Michael — Controls Engineer
Michael
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Michael
ProfessionalContractor #12526
Primary Occupation
Controls Engineer
Tecumseh, Michigan
Pay Rates
31
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Work History on Automate America
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Programming Skills (6)
Allen Bradley / Rockwell
SLC 500, PLC-2, PLC-3, PLC-5, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk
Siemens
S7, WINCC, TIA Portal, , , , ,
GE
Schneider Electric
Dürr
Microsoft
About Me
Technical Expertise & Experience:
- Extensive controls hardware and software design, debug, and troubleshooting – manufacturing plant and OEM shop floor
- Robots, Vision Systems, Servos, Motor Controllers, Transducers, Ultra-Sonic, Lasers, Welders, Leak Test, Gaging, Signature Analysis
- Extensive experience working with trades, production personnel, and management. Strong training experience
- Extensive experience with production ramp, parts flow, bottlenecks, cycle time improvements, process improvements, downtime reduction, lost build issues, quality and defect issues, open issues management, and engineering work during production SOPs
- Experience with material handling, assembly and testing systems, process control, machining & welding systems
- Extensive programming experience: Allen-Bradley – All PLCs, Siemens Step 7, Modicon, and GE PLCs, and PC based control systems
- Extensive HMI programming experience: PanelMate, Panelview, Intellution, Iconics, WonderWare, HMICE, Visual Basic, HTML-CSS
- InterBus, DeviceNet, and Profibus I/O BUS, Data-Hwy, Mod-Bus, RF, Ethernet, OPC, and serial communications
- High-speed LAN design, installation, and operation experience. Client Server and Web Server system design and deployment
- VB 5.0, 6.0, VB.Net, VBA, VB Script, C, C++, MS-Access, MSSQL, & MySQL database design, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax
- Advanced machine diagnostic software & methods. Engineering, plant floor Client-Server based and Web based systems
Project Management Expertise & Experience:
- Extensive team leadership, control system engineering project and IT project management experience
- Extensive experience with productivity improvement, cost reduction strategy planning and execution, and Process Redesign
- Dynamic idea generation and creative problem solving skills. Strong organizational, time management, scheduling and expediting skills
- Effective interpersonal and customer relations skills. Strong training and presentation ability
- Strong workstation PC skills; Microsoft Windows development tools, MS Office, and MS Project
Skilled Trades (1)
Welding
Software Competencies (1)
Windows
Professional Competencies (14)
Complex Problem Solving
Cost Reduction
Customer Service
Design
Engineering
HMI Programming
Machining
Manufacturing
Problem Solving
Process Control
Project Management
Robotics
system design
troubleshooting
Applications (21)
Assembly
automated production
Automated Production Systems
Automation
Communications
Design
Engine Assembly
Engineering
Equipment Installation
final assembly
HMI
Machining
Manufacturing
Material Handling
Powertrain
process improvement
production systems
Robotics
Servo Drives
Welding
welding systems
Eligibility
US citizen
Work Experience(6)
General Electric
American Axle and Manufacturing
General Motors
Ford Motor Company
Applied Manufacturing Technologies
AJAX
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 Michael do?
- Michael is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Michael located?
- Michael is based in Tecumseh, Michigan.
- What does Michael specialize in?
- Michael works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, GE, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Dürr as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Michael available for work?
- Availability unknown. Michael has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Michael?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Michael can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.