Brent Gatlabayan
Vancouver,British Columbia
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Engineer
Svante
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and manage control systems across product design, R&D, prototyping, and manufacturing departments of the organization
- Architect PLC code in structured text and ladder logic according to IEC 61131
- Design Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for complex systems that aesthetically simple and provide feedback for troubleshooting
- Design and manage control system builds including drawings, electrical panel enclosures, network architecture, electrical safety hardware, Instrumentation, and I/O devices
Mechatronic Engineer
Svante
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed, built, and maintained test stations for Carbon Capture Technology Development and Production, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Developed controls systems and HMI's for test stations for custom process flow testing, mechanical wear, mechanical inspection, environmental exposure, and design verification.
- Selected and integrated motor drive components (VFD drives, encoders, torque sensors) and process instrumentation (Flowmeters, flow controllers, thermocouples, pressure transducers) into PLC control systems.
- Electrical design of safety, power distribution, and controls circuit schematics, including panel layouts and detailed wiring diagrams, adhering to industry standards and safety guidelines.
- Developed maintenance plans and performed troubleshooting to minimize downtime of test stations.
- Utilized SQL database management to organize data from all test stations into a central database, improving accessibility and accuracy of information.
- Analyzed test data for root-cause analysis of test failures, providing insights for failure conditions, process improvement and optimization.
- Communicated with colleagues across the organization; with design teams to ensure testing capabilities were met; within an interdisciplinary team (engineers and technicians) to optimize productivity.
Applications Engineer
Current Scientific
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Acted as the primary point of contact for client technical support, handling mechanical, electrical, software, and network issues related to our product, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Responded promptly and effectively to support requests from end-users, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and patiently guiding individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Collaborated with clients and sales department to identify technical requirements and developed customized solutions tailored to their needs, resulting in increased customer retention and revenue growth.
- Created technical documents, including technical installation, operation, and maintenance manuals, for end-users and maintenance personnel, improving their ability to operate and maintain the product effectively.
Systems Engineer
OSI Maritime Systems
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed and executed test plans for Mil-Spec environmental tests for naval navigation bridge systems, by simulating real-world operation of the systems to ensure system reliability.
- Automated data collection activities for system verification testing using shell, python, and C scripts, streamlining the testing process and ensuring accuracy of test results
- Documented system configuration, mapping, and processes, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation of system specifications, processes, and procedures.
Mechanical Engineer
Dynamic Attractions
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed mechanical and structural analysis of roller coaster shuttle and track, analyzing the strength, fatigue, and kinematics of various components, such as structural members, bolted joints, machined parts, and weldments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Finite element analysis of parts and large weldments using ANSYS Workbench; stress post-processing and design iterations per design codes
- 3D modelling with Autodesk Inventor with design for manufacture and assembly practices; drafting part and assembly fabrication drawings using with GD&T
- Conducted root cause analysis and solution development to resolve mechanical failures
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC08.2020
Skills
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) Design
- Control System and PLC Program Development: Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
- Instrumentation, DAQ, IO, and VFD Drive Integration
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Design and Analysis
- Electrical Control Panel Design
- Electrical Schematic Diagram Development
- SQL Database Management and Queries: PostgreSQL
- 3D and 2D Modeling: AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks
- Communication: Customer, Vendor, and Interdisciplinary team
- Multi-disciplinary Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Controls)
- Hands-on mechanical and electrical build and assembly
Hobbies
Skiing, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Weightlifting, Basketball, Volleyball
Timeline
Controls Engineer
Svante
07.2023 - Current
Mechatronic Engineer
Svante
04.2021 - 06.2023
Applications Engineer
Current Scientific
08.2020 - 04.2021
Systems Engineer
OSI Maritime Systems
09.2019 - 07.2020
Mechanical Engineer
Dynamic Attractions
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Simon Fraser University
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