Eddie White
About Eddie White
Eddie White is a Controls Engineer at General Mills in Covington, Georgia, with extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management from his previous roles at International Paper and other organizations.
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Eddie White currently holds the position of Controls Engineer at General Mills in Covington, Georgia.
Career at General Mills
At General Mills, Eddie White undertakes several essential responsibilities, including upgrading obsolete equipment to avoid failures and designing new systems for long-term reliability. He leads Electrical Safety Training and maintains Wonderware and other control virtual servers. His capital projects include a UPS upgrade, a 500 HP FlexPak 3000 to Powerflex DC upgrade, and upgrading Side Seam Gluer Controls and Conveyor VFDs.
Previous Roles at International Paper
Eddie White has held multiple positions at International Paper. As a Project Engineer from 2017 to 2018, he worked in Ticonderoga, NY. Prior to that, he served as an Electrical Reliability Engineer from 2015 to 2017, also in Ticonderoga. He began his tenure at International Paper as a Manufacturing PIM in the Greater Memphis Area from 2012 to 2015.
Technical Support and Early Career Positions
Eddie White's early career includes roles such as Local Technical Support Provider I at the University of Memphis (2010-2012), Computer Repair Technician at AppleOne (2009-2010), SAT Teacher at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (2009), and Research Assistant for the ISIP Group at the University of Memphis (2007-2009). He has also worked as an R & D Intern at Philips Bodine (2007), System Support Specialist at University of Memphis (2005-2007), and Technical Support at Odyssey Medical, Inc. (2002-2005).
Education and Academic Background
Eddie White earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering from The University of Memphis in 2012, following his studies from 2010 to 2012. He also holds two bachelor’s degrees from the same institution: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, both completed between 2004 and 2009.
Specializations and Expertise
Eddie White specializes in Rockwell VFDs and power distribution. He focuses on resolving chronic issues to reduce downtime and increase reliability. Additionally, he trains colleagues to improve workplace efficiency and effectiveness. His expertise includes upgrading equipment, designing reliable systems, and maintaining control systems and documentation.