Felix Irancunguye
Sioux Falls
Summary
Detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Technician with 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and automation. Skilled in PLC programming, HMI development, electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Committed to enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency through effective collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Smithfield Foods
Sioux Falls
2024.06 - Current
- Performed mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
- Maintained and calibrated mechanical components including pumps, conveyors, and drive systems.
- Collaborated with operations and engineering teams to minimize downtime and streamline processes.
- Assisted electricians with PLC/HMI installations while learning fundamentals.
- Maintained reputation for reliability and teamwork with zero disciplinary actions.
Front End Cashier
Menards
Sioux Falls
2022.03 - 2024.06
- Provided exceptional customer service while accurately managing high-volume transactions.
- Enhanced store operations and safety by identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Operated cash register and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area throughout shifts.
Education
A.A.S. - Mechatronics Engineering
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD2026-05
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Wiring
- Motor controls
- Process controls
- Instrumentation
- PLC/PAC programming
- HMI/SCADA development
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Projects
- PLC Conveyor Automation, Programmed sequencing & safety interlocks
- HMI Development, Built Ignition screens with alarms & trending
- Robotics Integration, Programmed robotic arm for sorting tasks
- PM Optimization, Analyzed data to improve preventive maintenance schedules
Core Technical Skills
PLC/PAC programming, HMI/SCADA development (Ignition, FactoryTalk View), process & motor controls, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Preventive & corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, wiring, soldering, instrumentation, Welding, torch cutting, mechanical repair, customer service, English (fluent), Swahili (fluent), Kinyarwanda (fluent)
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Smithfield Foods
2024.06 - Current
Front End Cashier
Menards
2022.03 - 2024.06
A.A.S. - Mechatronics Engineering
Southeast Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Washington High School