

·         Recommend communication system integration solution for customers when needed

·         Support APIs for Application Development Module which allows customer to control TCP/UDP connections and serial connections on the ControlLogix platform communication modules using C/C++

·         Technical support for PC56 series modules (in Chassis PC). This product is designed for customers to develop their own application accessing the backplane on the  ControlLogix chassis.

·         Interface with technical publication to recommend technical manual changes to our products

·         Publish Technical Notes to support with common customer questions and communication module use

·         Mentor and train junior Technical Support Engineers

Applied Materials                                                                                                              May, 2006 to June, 2008

Etch Product Business Group

Technical Product Support Engineer III

Worked extensively at customer sites to start up Applied Etching Tools and communicate issues between the customer site and the Engineering group to solve technical issues in a timely manner.  Other functions include:

·         Ensure implementation of any engineering changes, best known methods, safety notices and other known   performance/reliability issues out in the field

·         Help train customer engineers on new retrofits and new software functions on new tools

·         Contact point within the factory for customer engineers and the account team to call upon

·         Provide timely day to day technical support to the account team in Japan

·         Travel to (international) customer sites as necessary to solve issues on the Applied Etching tools

·         Provide software, process, and engineering support by leveraging the division’s resources

Corning Incorporated

Environmental Technology-Erwin Plant                                                                    June, 2001 to April, 2006

Electrical/Controls Engineer          

Day to day support of all electrical/controls equipment on the plant floor to manufacture catalytic converters.  Designed and added small needed equipment to help improve with manufacturing. Worked extensively with Allen Bradley PLCs (Controllogix5000, SLIC 500, PLC 5) in numerous projects and PLC experiences include modifying, debugging, and troubleshooting of the PLC codes.  Examples include:

·         Using PID loop function to control glycol flow through valves for tighter barrel temperature control.

·         Modified Contollogix 5000 code and reducing cycle time by 31 %

·         Modified timing and trigger point of valve control to improve process

·         Reduced down time on the saw by adding proximity switch to change chop timing cycle

·         Migrated controls program into Microsoft Visual Source Safe controls file for improved protection               

·         Led a project to add heating jackets control function on the existing PLC using Controllogix5000 and the HMI using NI Lookout. This resulted in reduction of 3 hours of cleaning time on the Vertical Feeder.

Corning Incorporated

Photonics Division – Erwin Plant                                                                  July, 2000 to June, 2001

Measurement Engineer

24 hours 7 days technical support to Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier high volume measurement system

·Reduced measurement time by 62.5% by reducing the recipe steps

·Worked with division engineering to build a new and maximum efficient measurement system

·         Supervised 5 employees (1 salaried and 4 hourly) Responsibilities included tasking, discipline, scheduling, and    training

·         Led a special project consisting of 10 hourly employees to ensure all spare equipment is in working condition

·         Hands on experience with various optical and electro-optical measurement instruments systems including:

              Optical spectrum analyzer, optical power meter, tunable laser source, distributed feedback laser, optical switches, optical couplers, polarization scramblers, multiplexers, and optical fibers.

Education:

1996-2000                                            Clarkson University                            Potsdam, NY

Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering

Computer/Controls/HMI Skills:

                AB PLC Programming (Controllogix5000, SLIC500, PLC5)

                Quantum PLC using Unity 7.0

                HMI experience (NI Lookout, PanelView Plus)

                Use of  C/C++ program to interpret and troubleshoot issues

                Embedded systems using Linux and DOS OS (using ARM9 and i386 chip)

                Fundamental Linux and DOS commands (Experience using Fedora and Debian Linux)

Language:

                Fluent in Japanese

Training:

                Programming with C - Bakersfield College

                OOP and Data Structures with C++ - Bakersfield College

                Basic of Manufacturing – CCFL(Corning Center for Learning)

                RS Logix 5, 500, 5000, Motion Control Course using Controllogix – Rockwell Automation

                Supervisory Training 1 and 2 – CCFL(Corning Center for Learning)