Duncan — Controls Engineer
Duncan
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Programming Skills (6)
Very good with all logix5000 platform controllers. Writing original programs, modifying and troubleshooting existing programs... lots of experience.
PLC interface and material handling robots. ABB integrated vision.
2D vision for integration with ABB robot. Visual inspection for assembly poke yoke and size for qc in forging area.
Experience in BMW body-in-white as well as standalone machines with Siemens controllers
Autocad layout for P&ID/electrical cabinet drawings
Programming for new pick and place operations
About Me
Engineer with strong experience in capital project management and leading teams in all aspects of integrating complex industrial automated systems. Proven ability to program on a wide array of PLC and robot platforms using efficient programming techniques.
Skilled Trades (5)
Professional Competencies (13)
Applications (8)
Work Experience(4)
Present Internal controls and automation resource for industrialization team. Responsible for managing controls projects as well as supervising all controls activities in large capacity-related, cost-savings, or new product industrialization projects. Acting as knowledge resource for local manufacturing and controls engineers at all manufacturing sites across North America. • Programming AB and Siemens PLCs and conforming to various standards from plant to plant • Robot Programming on ABB, Fanuc and Yaskawa • Electrical and Network Design: Electrical control cabinets, local EthernetI/P, Profibus, and Devicenet networks, Higher level MES systems (iGear, Windchill, Apriso FlexNet) • Design and integration of gear machine tending, forging press, palletization, and welding robot cells • R&D: Working with vendors on development of advanced manufacturing process' including laser welding on large gear sets and 3D robotic bin-picking
Integrating Siemens PLC systems on new, automated BMW body shop lines in Spartanburg, SC and Swindon, England. Very time critical work requiring adapting to new situations quickly and working under high pressure. • Programming Seimens PLCs to BMW's L7 and F25 Standards • Programming Visualization Software using Zenon and WinCC • Configuration of Pilz Safety Bus and Phoenix Contact Interbus as well as of Profinet and Profibus applications • Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems on factory floor
As a project engineer for a control systems integrator in the water/wastewater industry, projects are taken from the initial bidding stage, through panel design, PLC programming, HMI integration, start-up and commissioning. Heavy emphasis is placed on cost containment, reliable programming, and adherence to customer specifications. • Panel and network layouts using AutoCAD • Simple controls using relays, timers, and starters • PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon) • HMI programming (WinCC, Intellution iFix, Wonderware)
A water treatment plant operator must posses a variety of skills. In addition to knowledge of analytical chemistry, hydraulics, and water science that is required to control the processes, a mechanical inclination is also required. • received a class "A" surface water treatment license from the state of North Carolina • diagnosed problems with, repaired, and changed out instrumentation equipment, controllers, and pumps • worked in high-stress situations (ie: power outages, floods, and large equipment failures)
Education / Training / Certificates(1)
Fully automated beer brewing machine with HMI
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 Duncan do?
- Duncan is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Duncan located?
- Duncan is based in Asheville, North Carolina.
- What does Duncan specialize in?
- Duncan works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, Cognex, Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Duncan available for work?
- Availability unknown. Duncan has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Duncan?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Duncan can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.








