Christopher — Controls Engineer
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Programming Skills (8)
I've been working with Ignition since 2019. I have Gold Certification for 8.1
About Me
I am available to work world-wide. I am a highly experienced software and controls engineer with over two decades of industry experience. For the past 6 years I have focused on Scada development with Ignition from 7.7 Vision to 8.1 Perspective. I have the Ignition 8.1 Gold Certification from Inductive Automation.
Professional Competencies (4)
? Designed, installed and commissioned brand new production facility
Manage international team of PLC / software engineers through commissioning of B515 Ecosport
I've been programming PLCs since the 1990s
Technical leadership & problem resolution
Service Radius & Travel
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Scada Engineer - Vantage Data Centers UK ● Ignition 8.1, Python, Modbus TCP ● Development and Support of Scada Projects to Data centers in Europe Scada Development Engineer - Tesla Motors Berlin ● Ignition 7.9-8.1, Python, MySQL ● Development, deployment and support of various Scada projects throughout Tesla using Ignition. • Optimisation of complex queries & indexes using very large tables (>750M rows) • Extensive Python scripting • Troubleshoot PLC & equipment issues through analysis of Ignition data • Direct support to Ignition users for bug fixes and feature enhancements • Migrate Vision resources to Perspective Lead Controls Engineer - Tesla Gigafactory Texas ● Built and managed a team of 30+ contract controls hardware and software engineers to install and commission the Model Y line at Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Responsible for technical delivery of equipment to specification, project planning and budget management. Plant Engineer JST (Thailand) ● Designed, installed and commissioned brand new production facility ● $1m USD budget, operational within 1 year Responsible for: o All aspects of engineering design o Sourcing all equipment: steam boilers, mixing vessels & custom designed machinery o Management of local sub-contractors during installation & commissioning Controls Support Level One (Thailand) ● Rockwell Logix / Kawasaki BR130 Ford Motor Company, Thailand ● ● ● Go-to controls support for various production & project issues for FTM New model integration for BIW Upgrades to EP system in assembly shop PLC Engineer - Jaguar Landrover Shanghai ● Rockwell Logix Siemens S7 ● Developed existing Rockwell PLC standard & provide technical support to line builders (BIW) Modified Rockwell / DCP 'CIMPOS' system to work with polled data collection via OPC Designed similar data collection system for Siemens S7 PLCs (TCF) Developed Excel based tool for ABB Robot module version control PLC Programming Leader Ford Motor Company Brazil ● Managed international team of PLC / software engineers through commissioning of B515 Ecosport Technical leadership & problem resolution Responsible for daily activities of 15 software engineers o Delivery of technical capability of equipment o Work planning and scheduling using MS Project o Project updates to management in USA Equipment: o Rockwell RSLogix5000 with Rockwell 1756-L62S Controllers with GuardLogix o PowerFlex 700 series VFD configuration o RSViewStudio & PanelBuilder / PanelView 1200/1250, PV1400e o EtherNetIP, Stratix switches, Etaps and DLR networks o Interfacing to existing Control Net & DeviceNet systems Consultant Engineer Kraft Foods GMBH, Berlin, Germany ● Analysis of production throughput issues on high speed picking lines ● High speed 'Adept' delta robots with vision guidance Technical Leader Comau Estil UK Siemens S7 BMW L2,L3 BMW Plant, Oxford, UK (Mini) ● Software design, installation and commissioning of various projects for BMW ● Managing small team of software and electrical engineers to achieve project goals o Siemens Simatic Step 7 with S7-300 PLCs, WINCC, ProAgent o Time critical installation during plant shutdown periods Software Technical Lead Comau UK / USA Siemens S7 Krause Perkins Engines, Peterborough, UK ● Commissioning of conveyor systems and auto cells ● Implemented new software interface for Siemens Moby RFID tag readers ● Designed factory monitoring system for logging production information to database with graphical display of line management information o Siemens Simatic Step 7 with S7-300 PLCs Profibus, Ethernet, MPI, WinCCFlex, ProTool o Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, VB.NET; Siemens Simatic Net, OPC.NET Software Engineer ABPlan / Kuka DE Rockwell Logix Ford DCP Tata Motors, Pune, India (Indicar) ● ● ● Engaged to resolve problems with skid transport system Managed upgrade of software in live production environment Later brought back for integration of new models into existing line and to improve cycle time o Rockwell RS Logix 5000 - Ford DCP v10 standard, RSView32 / PanelView o SEW Movitools VFD Drive Configuration and Optimisation PLC Software Engineer Comau Estil UK Schneider PL7 Ford Dagenham Diesel Centre (Lion) ● Upgrade to existing part kitting line – extend and reconfigure line during shutdown, install new TCP/IP network and split network traffic to increase stability, redesign HMI o Modicon / Schneider Premium PLCs (PL7 Pro software) FIPWay & Ethernet o XBT-L1000 HMI software o Microsoft SQL Server Software Engineer Visual Basic.Net Jaguar Landrover, Halewood (L359) Comau Estil UK Rockwell Logix ● Designed and coded desktop application to reverse-generate PLC documentation info from exported PLC files o RS Logix 5000 Import Export V2.7 o Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 / VB.NET
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.
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- What does Christopher do?
- Christopher is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Christopher located?
- Christopher is based in Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri.
- What does Christopher specialize in?
- Christopher works with Ignition, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Python and MySQL as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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