JDJenna Davis
@jennadavis
Multifaceted Electrical Engineer with expertise in automation solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a multifaceted Electrical Engineer with over 6 years of experience in delivering control system automation, SCADA/HMI development, and technical documentation across various sectors including manufacturing, utilities, and life sciences. My unique ability to bridge the gap between engineering implementation and end-user comprehension has been recognized throughout my career. I pride myself on my field troubleshooting skills, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication, which have allowed me to deliver client-ready installations and author procedures that enhance safety, uptime, and efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have executed hands-on automation engineering assignments in diverse environments, adapting to site-specific safety and regulatory requirements. My technical expertise includes proficiency in Ignition 8.1, FactoryTalk, and a range of automation hardware. I have successfully engineered solutions using Sequential Function Charts (SFCs) and conducted SCADA-based simulations to ensure operational efficiency. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to streamline installation timelines and reduce troubleshooting time during automation rollouts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Automation Engineer
Flexware Innovation
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)
Executed hands-on automation engineering assignments across three distinct sectors, adapting to site-specific safety, regulatory, and system requirements. Engineered solutions using Sequential Function Charts (SFCs) to control multi-step process flows and ensure logic integrity and operational efficiency.
Electrical Engineer
E-TECH Group
Oct 2018 - May 2024 (5 years 7 months)
Coordinated automation and electrical engineering deliverables across steel mills, data centers, and life science facilities. Redesigned existing HMI layouts using FactoryTalk View to enhance clarity, operator usability, and responsiveness during alarm and process events.
CEO / Team Lead – Capstone Project
Valparaiso University
Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Spearheaded a multi-disciplinary capstone project from concept statement to final prototype, guiding peer engineers in design planning, task allocation, and technical execution. Orchestrated team efforts to resolve design bottlenecks while ensuring milestone alignment with academic, mechanical, and client-based expectations.
Electrical Engineering Intern
NLMK Indiana
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Produced electrical schematics and diagrams in AutoCAD to support panel design, wiring reroutes, and component upgrades for mill infrastructure. Diagnosed signal interruptions in control network cabling and restored functionality to essential variable frequency drive (VFD) circuits on heat exchanger equipment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VUValparaiso University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Activities and societies: Senior Capstone: Team Lead (CEO), Interdisciplinary Design Challenge
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Served as Team Lead (CEO) for the Senior Capstone Interdisciplinary Design Challenge.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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