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Controls Engineer
Mount Olive, NC, United States
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My business was founded in 2021 on the vision of providing manufacturing facilities automation solutions to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and reduce downtime. With many years of experience working in controls I have honed a multitude of skills that I utilize to fill the essential gaps in automation process.
One of the most important aspects of how I run my business is I feel that full transparency, and being up front and honest is critical for success. I am always happy to help, and offer a solution that is both fair, and cost effective.
Programming / Technical Skills
Allen Bradley / Rockwell
1756 ControlLogix Modules, CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View, MicroLogix Series, Panelview, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSView Studio, Studio 5000
Experience : 10 YearsI have been working in controls for around 10 years total. I first started out working in maintenance as an electrical and PLC technician. I since went to work for OEM manufactures building programs and designing electrical solutions to meet production needs. I have several machines in service around the states that are currently in service that I had a hand in designing and building the programs/HMI applications for. I have worked in several industries including food production, textiles and web flow handling, fiberglass production, and the wood and sawmill industry.
I am a fast learner, and skilled programmer and technician who fights for the customers needs and maintains the highest level of professionalism.
Fanuc
LR Mate Series
Experience : 8 YearsWhile in school I had a professional training and certification course for Fanuc robotic arms. I was officially certified back in 2016. Specifically the LR Mate series of robotic arms. I have also been responsible for installing and programming at least one Fanuc robotic arm (LR Mate 200iD) into a process to increase production throughput, and efficiency.
Yaskawa / Motoman
A1000, V1000
Experience : 8 YearsWhile working with the OEM manufacture we mostly only used Yaskawa drives for process equipment. I have also used them a lot with the Ethernet/IP expantion card used to connect them to Allen-Bradley PLCs for process control.
Dassault Systemes
Solidworks, DraftSite
Experience : 10 YearsMostly I use DraftSite for electrical prints and 2D mechanical drawings of my electrical panels. However, working with OEM manufactures I received a large about of training with Solidworks 2018 and am very skilled with the software and 3D modeling.
Professional Competencies
Controls engineer
I have many years of experiance creating electrical drawings, and designing controls solutions to meet the needs of a variaty of customers in many different industries. I primarily am skilled in Rockwell software and devices, but have spent some time working with other platfomes. I am a fast learner when it comes to picking up new skills and am always a team player.
Rockwell software capabilitys;
- RSLogix 500
- RSLogix 5000
- Studio 5000
- FactoryTalk View Studio (SE, and ME)
Processor Platformes
- Micrologix (1000, 1100, 1200, 1400)
- Compact Logix (1769, and 5069)
- Control Logix (L6+)
Skilled Trades
Production Support
Instrumentation
Interview Questions
Willing to work more than 60 miles from home city
I have a Valid Passport
I am willing to work nights or afternoon shifts
I am willing to work on Saturdays
I am willing to work on Sundays
Applications
Troubleshooting
Working on many different job sites in different industries, I have picked up really troubleshooting tricks to get process equipment back up and running with as little down time as possible. While also keeping excellent notes on any changes being made and document any findings to provide to the customer in easy to read and clear reports.
Development
I am very organized when it comes to development of a PLC or HMI application for use in customer equipment. I take many notes, and save copies of all information shared about the project. I believe in 100% transparency when it comes to information. If a customer needs to ask a question, or wants to add features or functions I am happy to help and always answer my phone or email.
Occupations
Technician
PLC Programmer
Industries
Manufacturing
Wood and Sawmills
Work Experience
Bid Group
Controls Engineer
5 Years 11 months (Oct 2019 - Present)
Currently work as a controls engineer for one of the largest wood as sawmill equipment manufactures in the US. I have a lot of exposure to many high level programming styles, as well as a wide variety of equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
Birch Brothers Southern INC
Engineer
1 Years 9 months (Jan 2018 - Oct 2019)
I worked for this OEM manufacture as an engineer with a focus on electrical and controls engineering, but also with some mechanical engineering as needed. My primary use was migrating the company from using Micrologix PLCs and switching to using compact logix PLCs for newer equipment. Our primary industry was in textiles, and foam manufacturing.
Education, Certificates And Training
Wayne County Community College District
Electronics Engineering Technology Associates Degree (Mechatronics), 2016
Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies
Facilities I Have Worked At
Idaho Forest Group
LumbertonMS
4 months (Dec 2021 - Apr 2022)
Worked for BID Group as a Controls Engineer. I assisted in the commissioning and staff training in several areas of the new turn-key lumber mill in Lumberton MS. I worked to commission the bucking line which cuts tree stems into industry standard lengths using high speed servo positioned saw blades.
West Fraser
Dudley GA
6 months (Oct 2020 - Apr 2021)
Worked for BID Group as a Controls Engineer. I assisted in the commissioning and staff training in several areas of the new turn-key lumber mill in Dudley GA. I worked to commission the bucking line which cuts tree stems into industry standard lengths using high speed servo positioned saw blades.
MY Commitment AND My Customers
I am committed to 100% honesty and transparency. I document everything while working on a project and before making any changes to existing equipment. I keep my documentation and catalog of programs and data organized so I can retrieve it fast at any time for any customer going back to the first work I did. I will continue to support my equipment for many years, and have maintained a good contact with former customers and colleagues. I have no issues with answering calls for support at any time, even during the night to help a customer out of a problem. I maintain a high level of professionalism with my customers, both in their facility and off.
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