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Allen Shelton

Energizer · DISC type I
Reliability Engineer at Abbott
📍 Altavista, Virginia, United States

Allen is an experienced manufacturing and process engineer, currently serving as a Reliability Engineer at Abbott. With a background from Central Virginia Community College, he has a history of leading equipment builds, startups, and installations while working in lean team environments.

He has specific experience developing and implementing new processes for products involving materials like PVC, polyethylene, and nylon compounds for cable extrusion.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Reliability Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Altavista, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

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Enthusiastic
Big Picture Person
Relationship Oriented

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Allen cares about

Equipment Reliability
His current role is Reliability Engineer, and his background includes equipment startups, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of process equipment.
Process Development
He has direct experience in process development for prototype coaxial, power, and hybrid cable setups, including tooling recommendations.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Reliability Engineer
Abbott
9-2021 - 2-2023
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Amphenol Times Fiber
5-2016 - 10-2021
Process Engineer
Amphenol Times Fiber
4-2006 - 4-2016
Sr. Manufacturing Designer
The Timken Company
6-1995 - 3-2006
Process Equipment Analyst
The Timken Company
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Education
2001 - 2004
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Central Virginia Community College
1994 - 1997
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Central Virginia Community College
Social presence
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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