Kevin Makens
Automation Engineer at Kaiser Aluminum with expertise in PLC and Control Engineering
- Role
- Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Kaiser Aluminum
- Location
- Spokane, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Makens
Kevin Makens is an electrical control systems engineer at Kaiser Aluminum, where he has…
Experience
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Mar 2021 — Present · Spokane Valley, WA, US
Primarily focused on Level 2 and Level 3 systems, Kevin has garnered a multitude of experience developing complex projects and PLC upgrades. Kevin has implemented Level 2 systems across all stations interfacing with everything from an Allen Bradley PLC2 to a modern ControlLogix. He has upgraded multiple SLC systems to CompactLogix based platforms. Kevin has also developed a Level 3 system offering real time supervisor monitoring of all stations within the area. He has also developed quality monitoring systems and successfully commissioned them while supporting other assets. Kevin was also a key player in developing standards for Inductive Automation Ignition, reliable Wireless Remote IO, and converting to remotely managed Linux based operator interfaces. Kevin has also developed highly advanced monitoring tools and notification tools for mission critical systems around the facility.
Education
Gonzaga University
Master of Engineering - MEng
2024 — 2026
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2016 — 2020
Skills
- Machining
- Matlab
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- Cnc Mill
- Cswa Certified
- Data Analysis
- Android Development
- Ios Development
- Solidcam
- Solidworks
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