Richard Blanchette
Professional Problem Solver
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 757-268-9937
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Education
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Concentration in Mechanical Systems/Design
Skills and Computer Experience
PLC Programming Experience: Codesys, Omron, Allen Bradley, Parker, Copley, Yaskawa
Experience with Industrial Protocols: EtherCAT, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link, Powerlink
Coding languages: IEC 61131, C++, Python, Node-Red (java), Docker Compose
Modeling Software Experience: Inventor by Autodesk and Solid Works
Hobbies: Arduino, raspberry pi, 3D printing, Home Server builds, Wood Working, Hunting
Certs: Passed my Fundamental of Engineering test as of May 2014
Work Experience
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Disputanta, VA
June 2020 – Present
Systems Engineer – Intelligent Factory
- Support ongoing research & development projects from a systems-of-systems design perspective
- Development of system architectures, communication interfaces, query & API services, stand-alone applications, and data management systems.
- Develop standards and common practices for implementing an intelligent factory
Hartfiel Automation, Richmond, VA
January 2019 – March 2020
Motion Application Engineer / Controls Specialist
- Assist sales team in selecting automation solutions based on customer’s specified and refined requirements
- Develop value-added solutions to solve customer applications
- Research up-and-coming technologies and be an industry expert and educator
Reason for Transition: Reduction in labor force due to covid-19 pandemic.
Robinson Engineering Inc, Yorktown, VA
June 2018 – January 2019
Electro-Mechanical Motion Application Engineer
- Develop custom automated solutions per customer’s specified and refined requirements
- Assist with project proposal development and documentation creation
- Offer on-site troubleshooting and consultation of customer’s automation machines
Reason for Transition: Long commute and Hartfiel reached out and offered a great local opportunity.
Cross Company Motion Solutions Division, Richmond, VA
August 2014 – June 2018
Electro-Mechanical Motion Application Engineer
- Assist customer and area Account Managers with sizing of complex motion systems
- Conducted value-add support on motion systems focused on solution-based selling
- Provide training and support to customers as it relates to electro-mechanical solutions
Reason for Transition: position moved from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC.
Electro-Mechanical Motion Account Manager
- Responsible for the development of profitable new and existing business to achieve annual gross profit objectives in Central, VA territory. Achieved greater than 100% GP goal for 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- Identifying, sizing, selecting, and quoting electro-mechanical solutions from the Cross Automation line card to solve applications for customers.
- Extensive factory and in-house training in electro-mechanical Motion Control, Mechatronics, PLC’s, Collaborative Robotics, Industrial Robotics, and Mobile Robotics.
Reason for Transition: Role change in line with career goals.
The Kennedy Company of Virginia, Chesapeake, VA
December 2013 – July 2014
Project Engineer’s Assistant – Internship
- Create technical drawings for fabrication that aid in company’s operations
- Research and order mechanical parts and sensors for all company machinery
- Survey job sites and aid in the creation of solutions, schedules, safety plans, and bids for company projects