Michael Dobbins

About Michael Dobbins

I am a Mechanical Engineer from Texas Tech University with a diverse background in multiple engineering disciplines: software integration; virtual reality; fully immersive design and training; project management, control systems, equipment maintenance, commercial construction projects and troubleshooting using a wide verity of tools, computer systems and software.COST SAVER• Reduced packaging line setup by 10% and $300k/year• Performed total product life cycle for hardware/software in the Human Immersive Lab with focus on production of middleware which was delivered 5 months ahead of schedule and 7% under budget. The lab ROI was over 20%.• Managed PLC/HMI development project resulting in an 18% labor cost reduction.TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR• Provided expertise as a patent investigator for 3 patents• Immersive Collaborative Environment Using Motion Capture, Head Mounted Display, and Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) – this lead to more than $100M in cost avoidance for the Joint Strike Fighter program.• Process cycle reduction that increased product output by 21%Key Competencies:• Develop integrated suite of virtual reality (VR) tools for engineering design and process validation• Work across Integrated Products Teams (IPT) to define and derive system functional and performance requirements• Key point of contact & technical advisor for activities critical to overall system solutions• Leads definition and implementation of advanced visualization, human motion capture and immersive display systems• Leads design, system sizing and configuration activities to ensure proper equipment capacity/performanceCLEARANCE: Secret (expired Dec 2013)CERTIFICATIONS: Green Belt, Logistics Associate, CPR/A••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. Process Control Engineer

   Phs

   Apr 2023 — Present · Lawrence, PA, US

   PHS is working to change the way control systems are viewed. With ever-increasing complexity, energy efficiency concerns, and reduced on-site staffing, the need for higher quality controls and increased reliability has become even more important. Controls are often viewed as a small or insignificant portion of a major project, which causes future reliability and operational challenges. Controls must be integrated into the mechanical design for proper reliability and operation.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Mechanical Engineering - Robotics

  1990 — 1991

• Texas A&M University

  Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

• Texas Tech University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  1984 — 1988

• Texas Tech University

  Masters of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering (ME)

  1988 — 1990

Skills

• Learners
• Engineering Management
• Start-Up Operations
• Maintenance Supervision
• System Administration
• Animal Husbandry
• Fda Udi
• Lean Initiatives
• Research Project Management
• Motion Tracking
• Technology Integration
• Green Belt
• Lean Manufacturing
• 3d Visualization
• Patent Investigator
• C++
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Simulations
• Strategic Planning
• Software Project Management
• Management
• Technical Leadership
• Project Management
• Visual Studio
• Start-Ups
• Virtual Reality
• Plc
• Microsoft Office
• Visualization
• Sop
• Gardening
• Manufacturing
• Maintenance
• Industrial Controls
• Simulation
• Software Development
• High Achiever
• Fully Immersive Virtual Environments
• Cgmp