This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications and experience of Stephen W. Smith, an electrical engineer with 35 years of experience. It outlines his extensive skills in PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial network programming, design, and maintenance. It also provides details of his employment history and roles with various companies, demonstrating a track record of managing engineering teams and implementing process improvements.

1. C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e
Stephen W. Smith
Phone: Mobile: email:
Address: The Old Red House
24 Kettering Road
Geddington
Norhants
NN14 1AW
Date of Birth: 6th May 1964
(01536) 460337 07980657308 stevew.smith@sky.com
An Indentured Electrical Engineer with 35 years experience in software/electrical engineering . First Class PLC,
SCADA/HMI & Industrial Network design & programming skills. Extensive electrical systems design,
commissioning, fault finding and maintenance skills. Wide ranging engineering base. Proven leadership &
management skills. Fully computer literate with excellent Microsoft Office and maintenance software experience.
Designed, programmed, commissioned, modified and maintained PLC / SCADA/HMI / Robotic / Electrical control
systems for production line machinery.
Gained extensive experience of programming Siemens TIA Portal, Step 5 and Step 7 PLC’s; Siemens MP and TP series
HMI’s; Interbus Generation 3 & 4, Festo CP, Siemens Profibus DP and MPI networks; PLC-based Serial and Ethernet
communication networks.
Managed multi-skilled Engineering teams, achieving rapid Breakdown Response, Planned Maintenance performance,
Process improvement goals, and personnel development.
Solved major machine breakdown issues, and resolved production machinery quality issues.
Developed in-house software training courses, thus saving the company significant money on external training.
Developed and managed Planned Maintenance systems, resulting in increases in Key Performance Indicators.
Used Lean Manufacturing techniques to generate maximum efficiency and effectiveness within engineering teams.
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2007-Now Electrical Process Engineer, Benteler Automotive. Corby
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Automotive sub-assemblies.
Responsibility for all PLC / SCADA/HMI / Network / Distributed I/O systems on site. Programming tasks ranging from
modification to existing systems to designing new PLC / SCADA / Network equipped machinery.
Secondary role fault finding and programming the ABB S4, S4C and IRC5 range of robots
Designing electrical control systems, including use of EPlan CAD system.
Identification, planning and implementation of process improvements to high speed PLC / Robotic controlled Welding
Assembly machinery
Identifying and sourcing control system spare parts and technical documentation. Liasing as necessary with equipment
suppliers and contractors
Technical support to Electrical Department Engineers, and other departments as necessary
Producing all Word, Excel and Access project documentation and Standard Operations, as necessary.
Assisting as required with maintenance department Electrical and Planned Maintenance systems.
Developing in house training courses in various software systems, and training of other engineering staff.
Fault finding complex electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery

2. 2006-2007 Hydroform Maintenance Supervisor, TKA Tallent Chassis Ltd, Bourn
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1998-2006 Electrical Team Leader, Benteler Automotive. Corby
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1997-1998 Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, Sealed Air Ltd, Kettering
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1994-1997 Control Technician, RS Components Ltd, Corby
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1992-1994 Electrical Service Engineer, H.Erben Ltd, Hadleigh, Ipswich
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1991-1992 Electrical Engineer, P.I.C.S. Ltd, Kettering
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Automotive chassis sub-assemblies.
Setting up and controlling the activities of a multi-trade team of engineers, providing Breakdown Support, Planned
Preventative Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement of the production process.
Designing and implementing a Planned Maintenance system, using Frontline Maintenance Manager.
Prioritising and organising workloads and individual tasks.
Identifying and sourcing necessary spare parts and service/repair contracts.
Identifying and fulfilling the training and development needs of team members.
Generating the tools and systems necessary to ensure that the maintenance team achieves its goals.
Using my own engineering and Mitsubishi A & Q series PLC programming skills.
Automotive sub-assemblies.
Promoted in 2001 from Electrical Maintenance Engineer, to Electrical Team Leader
Controlling the activities of a multi-trade team of engineers, providing Breakdown Support, Planned Preventative
Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement of the production process.
Identifying and fulfilling the training and development needs of team members.
Generating the tools and systems necessary to ensure that the maintenance team achieved its goals.
Identifying and sourcing necessary spare parts and service/repair contracts
Developing in house training courses in various software systems.
Designing and building electrical control and installation systems.
Programming Siemens S5 & S7 PLC, Interbus, Profibus and HMI panels.
Producing all project documentation, electrical wiring diagrams, and Standard Operations, as necessary.
Fault finding complex electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery
Manufacture of bubble wrap, foam and “Jiffy” bags
Multi-Skilled Installation, maintenance and breakdown cover of plastic extruding machinery.
Supply of Engineering and Manufacturing products to industry.
Maintenance and breakdown cover of conveyor distribution systems.
Design and installation of electrical and Siemens S5 PLC software systems.
Implementation of Siemens S5 PLC programming modifications
Sale and installation of bottling and packaging machinery
Installation, commissioning and servicing of bottling and packaging machinery.
A wide range of engineering skills was required, as well as a working knowledge of various PLC systems, such as
Siemens, Omron, Allen Bradley, etc.
Customer base was throughout the UK and abroad.
This position required a high degree of self reliance and self-motivation, as well as the ability to represent the
company.
installation and servicing of Control and Instrumentation systems
On site installation, servicing and calibration of Control and Instrumentation systems.
General electrical installation work
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3. 1991 Design Engineer, Orange Instruments, Northampton
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1990-1991 Test Engineer, Control Techniques, Northampton
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1980-1990 Electrical Apprentice / Electrical Engineer / Test Engineer, British Rail Engineering
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CAD electrical design work.
Manufacture of Bridgeport milling machines, sale of motors and drives.
This was a new company, and I was given the sole responsibility for setting up the final inspection and test
department, and designing and implementing the test and inspection procedures
Maintenance of railway rolling stock.
I completed an indentured electrical apprenticeship, and gained an HNC in electrical/electronic
engineering.
I worked in the carriage sheds, using a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering skills.
I was promoted to test engineer, carrying out 1000 V final test and inspection duties.
Special knowledge and awareness of safety considerations, final test and inspection skills were also
gained.
Certificate of Engineering Craftsmanship (Indentured Apprenticeship)
HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Simens ST-S5SYS S5 PLC training course
Microsoft Word and Excel - RS components
Interbus Distributed I/O system generation 4
Siemens S7-300/400 PLC M&T Advanced - Intacs Training
Rofin laser cutting module training
SMMT Industry Forum - Team Leader Training Course
Benteler Automotive - Team Leader Training Course
Fire Warden Training
Management of Water Treatment Systems
Chemical dosing of Water Treatment Systems
SEW Movitools and Movitrac Training
Institute of Leadership and Management Introductory Award
Promess Force/Distance Measuring systems
Atlas Copco Tools Talk PF3000
Legionella management course (Water Treatment)
Mobile Elevated Working Platform (cherry Picker)
Profibus for Siemens S7
C&G 2381 BS7671 16th Edition Wiring Regulations
EMTA F/102/7127 Part P of Building regulations
ABB IRC5 Robot Training
ABB S4 Programming and Operation for Mag Welding
Fire Warden Training
Cognex Camera Data Matrix Scanners
Siemens Step 7 Classic to TIA Portal Conversion
City & Guilds Machinery Safety Course
ABB IRC5 Programming and Operation
I enjoy various activities, including photography, walking and gardening. I also enjoy reading, music, films, and have three
large dogs.
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