Matthew Snyder

Drywall Subcontractor

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Farmington, Minnesota, United States

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Timeline
About me
Taking life one day at a time.
Education
- Dunwoody College of Technology
  2016 - 2018
  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS Industrial Controls and Robotics 4.0
- Dunwoody College of Technology
  2020 - 2022
  Bachelor's degree Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
  New program, first class
Experience
- Self-employed
  Apr 2003 - Mar 2014
  Drywall Subcontractor
- Whole Foods Market
  Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
  Green Team Supervisor (Maintenance/Janitorial)
- Custom Stud Inc
  Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
  Maintenance Technician
- Uponor
  Oct 2016 - Oct 2020
  Automation Technician - Maintenance
- Tesla
  Nov 2020 - Apr 2024
  Automation Controls Engineer
  Controls engineer responsible for designing, developing, and implementing custom solutions for Tesla's machines, from concept to installation. Adaptable to new technology and able to work with electrical and software design, hardware and software debugging, and acceptance testing.Responsibilities:Design-Prototyping using overnight machined parts from in-house fabrication shopParticipate in machine risk assessments and ensure safety standards are met.Review electrical schematics and assist with hardware definition/architecture.Software-Create application design documentation/flow charts and conduct software design reviews.Program all software for unique projects with a variety of needs (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Machine Vision, etc.).Debug-Test and verify electrical wiring: safety circuits, IO, communications, etc.Debug and test all software to meet project requirements.Test run equipment to validate software quality and performance.Support the assembly department by clarifying design questions during equipment build.Work with assembly personnel and mechanical design engineer to ensure all mechanical setups and alignments are properly completed.Work to ensure the project requirements are fulfilled and the equipment performance is excellent before it is shipped to the factory.Acceptance-Assist in testing and documenting final machine operation.Provide training and support as needed.Installation-Travel to the Tesla factory and ensure smooth installation and start-up of equipment.Train local factory controls engineers to support equipment during production. Show less
- BW Flexible Systems
  Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
  Field Services Engineer
- M4 Control Systems
  Mar 2025 - now
  Automation and Controls Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Vision Professional
  A3 Robotics
  May 2021
  View certificate
- FANUC HandlingTool Programing
  FANUC America Corporation
  May 2017
- PMMI Mechatronics: Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (PLCs)
  PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
  May 2017
- Registered Unlicensed Electrician
  State of Minnesota
  Nov 2016
- Special Engineer Boilers Licence
  State of Minnesota
  Nov 2016