FREDERICK KARSA

500 Adams Lane, #4-I, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

Home (732) 305-6630, cell (732) 647-5005, fk5765ae@westpost.net

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

Instrumentation and Controls Systems and Project Engineer
Accomplished technical professional with extensive experience
in all aspects of engineering design and project engineering
in research and production environments. A demonstrated ability
to learn new concepts, easily adapt to change and to multitask.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Control Systems Design
Instrumentation Development
Solar Panel Manufacturing Equipment Design and Installation
Electrical and Mechanical Design and Drafting
Process Monitoring and Optimization
Programming
Equipment Commissioning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMELIO SOLAR, Ewing, New Jersey (2006-Present)
A leading turnkey installer of PV Module manufacturing
facilities and manufacturer of Thin Film PV Modules.
Installation Manager and Control System Engineer:
Orchestrated the installation and commissioning of two solar
panel manufacturing facilities on Mainland China. Coordinated
the development, construction and installation of equipment
at a third plant, to be commissioned in China. Developed
control systems and processes for Amelio Solar's proprietary
equipment. Provided process optimization and engineering
consulting services to a Taiwanese solar panel manufacturer.
Key contributor in bringing in $6 million in revenues.
Selected Achievements:
Gained expert knowledge of amorphous silicon panel
Manufacturing processes and technology. Leveraged knowledge
and engineering abilities to consult with companies across
the globe. Provided engineering support throughout all phases
of construction and plant commissioning.

NCS PHARMACEUTICALS, Somerset, New Jersey (2005-2006)

A well-known consulting firm to the pharmaceutical industry.
Validation Engineer:
Provided consulting services for pharmaceutical clients,
Including Wyeth and Bristol Meyers Squibb. Performed
comprehensive field investigations. Generated engineering
drawings and created commissioning and validation protocols
for clients. Worked with the client's project team to resolve
technical matters and maintain project specifications and
timelines.
Selected Achievements:
Effectively performed field investigations at client specified
sites. Acted as liaison between NCS and client project
managers to resolve technical issues. Cultivated relationships
with internal and external team members.

COZZOLI MACHINE COMPANY, Somerset, New Jersey (2005)

ISO 9000 designer and manufacturer of integrated precision
packaging system solutions.
Contract Position
Accepted a short term contract position. Conducted wiring of
PLC control systems.
Selected Achievement:
Gained exposure to and knowledge of the pharmaceutical
manufacturing field.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY, Tuxedo, New York (1990-2004)

United States' largest producer of paper, packaging and wood
products.
Senior Technologist (1996-2004)
Instrumental in the development of numerous PC-based
Instruments for measuring paper properties and of sensor
systems for process optimization.
Gained expert knowledge of image analysis, paper and
paperboard properties measurement, as well as online
papermaking process monitoring equipment. Responsibilities
included design, programming, verification and maintenance
of equipment. Awarded two patents, a third patent is pending.
R&D Associate IV, Advanced Process Group (1993-1996)
Coordinated the design and build processes of PC and PLC-based
sensor systems for paper converting machinery and process
improvement applications.
R&D Associate III, Packaging Systems Group (1990-1993)
Participated in initiatives to design and develop packaging
machinery and carton sealing equipment. Created PLC-based
controls for packaging and recycling machines. Developed
mechanical designs, performed equipment fabrication assembly
and installation.
EDUCATION: BS Electrical Engineering, NJIT