Alan Lava

I have 25+ years of experience managing, designing and maintaining automated control systems. I can successfully manage projects, design electrical controls, manage materials (bill of materials), create and modify electrical schematics, and program PLCs, HMIs and robotics. I am a dynamic, positive team spirited, performance driven professional with an extraordinary blend of leadership, business and manufacturing experience. I am a quick learner and like to stay up on the latest technology and application strategies. I am self-sufficient, but still believe in team building and brain storming, I am a strong believer in prevention and continuous improvement strategies and all the advantages and efficiencies that are benefited from it. I believe in being very well organized and how that compliments being able to successfully complete assignments with the best outcomes and in a timely manner. 

I have gained significant experience in these roles and manufacturing processes:  • Coordinating projects from concept, to detailed design, assembly, commissioning and sign off.  • Preparing estimates, scheduling contractors, inspecting work and purchasing equipment.  • Meeting performance standards, schedules and budget requirements.  • Scheduling work, managing personnel and coordinating work with different departments.  • Assessing problematic areas, providing technical expertise for continuous improvement, reduced downtime and eliminating problems.  • Robotic mig and spot welding assembly  • Press shop metal stamping with automated transfers  • Vehicle assembly lines  • CNC engine machining  • Component sub assembly  • Magnesium recycling  • Automated equipment engineering and assembly

Controls Engineering, PLC programming, HMI progamming