William Edward Polhemus
About William Edward Polhemus
William Edward Polhemus is a Control Engineer with over 35 years of experience, currently working at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2012. He specializes in designing control systems for the food and beverage industry and has a strong background in Human Machine Interface programming.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
William Edward Polhemus has served as a Control Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2012. In this role, he focuses on the design, engineering, implementation, and support of projects within the food and beverage sector. His expertise includes programming Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), which are critical for optimizing operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Previous Experience in Environmental Engineering
Prior to his current position, Polhemus worked at Covanta Energy as an Environmental Engineer from 2001 to 2011. He also held a similar role at Southern California Edison from 1999 to 2006. These positions provided him with a strong foundation in environmental engineering principles, which he has integrated into his later work in control systems.
Educational Background in Engineering
William Edward Polhemus studied Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He further enhanced his knowledge by attending the ISA Professional Engineer Review Class from 2012 to 2013 and studying Industrial Controls Technology at California State University, Fullerton.
Expertise in Control Systems and Programming
Polhemus specializes in designing and implementing control systems tailored for the food and beverage industry. He possesses extensive experience in programming Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using various platforms, including Wonderware, iFIX, RSView32, WinCC, and Factory Link. Additionally, he is proficient in multiple programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Objective-C, and Visual Basic.
Career Timeline and Roles
Throughout his career, William Edward Polhemus has held several significant positions. He worked at Maverick Technologies as a Senior Control Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2008 and at PREMIER System Integrators focusing on General Mills Yoplait Automation from 2009 to 2016. He also gained experience at Coors Brewing Company as an Engineer for one year in 1998.