Gvozden Suvajlo
About Gvozden Suvajlo
Gvozden Suvajlo is a Design Engineer at Quad Plus in New Lenox, Illinois, specializing in electrical system design for various industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University and has experience programming PLCs and leading system commissioning.
Work at Quad Plus
Gvozden Suvajlo has been employed at Quad Plus as a Design Engineer since 2016. In this role, he specializes in designing electrical systems for both retrofit and new machines across various industries, including Building Products, Converting, Oil/Gas, Primary Metals, Secondary Metals, and Paper/Pulp. He is responsible for creating electrical schematic guidelines for the CAD department to ensure accurate design implementation. Additionally, he provides emergency service call assistance to customers, focusing on reducing machine downtime.
Education and Expertise
Gvozden Suvajlo completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Illinois University from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, he attended Wheaton North High School from 2006 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to program Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, demonstrating his expertise in industrial automation software. He also configures standalone and common bus VFD systems, applying control theory to optimize motor performance.
Background
Before joining Quad Plus, Gvozden Suvajlo worked as a Repair Technician at Phonak from 2010 to 2014 in Warrenville, Illinois. This experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of machinery, which he later applied in his engineering role. His career path reflects a strong foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of engineering and automation.
Achievements
In his current position, Gvozden Suvajlo leads the commissioning of systems, which includes mechanical and electrical installation, I/O checkout, equipment function testing, operator training, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). He also develops Bills of Materials and collaborates with distributors to specify the correct parts for various projects. His work in designing HMI screens using Wonderware, Panelview, and Comfort Panel enhances the user interface for machine operations.