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I was born and raised in Addis ababa Ethiopia until I finished highschool. I came to US in 2005. Do you wanna know more about me? Check out my resume

  • Name: Sinelk Berhane
  • Job: Electrical Engineer
  • Citizenship: USA
  • Residence: MO
  • E-mail: email@sinelk.com
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Experience
Nov 2021 - Present
Electrical Engineer at Honeywell FM&T (KCNSC)

  • Advocating and working towards digital transformation of manufacturing process.
  • Working on industrial internet of things (IIoT) projects for development, deployment of data on ThingWorx.
  • Interacting with customers and operators to secure machines connection to achieve mistake proofing manufacturing to achieve reduced waste and increased throughput.
  • Promote and advocate for Smart Factory and Digital Transformation to make manufacturing in FM&T efficient and data driven.
  • Assisted in building custom Software for projects such as part tracking, NCR tracking, Time tracking and project tracking.
  • Automating machines based on customer requirement to improve process, increase throughput and promote continuous improvement.
  • Working with team in collaborative manner to complete projects, improve department matrix, and solve problems for our customers.
  • Designing & writing requirements for vendor to describe the project needs and scope.

    • Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
    Electrical Engineer at Honeywell FM&T (KCNSC)

  • Participated in establishing and reviewing specifications for new products and components.
  • Reviewed test procedures and product and process capability studies,audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work.
  • Prepared reports, analyzes discrepancies, and made recommendations for product, procedures and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flow time.
  • Initiated projects to make department improvements on DPU, efficiency and quality improvements.
  • Designed processes to create a desired product product using design for manufacturing as guideline.
  • Provided technical assistance in appropriate assigned field; by evaluating to make recommendations regarding technological advances that improve productivity and quality, reduce flow time, and enhance operational surety.
  • Participated in a research project that made tracking device using RFID to improve security.

    • Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
    Electrical Project Engineer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber

  • Prepare and justify cost estimates, lead capital projects up to $2 Million worth, supervise equipment installation and commission startup
  • Support production during downtime, troubleshooting, monitoring and modifying PLC and HMI program to resolve reliability issues.
  • Integrate and Convert old control systems with new systems. (i.e.: Automax to Controllogix)
  • Assist in identifying of unacceptable performance and evaluate using Corporate Technical Information.
  • Provide engineering support for safety, quality and reliability issues.
  • Redesign electrical control design and modify Human Machine Interface to improve manufacturing process and productivity.
  • Take Initiative to resolve issues caused by vacancies and support the team beyond required responsibilities.
  • Provide engineering solutions to complex production problems while complying with safety, environmental and other regulations.

    • Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
    Electrical Project Engineer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber

  • Prepare and justify cost estimates, lead capital projects up to $2 Million worth, supervise equipment installation and commission startup
  • Support production during downtime, troubleshooting, monitoring and modifying PLC and HMI program to resolve reliability issues.
  • Integrate and Convert old control systems with new systems. (i.e.: Automax to Controllogix)
  • Assist in identifying of unacceptable performance and evaluate using Corporate Technical Information.
  • Provide engineering support for safety, quality and reliability issues.
  • Redesign electrical control design and modify Human Machine Interface to improve manufacturing process and productivity.
  • Take Initiative to resolve issues caused by vacancies and support the team beyond required responsibilities.
  • Provide engineering solutions to complex production problems while complying with safety, environmental and other regulations.

    • Oct 2015 - July 2016
    Electrical Engineer at Champion Indsutries

  • Design and modify electrical drawings and create bills of material for project components and manufacturing products.
  • Redesign,update and improve existing systems for cost reduction, durability and ease of use.
  • Provide PLC and HMI program, design panel and electrical layout as well as create BOM per customer requirement.
  • Test and simulate real life failure scenarios for dishwashers and look for improvement opportunities.
  • Assemble, wire and build dishwasher cabinets for manufacturing, R\&D and testing purposes.

    • Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
    Test Technician at Emerson Network Power

  • Setup Power Control Systems (PCS) switchgear testing based on Sequence of Operation.
  • Promote a safe work environment in low,medium and high AC voltage environment.
  • Configure and test power management network using PLC and SCADA.
  • Troubleshoot, correct and document wiring and programming errors according to project goals.
  • Review bill of materials, set up electronic components and protective relays per vendor manuals.
  • Develop and build test simulations for customized PCS switchgears.

    • Ju1 2013 - Jun 2014
    SQA at Gilbarco Veeder-Root

  • Initiate and contribute to improve test procedures and test coverage analysis.
  • Optimize systems under test and debug defects early in life cycle.
  • Verify software and hardware inter-functionality for supported platforms.
  • Advocate for quality product and request for the need.

    • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
    Researcher at National Institute of Aerospace

  • Conducted research, analyzed data and presented about Optical Communication in small satellites and visible light communication.
  • Utilized Satellite Tool Kit (STK) to simulate and design orbit of satellite communications.
  • earned about space simulation systems, communication in visible spectrum and presented and discussed my conducted research.
  • Discussed and communicated with other researchers about autonomous systems, aerospace, aircrafts, space weather and astronomy on presentations and seminars See less

    • Education
    2022-2024
    University of Missouri Kansas City
    Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Kansas City, MO
    2010-2012
    North Carolina A&T State University
    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Greensboro, NC
    2016 - 2019
    PLC Programming Course
    Rockwell Automation

    Studio 5000, Drive Executive, Motion Control, HMI

    2018 - 2019
    Programming Course
    GTCC Python porgramming.
    Skills
    Design Skills
    • AutoCAD
      90%
    • SolidWorks
      65%
    • Proposal Works
      95%
    • Drafts Sight
      85%
    Programming Skills
    • PLC
      85%
    • HMI/Wonderware/Ignition
      90%
    • Python
      65%
    • HTML5/J.S./CSS
      75%