The document is a resume for Adam Podgorski, an automation and controls engineer with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, process control, and computer maintenance. He has skills in areas such as Lean Manufacturing, quality assurance, and PLC/HMI systems. His professional experience includes roles at 454 Life Sciences, MannKind Corporation, Beiersdorf Inc., Van Dyk Baler Corp., and Quality Mounting and Laminating Systems, as well as serving in the US Air Force. He holds a Master's degree in Technology Management and a Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology.

1. Adam Podgorski
58 Morton Road
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-1403 adam_podgorski@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Automation and Controls Engineer with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, process control, and computer maintenance.
Ability to plan and organize, work effectively and provide follow-though with careful attention to detail. Solid reputation for
productivity, complex problem resolution, and professionalism. Excellent communication and diagnostic skills, consistently solve
problems independently.
SKILLS
MS Office Suite Lean Manufacturing 29 CFR / OSHA Technical Writing
Supervision Training Quality Assurance Total Productive Maintenance
Process Improvement 21 CFR Part 11 Project Management Calibration
cGMP / HACCP RSLOGIX5000/500 RSView Studio ME/SE PLC’s / HMI’s
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
454 LIFE SCIENCES, Branford, CT 2011-2012
Manufacturing Engineer I
• Develops and delivers solutions to the Reagent Manufacturing Operations Group that improves manufacturing processes,
supports compliance with quality standards and maintains plant and facility at world class levels.
• Cultivate and implement process improvements within the reagent manufacturing group which includes bulk reagent
formulation, filling and packaging.
• Evaluate, select and justify equipment used within the facility and on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct training sessions with manufacturing team members on equipment operation and TPM.
• Work closely with R&D on development and transfer activities surrounding new, cutting edge Genome sequencing
technologies.
• In charge of electrical component selection and design. Generate and maintain all electrical engineering documentation.
• Support facilities on projects relating to physical plant upgrades / additions.
• Support the purchasing department with the development of new suppliers and requirements, specifically in the areas of
product packaging and contract manufacturing.
MANNKIND CORPORATION, Danbury, CT 2006-2011
Automation and Controls Technician
• Maintain, upgrade, and install automated process control equipment for the manufacturing of bulk pharmaceutical; filling and
packaging of the final products.
• Modified, developed, and optimized code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix series controllers using RSLOGIX5000 and Allen-
Bradley FactoryTalk View series HMI software using RSView Studio ME/SE and Visual Basic, FT Historian, FT Batch,
Invensys WonderWare InTouch and Historian, Siemens Apogee, HoneyWell EBI.
• Created Historian reports and performed data queries.
• Validation and Commissioning Experience (IQ/OQ/PQ) and (FAT/SAT). Authored and executed various test scripts, SOP’s,
and protocols. Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure conformance to FDA standards.
• Project management experience – from organizing and supervising capital projects, up to $100,000, from the initial
conceptual design up to, and including, ‘turn-key’ products for the customer.
• Interpret and revise instrumentation drawings including ladder logic, structured text, schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and
process flow diagrams.
• Analyze and troubleshoot instrumentation, networks, and low voltage wiring using voltage analyzers, amprobes,
oscilloscopes, calibrators, digital multimeter and the HART analyzer.
• Responsible for sustaining good maintenance practices & cGMP’s, ensuring safe conduct for team members, and adhering to
organizational SOP’s, as required. Authorized safety trainer of employees, contractors, and visitors.

2. • Install bearings, seals, gaskets, instrumentation tubing, valves, and pumps consistent with process and control instrumentation
maintenance requirements.
• Install, set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate flow meters (Endress+Hauser), transmitters, recorders, analyzers,
positioners, indicators, controllers, control valves, and relays employing a wide variety of operating concepts.
• Perform additional wide variety of tasks to support a skilled technical staff; responsible for maintaining and improving
assigned production and support equipment.
BEIERSDORF INC., Norwalk, CT 2003-2006
Industrial Electrician
• Lead electrician for second-shift, responsible for operational maintenance of all manufacturing equipment for cosmetological
plant.
• Perform all electrical tasks in, accordance with NFPA70E, including cable pulling, raceway installation, and low voltage wire
installation (including termination).
• Programming, setup, installation, and troubleshooting of:
o Servos: Allen Bradley, ELAU
o Variable Frequency Drives and E3 Relays
o DC Drives and Stepper Drives
o Cognex vision systems
• Electrical design with AutoCad - Computer networks using Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Foundation Fieldbus, and
Profibus.
• Knowledge in the development of PC and industrial network architectures.
• Extensive knowledge of machine controls systems and robotics.
• Technical experience includes, but is not limited to:
o Mixers, homogenizers, autoclaves, lyophilizers, liquid-gas freezers, reactors, centrifuges, scrubbers, (PID)
temperature control units.
o Clean-In-Place (CIP), Steam-In-Place (SIP), Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) systems and methods.
o Liquid and powder fillers, check-weighing, capping, blistering, overwrapping, cartoners, and palletizers.
o Labeling, coding (laser, foil-transfer, inkjet, etc…) and vision systems.
o Industry guidelines pertaining to equipment safety (NFPA79)
VAN DYK BALER CORP., Stamford, CT 2002-2003
Installation and Maintenance Engineer
• Installed and serviced recycling and baling equipment.
QUALITY MOUNTING AND LAMINATING SYSTEMS, North Haven, CT 2001-2002
Service Technician
• Service equipment and train customers.
US AIR FORCE, Japan 1995-2000
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Journeyman
EDUCATION
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 2006-2009
M.S., Technology Management
Major Concentration – Lean Manufacturing
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 2004-2006
B.S., Electro-Mechanical Technology
Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL 1995-2000

3. A.A.S., Aviation Maintenance Technology