Chris — Controls Engineer

Design experience using AutoCad, AutoCad Electrical, EPLAN, and RUPLAN.

In process maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures.

Extensive PLC programming with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE PLCS.

Working well with production workers to address robot faults and to identify any potential problems that may exist in the automation process. Also, working closely with management to ensure all scheduled maintenance is completed and up to date.

Responsible for all aspects of robotics maintenance at Gestamp’s blanking facility. Robotics cell optimization. Ensuring all robots are running at peak performance while using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and eliminate any downtime in spot welding process.

PLC troubleshooting (editing) with RSLogix 5000 software as well as extensive troubleshooting and repairs to circuit boards.

Robot Programmer Vision Guided Robotics Birmingham, AL, United States

programming Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc Robots (not just teaching points) for CNC loading, Material Handling.

Installation and commissioning of robotic cells. ● Programming from scratch as well as commissioning OLPs. Extremely high level of programming. Full integration of all robotic motion with PLC controls. Complete program development. ● Applications include: Spot Welding, MIG Welding, Arplas Welding (Dimple), Material Handling, Dimplers, Sealers (Nordson), Nut Welding (GE Schmidt NVS), Automatic Tool Changers(ATI), Tip Dress, Automatic Cap Changers, Date Stamp, Ped Welding, Roll Hemming, and Auto Racking. Vertical/Horizontal Tooling, Dial Tables, Trunnions, and RTUs. ● Configuration and setup of all Fanuc robots in cells. UserFrames, RTCP, I/O config, collision zones, weld/sealer/pressure schedules, and DCS setup from the teach pendant. ● Some KUKA programming experience. Roll hemming applications. Doors and Sunroofs. ● RSLogix 5000/FactoryTalk troubleshooting/editing. ● BOS 6000 Software troubleshooting/editing. ● RoboGuide Simulation Software.

Develop control logics and instrumentation primarily in the automotive industry. ● Maintained, modified, and redesigned existing control systems ● CAD softwares include: AutoCAD, EPLAN, and RUPLAN. ● Created complete documentation to ensure end-users have complete knowledge of control systems. ● Extensive simulation programming with Allen Bradley, Siemens Step7, RoboGuide, and RobotStudio. ● HMI Programming with FactoryTalk. ● Proficient with ABB IRB6000 series robots with both S4C and IRC5 controllers. ● Fanuc R-2000 i B, R-1000 i A, and ArcMate-100 i C robots with RG2 teach pendants.

● Responsible with all the aspects of manufacturing Electrical fence chargers. ● Complete assembly of electrical circuit boards. ● Testing at a component level using meters and oscilloscopes. ● Extensive troubleshooting and repairs to circuit boards. ● Simple Circuit design.

Construction of control panels and control buildings used to monitor sub stations throughout the US. ● Installation and troubleshooting of gas analyzers in control buildings used at chemical plants. ● PLC, SCADA, HMI panels. ● Omron and Siemens family of PLCs. ● Testing of switches, relays, breakers, indicator lights, etc. ● On site installations and troubleshooting.

Construction of large scale security systems mainly used in the corrections industry. ● Access control, CCTV, DVRs, and Servers. ● Low voltage circuits. Analog to digital signal conversions. ● Several on site start-ups and repairs. ● MicroLogix PLCs, breakers, relays, switches, video and touchscreen controls.

Responsible for the construction of multiple types of control panels according to the schematics provided by the engineering department. ● Wiring components such as PLCs, breakers, relays, switches, buttons, drives, contactors, lights, heaters, and gas analyzers. Low voltage and high voltage wiring. ● Motor Control Systems. Construction of 480V 3 phase systems. Variable Frequency Drives. ● Familiar with several component brands such as GE, Allen Bradley, Square D, Siemens, and others. ● Sub panel layout. ● Enclosure layout and construction. Very meticulous and sensitive to the process of punching holes to reduce if not eliminate surface flaws and improper placement of components such as HMIs. HMI programming. ● Troubleshooting of Control Systems ● On site Installs/Repairs. ● Mainly Allen Bradley family of PLCs. ● Revisions to schematics using AutoCad.