1. Dan Wells (E-Mail:dan.wells2015@yahoo.com)
623 Northwest St.♦ Palmyra, WI 53156 ♦ (262)-527-1519
SUMMARY:
Clean cut, straight forward, well-organized and efficient person. I work well with others in both team role positions,
and as a leader in supervisory positions. I have been described as highly responsible, an extremely fast learner, an
able communicator, as well as a self-starter. I am looking for an Electrical Engineering / Technical Project
Management position in an electrical, power electronics, power generation field that will offer steady employment
while providing opportunities to grow in the new position.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jan. 2010 To ABB Inc. New Berlin & Wauwatosa, WI
Present Design Engineer / Technical Project Manager – Power Conversion / Power Systems
Manage and engineer my own projects from the hand over phase through job
design, through completion.
Responsible for contributing to 20M BU targets, and executing projects on time.
Responsible for all project FAT testing and documentation throughout projects.
Design electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and BOM’s for BESS and
Stacom systems, and specialty power supplies - including controls schemes, and
enclosure electrical systems, which includes custom integration with customer
equipment.
Responsible for creating monthly project reviews utilizing SAP while maintaining the
FCM, and minimizing overall COPQ.
Travel up to 40% for site installation, commissioning, and testing of equipment to
include start-ups, retrofits, and trouble-shooting on equipment.
Responsible for site management at various locations/substations – with an
average of 10+ laborers.
Responsible for holding design reviews and creating post Mortem documentation at
milestones thought-out the design phase.
Provide service, and sales support from the quote phase through execution of
projects, work with vendors to decrease cost.
Responsible for increasing mini-system BESS systems sales by 40%, and also was
responsible for an average of 20-60k upside, above margin on my projects.
Provide technical assistance for entire Power Conversion Group Via 800 number for
customer support and service. Create reports from data for feedback on future
projects. Work with engineering team on product standardization.
Travel 35-40% to vendor sites to supervise and approve correct manufacturing
processes, while providing technical support during the assembly process.
NFPA-70E Safety training on LV-MV-HV
Responsible for creating and implementing ECO (Engineering Change Notice)
procedure to implement design changes and field upgrades for all projects.
Feb. 2007 To ABB Inc. New Berlin, WI
2. Dan Wells (E-Mail:dan.wells2015@yahoo.com)
623 Northwest St.♦ Palmyra, WI 53156 ♦ (262)-527-1519
Jan. 2010 Sr. Engineering Technician – Advanced Power Electronics
Work with AC800M controllers, S800 I/O, as well as ABB Multi-drive systems for
use on Static Var compensators (StatComs) and various Drive & Thyristor based
Power Supplies. (Included Projects for NASA)
Engineer and Implement Solutions for Warranty Claims on Various Projects.
Responsible for FAT Testing and Documentation.
Design Schematics for Various Thyristor Power Supplies, Static Var Compensator
Units and other Electrical Projects as needed.
Create BOM’s, wire tables, O&M Manuals, and other Project Documentation as
needed. Use AutoCAD to Design and Update Schematics.
Design and Test Enclosure Electrical Systems as well as provide Support for
Service Engineers and Contractors in the Field.
Design and Build Panels for Test Simulations, and type testing, Responsible for
Inventory of department tools and calibration, as well as ordering new equipment.
Responsible for design, assembly, and wiring test lab for equipment testing.
Travel to provide service and supervision for on-site upgrades, installations, and
additions to new and existing equipment.
April 2006 To Professional Power Products Inc. Darien, WI
Jan. 2007 Project Designer / Skid Electrical Lead
Design skid electrical packages and create schematics using AutoCAD, performed
PLC programming per customer specifications and request.
Responsible for ordering parts, getting comparative quotes, and Multiple Job
scheduling, as well as providing technical support to customers and field service
engineers.
Design of sheet metal parts using AutoCAD, for custom electrical enclosures.
PLC and touch screen programming, trouble shooting, design and wiring per NEC
code in all aspects of electrical projects and design work.
Testing panels and providing quality checks per project specifications.
Main point of contact from project start through completion.
Jan 2003 To
April 2006 Baldor Generators, Mukwonago, WI (Formerly Energy Dynamics)
Shop Electrician, Panel Wiring, Gen-Set Tester/Troubleshooting, Assembly and Design
Perform resistive load bank testing on gen-set voltage parallel testing.
Responsible for wiring complete generator electrical packages to N.E.C.
Panel wiring, trouble shooting, maintenance, electrical installations and upgrades
Travel and perform electrical service and installs for claims, and warranty work.
Including generator start-ups and field tests, per customer request
Provide technical support to customers and field service personnel, as well as
worked with engineering department on schematics and design, to include R&D
projects.
3. Dan Wells (E-Mail:dan.wells2015@yahoo.com)
623 Northwest St.♦ Palmyra, WI 53156 ♦ (262)-527-1519
July 2000 To Jan
2003
Energy Dynamics/Power Packaging, Mukwonago, WI
Shop Electrician/ Wire Room Supervisor
Supervised individuals in the panel wiring room, responsible for wire room inventory
management, and scheduling of projects.
Responsible for quality output of stationary and portable gen. sets
Wired complete gen. set enclosures, distribution panels, and switch gear.
Performed quality assurance inspections and tests to customer specifications,
Performed tests on digital and analog control panels
Was responsible for wiring shop electrical distribution as needed, for new
machinery and shop upgrades, including building maintenance
Designed and installed skid electrical packages in gen-set enclosures.
July 1997 To Jan
2003
Various - Local 494 & Local 2150 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Union & Electrician
Electrician - Commercial/Residential/Construction
Wired residential, commercial & industrial sites.
Applied for State Journeyman electricians license
Worked as a lineman apprentice through the IBEW Missouri Line Valley
Apprenticeship Program,
Obtained Class A CDL, and attended various safety training classes to include
monthly apprenticeship classes.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Graduate of Mukwonago H.S. Mukwonago, WI (1994)
Earned college credits in electronics AC/DC fundamentals courses
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
Electronics Associate Degree Program (1994-96)
Attended Monthly Lineman Apprenticeship Courses
Missouri Line Valley App. Program IBEW Local 2150 Union (1997-2000)
NEC Code Classes (2007) (2009)
DeVry University - Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology Program (EET) –
Maintained dean’s list status for all classes. (2010-2012)
ABB University & Ongoing Education:
AC800M PLC Control Builder, Process Panel & Drives Integration Course – US802
AC500M PLC Training – Industrial Automation and Motion Course
ACS800 Multi-Drive Certification Course – US187
Power Electronics Training Courses
NEC Training Courses
NFPA-70E Training Courses
LV-HV Training
MV Safety Certification
AC500 PLC & Integration Training
Grounding Practices and Noise
OSHA 10 Certification
(More Training available upon request)
4. Dan Wells (E-Mail:dan.wells2015@yahoo.com)
623 Northwest St.♦ Palmyra, WI 53156 ♦ (262)-527-1519
REFERENCES
CHRIS KOZLOWSKI SR. SYSTEMS CONTROLS
ENGINEER (ABB INC.)
262-757-5027 MILWAUKEE, WI
JAMES HAY SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
(NISSAN)
414-759-0662 MICHIAGAN
JOE GEROVAC DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
(GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS)
262-501-2703 WAUKESHA, WI
MARK EMERSON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
PROGRAM MANAGER (P&H)
-JOY GLOBAL
414-378-4519 GERMANTOWN, WI
PETER REINDL DIRECTOR OF ENGINERING
AND R&D (THE SWITCH)
262-661-9923 EAST TROY, WI
