Larry Schenkman

Larry Schenkman has a diverse work experience in the field of automation engineering. Larry worked as an Automation Engineer/Project Manager at Automated Engineering Services, Inc. starting from April 2019. Before that, they owned their own company called Ascending Automation from June 2017.

Larry also worked at Thin Film Electronics as a Staff Automation Engineer from January 2018 to April 2019. In this role, they developed and implemented an automation network with secure remote connectivity, implemented a SCADA system to communicate with 19 different automation systems, and created equipment specifications for a new sheeter system.

Prior to that, Larry worked at AES (Automation Engineering Systems) as a Principal Automation Engineer from July 2017 to January 2018. Before that, they were employed at Boehringer Ingelheim as a Senior Manager Automation Engineering. In this role, they were responsible for identifying and implementing process/system improvements for the sites DeltaV System and BMS/PLC Systems.

Larry also has experience working as a Staff Automation Engineer at Alexza Pharmaceuticals from September 2013 to May 2015. Here, they were responsible for creating specifications, requirements, operations, and validation documents, as well as performing investigations and creating corrective action preventative action plans.

From 2009 to 2013, Larry worked at TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics). Initially, they served as the Engineering Manager, where they led system enhancements and upgrades related to Electron Beams & Electrical Engineering. Later, they were promoted to the role of Global Engineering Manager, where they directed and coordinated a global group accountable for Electron Beams & Electrical Engineering operations.

Before joining TE Connectivity, Larry worked as a Senior Automation Engineer at PDL BioPharma/ Facet Biotech from April 2007 to March 2009. In this role, they optimized a new manufacturing/R&D facility and managed the design and review of critical systems.

Larry's early work experience includes working as a Project Engineer at KBL Associates from July 2005 to April 2007, where they managed multiple engineering projects simultaneously and developed PLC programs and MMIs for large scale systems. Larry also worked as an E&I Superintendent at California Paperboard from June 2004 to July 2005.

Overall, Larry Schenkman has a strong background in automation engineering, with experience in project management, system development and implementation, and process improvement.

Larry Schenkman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from Colorado Technical University. Larry also has a background in Electricity & Electronics from their time in the US Navy, where they completed their education between 1987 and 1993. In terms of additional certifications, Larry obtained the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute in May 2008. Larry also holds the RSO (Radiation Safety Officer) certification from PIBA, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.