Senior automation and controls engineer with 15+ years of field-proven experience in defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Principal Engineer at Baltek Systems, providing contract, staff augmentation, and consulting services from Fort Worth, TX.
Core expertise: Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 500/5000), Siemens S7 (TIA Portal / Step7), Mitsubishi PLCs, FANUC / KUKA / ABB robotic cell integration, Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Siemens WinCC, Ignition SCADA, and ICS/OT security assessments.
Background includes aerospace manufacturing automation (auto-drill, auto-rivet, multi-axis robotic cells), military vehicle systems R&D, missile systems manufacturing controls, and AI-enabled industrial tools. Comfortable bridging plant-floor execution, engineering architecture, and program-level decision-making.
Available for on-site engagements across DFW and remote/travel work nationwide. ITAR-capable. Immediate availability.
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