Nigel — Controls Engineer
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About Me
Over 25+ years of progressive experience and responsibility with success in various areas of the automation/control/computer industry at various organizational levels.
• Process control automation for natural gas transmission/metering, HVAC, SCADA systems, water treatment/filtration, specialized friction/wear test machines, pharmaceutical, food processing and automotive.
• Network administration, setup and support in a MS Windows environment.
• Client/Server database applications developed with Visual Basic and MS SQL Server
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Responsible for onsite and offsite support and improvement of corn seed plant. • Modify schematics and panel layouts using AutoCad. • Modify existing control systems; PLC and HMI. • Hardware consisted of; ControlLogix and SLC500 PLCs. • Software consisted of; Studio5000, RSlogix5000, RSLogix500 and FactoryTalk SE/ME. • Communications configured; Ethernet and Devicenet.
Responsible for onsite and offsite support and improvement of Milling Flour and Grain plants. • Modify existing control systems; PLC and HMI. • Hardware consisted of; ControlLogix and SLC500 PLCs. • Software consisted of; RSlogix5000, RSLogix500 and iFix. • Communications configured; Ethernet, Devicenet and Modbus.
Responsible for support and improvement of Adapter Testbed. Ethernet, Devicenet and Controlnet communications. • Prepare test specifications, modify electrical drawings and testware program(s) for new hardware, run tests, record anomalies and submit completed test documentation. • Determine causes of anomalies and testbed faults. • Test new hardware and software/firmware; RSStudio V24, new Ethernet, Devicenet and Controlnet adapters. Test new ControlLogix processor functionality with existing/new adapters.
Responsible for support and improvement of Software department, Team Lead for 2 software engineers • Hardware: Allen-Bradley PLCs, various IO devices, various Operator Interfaces. • Communications: Ethernet, OPC. • Software: MS-Windows, MS Office, AutoCad - Electrical • Languages: Visual BASIC, RSLogix500/5000, FactoryTalk ME & SE.
July 2007 Automation Consultant North Aurora, IL to Aug 2011 Consultant • Various computer applications and troubleshooting. Fixing computer and peripheral problems. Cleaning computers from viruses and unneeded programs. Setting up wired and wireless connections. Configuring business internet/intranet networks. • Responsible for all phases of project completion i.e.; system design, application development, testing/debugging, installation/startup, training, documentation and technical support/maintenance. • Developed and implemented process control systems for American Water Company, SCADA and water treatment/filtration. Apr 2005 FLC Instruments, Inc. Sugar Grove, IL to July 2007 Senior Engineer • Responsible for all phases of project completion i.e.; system design, application development, testing/debugging, installation/startup, training, documentation and technical support/maintenance. • Developed and implemented process control systems for natural gas transmission/metering, SCADA and water treatment/filtration. • Wrote, designed and produced software for automation of specialized friction and wear test machines. December 2004 Processing Technologies, Inc. Aurora, IL to Apr 2005 Program Design Engineer • Developed control systems for plastic extrusion machines with Client/Server database applications. September 2001 IPR, Inc. Rolling Meadows, IL to July 2004 Controls Engineer • Developed control systems for tablet presses used in the pharmaceutical industry with Client/Server database applications. April 2001 Controllink, Inc. Elgin, IL to June 2001 Controls Engineer • Developed control system for iron casting foundry with Client/Server database applications. Oct 2000 Panatrol Corporation Bedford Park, IL to April 2001 Process Control Engineer • Modified and implemented process control systems for printing ink plant and rock crushing quarry, Client/Server database applications. Jun 1990 FLC Instruments, Inc. Sugar Grove, IL to Oct 2000 Senior Software Engineer/Applications Engineer • Responsible for all phases of project completion i.e.; system design, application development, testing/debugging, installation/startup, training, documentation and technical support/maintenance. • Developed and implemented process control systems for natural gas transmission/metering, SCADA and water treatment/filtration. • Wrote, designed and produced software for automation of specialized friction and wear test machines. • Forecasted project man-hours with successful analysis of project specifications. 1992 promoted to Supervisor of 2-3 programmers. • 1992 promoted to Supervisor of 2-3 programmers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a Controls Engineer do?
- A Controls Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial robots. They work in manufacturing, automotive, and process industries to optimize production and ensure system reliability.
- What certifications do Controls Engineers need?
- Common certifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Professional, Siemens Certified Professional, FANUC Robot certifications, ABB Robot Programming certifications, and TIA Portal certifications. Industry experience is often valued as highly as certifications.
- How do I hire a Controls Engineer?
- On Automate America, you can search for Controls Engineers by skill, location, and availability. Post a contract with your requirements, review applicant profiles and certifications, then connect directly or use White Glove managed services.
- What does Nigel do?
- Nigel is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Nigel located?
- Nigel is based in North Aurora, Illinois.
- What does Nigel specialize in?
- Nigel works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, GE, Omron, Wonderware, Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Nigel available for work?
- Availability unknown. Nigel has not marked it recently.
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- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Nigel can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.