Richard D. Mayatt is an automation engineer with over 29 years of experience in industrial automation systems design and integration. He has expertise in PLC programming, robotics, vision systems, networking, and process measurement. His experience includes roles as an engineering manager, controls engineer, and instructor. Currently he works as an automation engineer for Tower International in Meridian, MS, where he is responsible for maintenance, tool and die, and engineering teams.

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RICHARD D. MAYATT
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
10677 Gilbert Joyner Rd
Meridian, MS 39305 (601)-616-0422
PROFILE :
Strengths : Systems analysis and design, with focus on manufacturing, conceptualization, high-level
design and lean principles. Very strong background in industrial automation and process
control systems design and integration, including robotics. Significant knowledge concerning
the interaction of mechanical equipment to electronic and/or electrical control systems. High
level of experience in manufacturing project engineering. Very proficient with PLC’s, vision
systems, motion controllers, RFID systems, HMI’s, WTC resistance weld controllers, SIL3
Cat 4 safety systems and devices, measurement and data acquisition systems. Expertise with
all types of process measurement sensors including laser, magnetorestrictive and ultrasonic.
Extensive knowledge of automated testing systems including design and implementation.
Very experienced in the use of statistical analysis in test design and setup as well as
developing product specifications. I have a strong ability to learn new technology and adapt
well to change.
Skillset : Have designed, developed and commissioned numerous PLC based automation systems from
the ground up using Schneider Modicon, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct and GE PLC
systems. Knowledgeable with Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Modbus+, Data Highway and
DeviceNet. In-depth knowledge of several OI/HMI systems such as Wonderware, AB
Panelview and Panelview +. Proficient with DVT and Keyence vision systems. Expertise
with computer systems and networking. Languages : C, Pascal, Basic, Visual Basic,
Assembler, RPG, Cobol and Ladder logic. Interfacing : Serial, USB, Ethernet and parallel
with many protocols. Applications: MS Word, Excel, Access, AutoCad, Northwest
Analytical, RsLogix 5, RsLogix 500, RsLogix 5000 and Dataq Windaq data acquisition.
Digital design with CMOS, TTL and DTL logic families. High level of knowledge in the
field of electronics including power control, analog and microprocessors. Have designed and
sold embedded systems/microcontroller products. Possess in-depth knowledge of air
systems, hydraulics and mechanical systems. Knowledgeable in Statistical Process Control
and TS16949. Have excellent people management skills.
EXPERIENCE :
Tower International Meridian, MS. Jan 1, 2013 to Present
Engineering/Maintenance Manager
Responsible for maintenance, tool and die and engineering consisting of 7 salaried and 27 hourly
employees. As a staff member, I was heavily involved in our TS certification progam, 8D program, engineering
change process, financials, direct and indirect labor, projects, capital equipment requests and safety
improvements. While in this role, I had to continue to perform some controls engineering due to periodic excess
work loads. I was responsible for quoting all offload business from new customers. Our plant yearly revenue
grew from around 32 million in 2012 to 50 million by mid 2014. During this growth period, our facility worked
with local and state governments to secure a 2.2 million dollar grant for facility expansion to accommodate the
additional growth. Our facility also launched all dies and assembly equipment for the next generation Nissan
Titan and acquired new business from Toyota, Unipres, KTH and others.
Tower International Meridian, MS. July 31, 2006 to Dec 31, 2013

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Sr. Control Systems Engineer
Responsible for all automated systems in our 400,000 plus square foot facility. Supervised several
contract engineers during plant startup. Interviewed engineering candidates for permanent employment. Primary
responsibilities include continuous improvement, error proofing, maintenance support and mistake proofing as
well as machine self diagnostic enhancements. I design ground-up A.B. control systems for internal equipment as
well as make major changes to existing robotic cells. Developed a “raw-rabbit” test for error proofing some of
our processes. Developed a process change procedure including server storage of all automated equipment back-
ups.
Delco Remy America Anderson, IN. 1998 to July 2006
Test and Automation Systems Engineer
I was transferred to one of our plants in Anderson, IN when the Meridian plants were closed. In 1999 I
was moved to our central engineering facility as a Senior Project Engineer responsible for test and automation
systems. I am responsible for the design and implementation of all automated product test equipment for the
corporation worldwide. Other responsibilities include maintaining corporate electrical standards for outside
vendors, reviewing and approving all controls designs, and determining the future direction of controls designs for
automated equipment. Designs must be based on lean principles. I work very closely with product engineering in
developing test specifications for products. Presently, I travel frequently to Asia, Mexico, Canada, Korea and
Brazil supporting product testing as well as providing training to engineering. While in my present position, I
developed a LFMEA (Logic Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) system. This process insures that failure modes
of automation components will not contribute to defective product reaching our customers.
Delco Remy America Meridian, Ms. 1994 to 1998
Technical Manager
Continued controls engineering responsibilities after General Motors sold Delco Remy until 1996 when
the decision was made to close the Meridian facilities. Moved into maintenance advisor position where I
coordinated 45 skilled trades people over a 3 shift operation while performing controls engineering duties. I was
promoted to Technical Manager in August 1996. As Technical Manager I had responsibility for all maintenance
activities, continuous improvement projects, tooling and the preventative maintenance program. Duties also
include managing QS9000 element 4.9-08, Sector-specific sections II and III. Supervise all in house engineering
activities.
General Motors Corporation (Delco Remy Div) Meridian, Ms. 1978 to 1994
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for all computer systems and plant floor automation control systems. Supervisor of the
electrical engineering department. Analyze production equipment and develop methods for improvement.
Implementation and support of motor controls and servo positioning systems. Specify and purchase electronic
test and measurement equipment, programmable controllers and sensors. Develop schematics and diagrams on
AutoCad and coordinate development, installation and startup of all electrical and electronic equipment. Analyze
plant hardware and software needs. Develop in-house software and evaluate purchased hardware and software
systems. Designed and developed an electronic magnet controller for robotic end-of-arm tooling which is now
used throughout Delco Remy.
Meridian Community College Meridian, Ms. 1984 to 1985
Instructor

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Taught night classes on TTL/CMOS digital principles and applications. Served on the advisory board to
the electronics department. Was very instrumental in starting the digital electronics program and assisted in the
implementation of the microprocessor classes. Taught a special devices class that covered devices such as
programmable unijunction transistors (PUJT), triacs, field effect transistors (FET), silicon unilateral switch
(SUS), silicon bilateral switch (SBS), and gate turn off silicon controlled rectifiers.
Burroughs Corporation Jackson, Ms. 1974 to 1978
Field Engineer
Maintained 2 medium system mainframe computer sites, both of which were used in banking
applications. Responsible for trouble-shooting and repair of mainframes and all peripherals down to the
component level. Maintained a sufficient spare parts inventory. Developed a software package for tracking spare
parts inventory and automatically generating orders for restocking. Also had responsibility for 30 remote
terminals which were on-line to the mainframes.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :
AA Degree in Electronics Technology, Meridian Community College, Meridian, Ms, May 1973.
Burroughs Corporation, 1974 to 1978, NRZ and PE tape drives, high speed line printers, video terminals, MICR
(magnetic ink character recognition) sorters and B3700 medium systems mainframes. Have taken many courses
at Mississippi State University toward a B.S. in Business Administration. Overall GPA 3.7. I have self-studied
many engineering books and design theories over my 29 year career.