Peter Eckert has over 25 years of experience in robotics programming and automation engineering, currently serving as Robotics Engineering Manager at Peddinghaus Corporation. His background includes extensive experience programming various robot models from manufacturers like ABB, Fanuc, and KUKA across several industries. He is seeking a new position to utilize his skills in robotics programming and automation at a growing company.

1. 2637 E Riverview Dr., Kankakee,
IL 60901
Phone (260)224-3744
Peter Eckert
Objective To be employed by a growing company where I can utilize my skills and
knowledge of robotic programming and automation.
Employment Dec. 3, 2012, to Present Peddinghaus Corporation/Bradley, IL
Robotics Engineering Manager
Currently I’m the robotics engineering manager. Guiding the
mechanical and electrical engineers on how to build ad design a
robotic coping machine. Also have a software developer working
for me developing the 3D vision software and soft PLC for the
machine we are currently building. This machine will be a new
robotic line for Peddinghaus.
April 11, 2007, to Oct, 31 2012 ixmation Cox Systems/Roselle, IL
Controls Engineer
worked for an custom automation company programming robots
ABB, Fanuc, Epson, Staubli, KUKA, Adept, IAI, Denso and
Motoman. Develop robot programs, help design tooling and work
on developing process for each application. Also do PLC
programming, Allen Bradley Control logix (500 & 5000), Panelview
Plus HMI programming, cognex and Fanuc iRVision.
Nov. 16, to Feb. 1 2007 Eckert’s Robotics and Controls Roanoke, IN
Robotics/Controls Contractor
I contracted to a fiber glass company, Gold Shield of Indiana. I
was contracted to program and set up 2 Fanuc robot routing cells.
The first Cell consisting of 2 RJ2 420i robots with routing tools
along with tool changer and 2 external slides. The second cell
consists of a RJ2 420i with the same tooling and a turn table. I
have also had to work on their Fanuc “chop” robots, modifying
existing programs. Working 3
rd
shift supporting production for the
rest of my duration at Gold Shield.
Aug. 1, 2006 to Nov. 12 2006 Destiny Automation/GM Roanoke, IN
Robot Programmer
Worked at the Ft. Wayne GM truck plant for the GMT-900 launch.
Programmed, set up, trouble shot and optimized different
production applications for the 2007 truck model year using the
ABB S4c robot. Applications include, material handling, sealing /
gluing, spot welding, and stud welding. Also still worked for ABB by
taking care of all robot warranty issues.
Nov. 7, 2005 to Aug. 31 2006 CitiStaff/ABB Roanoke, IN

2. Field Service Engineer
Working as field service engineer for ABB. Working from my home on
call, providing production support, emergency service calls, resolving
warranty issues for GM, Chrysler, International, etc… Also instructed
S4C and IRBT 6003S Moduflex programming electrical and mechanical
courses at GM for their electricians and mill wrights.
Aug. 26, to Nov. 5, 2005 Eckert’s Robotics and Controls Roanoke, IN
Robotics/Controls Contractor
Set up Fanuc M420iA palletizing robot for a company in Fort
Wayne. Configured DeviceNet I/O, set up end of arm tooling,
modified the pallet pro turbo programs for this application. Also set
up pallet pro PC software for downloading parameters.
Feb. 20, 1996 to Aug. 26, 2005 TI Automotive Ossian, IN
Robotics/Controls Engineer
Responsible for the programming and the plastic welding process
of the robotic downlines along with the press tending ring loaders,
parison and article take out robots on the Krupp blow molding
machines.
Started employment as a blow molding technician in 96’. Job
responsibilities; changing head tooling, mold set up, optimizing wall
thickness , weight, and cycle time of gas tanks. I was in this
position for 1 year.
Moved on to the welding process of the gas tank. I was
responsible for training and supervising up to 24 downline
technicians, optimizing hot plate welding parameters and cycle
times along with scrap reduction. I was on call 24/7 for any
problems with the process or operation of the equipment.
In 99’ TI Automotive went to robotic downlines (210 robots) with
vision systems. I trained ABB and Axium on the hot plate and spin
welding process. I wrote the specifications for the machines ABB
and Axium was contracted to build for TI. I spent over a 2 months
in Toronto and Montreal Canada helping program and build the
new robotic downlines.
From 2002 to Aug. 2005 I was doing 100% of all robot
programming and integration of new equipment. I.e. automatic
robotic loading of the gas tanks into the water baths and
downlines, ring loading into the molds, inspection robots. Also
helping production with every day problems that were incurred.
Experience with brain tech and opti-master vision systems, Allen
Bradley PLC 5/500, RSlogix, Omron CX programmer, some
Siemens S5 and S7, devicenet, remote IO, profibus, interbus.
Jun. 1993 to Jan. 1996 Allied Signal Huntington, IN
Salvage Technician
Responsible for tear down of air compressor’s on truck brake
systems.
May 1992 to Jun. 1993 Hitzfield Excavating Roanoke, IN

3. Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer
Operated heavy equipment on all sorts of construction sites. i.e.
Bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, front-end loaders.
Jan 1984 to Jun. 1992 Eckert’s Dairy Farm Huntington, IN
Farm Hand
Lived on a dairy farm; I was responsible for maintaining and
feeding livestock and milking up to 70 cows 2 times a day. Once at
4:00 am and again at 4:00 pm along with attending school every
day.
Education
1992 Graduated from Huntington North High school Huntington, IN
1997 Fluid power basics, basic electric courses IVY Tech Ft. Wayne IN
1998 GD&T, supervision courses IVY Tech Ft. Wayne IN
Jan. 1999 Basic programming 40 hrs. ABB Robotics Auburn Hills, MI
Feb. 1999 Advanced programming 40hrs ABB Robotics Auburn Hills, MI
Aug. 2003 TP programming 40hrs. Fanuc Robotics Auburn Hills, MI
Aug. 2003 Karel programming 40hrs Fanuc Robotics Auburn Hills, MI
Feb. 2006 ABB IRC5 Programming Auburn Hills, MI
Nov. 2007 KUKA Robot Programming Appleton, WI
References available upon request.
Salary Requirements: negotiable