Michael J. Gesselman II has over 15 years of experience in maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electronics systems. He has worked for several companies in roles involving PLC programming, building and testing control systems, performing various technical tests, and identifying quality defects. His background includes using testing equipment, analyzing data, creating reports, and maintaining high attention to detail.

1. Michael J. Gesselman II
Work History
Magna Mirrors (Alto, MI) Feb 2014 - Current
CPU/PLC Maintenance
 Responsible for the CPUs, PLCs, Cameras, Electronics, etc. that keep quality standards high
 Use RSLogix 500 and 5000 to troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC’s and hardware
 Work with multiple types of Cameras and Camera Software
 Build and test CPUs before setting them up on various stations
 Perform light programming, troubleshoot, fix and read schematics involving PLC’s
 Use custom scheduling programs to edit and create schedules when needed
 Work in a stressful, fast paced environment that requires quick on your feet thinking
Amway (Ada, MI) Jan 2011 - Nov 2013
Test/Reliability Engineer
 Carried out and sometimes created new tests based on requirements
 Performed various types of testing including environmental, cycle, thermal imaging, burst, pressure, surge,
light emission, vibration, MEWT, MEOST, heat, strength, durability, etc.
 Contributed in many big scale cost savings and quality projects
 Exercised extreme attention to quality and detail
 Identified defects using the naked eye, magnifying glass, microscopes, etc.
 Kept detailed log entries in all aspects of the test
 Created a detailed final report upon test completion
 Used various electronic lab test equipment including Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Logic Probe, etc.
 Repaired various test equipment including environmental chambers, valves, pumps, drives, heater cores,
fans, controls, filters, etc.
 Wired control boxes using National Instruments controls and chassis
 Involved in designing several different programs for data analysis, test requests and archiving test results
 Used Visio to create several different electrical panel layouts
 Setup meetings when needed to discuss test variables and results
 Able to create and understand various test protocol and macros
 Used Excel and custom data analysis software to analyze data
Job Placement (G.R., MI) Aug 2009 – Dec 2010
Various Technical Positions
 Built and wired control systems and other electrical panels
 Found and documented quality issues
8544 S. State Rd
Portland MI, 48875
616-902-0119 (cell)
michaelj274@gmail.com

2.  Troubleshot PLCs on automation lines
 Wired sensors, drives, cameras, various electrical components and tested them for proper functionality
Mollers N.A. (G.R., MI) Jan 2008 – July 2009
Controls System/Electrical Technician
 Built, troubleshot, repaired and tested complex DC, AC and Digital circuits
 Required to read and understand complex circuit schematics
 Drilled and tapped panels and placed electrical components based on layouts I created and modified
 Wired, troubleshot and setup control systems on automated machines built in house
 Installed, setup and configured HMI’s
 Examined and fixed all issues found with outsourced electrical panels
P.M.S.I. (Saranac, MI) July 2005 – Sept 2007
Controls System/Electrical Technician
 Built control systems in house and installed them at customer locations
 Managed electricians and maintenance personnel while on site
 Gave technical support over the phone and fixed problems at customer locations using remote software
 Terminated several different types of connections including fiber optics, RJ45, RJ11, COM, Serial, etc.
 Built and maintained networks and troubleshot networking hardware and software
 Used various electronic test equipment including Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Logic Probe, etc.
 Program various Variable Speed Drives, sensors, gauges, switches, etc.
C.T.I. (Lansing, MI) Feb 2005 – June 2005
Controls Systems Assembler
 Wired, troubleshot and setup control systems
 Ordered parts and materials when needed
 Gave technical support over the phone and fixed problems at customer locations using remote software
 Set up quotes for customers
Rowe International (G.R., MI) March 2004 – Dec 2004
Electronics Technician
 Used various electronic test equipment including Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Logic Probe, etc.
 Setup, installed and wired the CPUs and electronics in juke boxes
 Assembled and soldered circuit boards, harnesses and connectors
 Troubleshot CPU/electronic issues with juke boxes and various other machines
References:
Pat Bates Manager Biewer Lumber 517-819-8989
Aaron Gross Controls Engineer Aggressive Tooling 309-212-7192
Ryan Kuerbitz Test Engineer Amway 989-415-8772

3. Education:
Associates Degree: Computer Electronics and Engineering Technology, 2004 I.T.T. Technical Institute, Grand
Rapids, MI
 Perfect Attendance and Honors Awards