Kenneth — Controls Engineer
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About Me
My career track record demonstrates a broad and in-depth knowledge of Controls Systems Engineering, including the integration of PLC’s, PAC’s, Burner Sys’s, robots, vision, HMI’s, RFID & Barcode systems, and motion control, as well as a solid understanding of Process Control & Instrumentation. My experience covers all categories, from hardware/panel design to CAD drawings, from new program creation to optimization of existing programs, from in-house start-ups to field commissioning, and from data collection to training and mentoring. I’ve demonstrated the ability to learn very quickly, doing so in such diverse industries as Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Optical, Pulp & Paper, Food & Dairy, Wastewater treatment, Building HVAC, and Material Handling. My work and personal travel has taken me to 47 states and nearly 22 countries. I’ve always represented my clients and employers with complete professionalism in interacting with their customers.
I have advanced expertise with PLC’s such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, SLC’s, CompactLogic, Modicon, GE, TI, Omron, Reliance, G&L, C-H, Koyo, and moderate experience with Siemens TIA V14 software. I’ve developed HMI programs for FTView ME/SE, PanelView, Cutler-Hammer, and others, and have also written vision programs for Cognex vision systems. My robotics experience includes various exposure to ABB, Adept, Denso, Epson, Fanuc, Sankyo, and others. I also teamed up to develop a custom SCADA system for an entire manufacturing plant.
I’ve worked in R&D departments on special purpose prototype equipment as well as massive new stamping press projects for General Motors. I excel at cycle time & yield optimization of production lines, having recently been instrumental in nearly doubling an existing line’s throughput, and adding greatly improved reliability as well.
My work ethic is superb and I’ll be there when you need me. My end-user customers include BMW Motorcars of North America, Kraft Foods, General Motors, TRW, Transitions Optical, Abbot Laboratories, Mead, Eaton, BASF, US Filter, Wausau Papers, Zeppelin Systems, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Ford Motors, Tesla, Inc., and many others.
RECOGNITION & LICENSING – I hold a Controls Systems Engineering PE license from NY State and I also earned a Certified Automation Professional (CAP) credential from ISA, the International Society for Automation in 2010.
EDUCATION - AS degree, Electronics Technology, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI, Adept Technologies, Inc. – Completed advanced courses in robotics and vision systems. Rockwell Software – Completed week-long Rockwell FTBatch training and many PLC & PAC courses. Presently continuing self-training in Siemens TIA V14 software. Successfully completed Inductive Automation’s “IGNITION” SCADA software training program. Self-educated in many areas, proven to adapt to new technology, equipment, and programming applications very rapidly.
SKILLS - Programming Languages - Adept V / V+, PLC ladder logic (many brands), various text-based robot languages.
Applications – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Schedule+, MS Project, AutoCAD, and some Visual Basic modifications.
Equipment - PC’s, PLC’s, PAC’s, DCS’s, 6-Axis, SCARA & Cartesian robots, SCADA, Vision systems, AC/DC Drives, HMI, pneumatics, motor controls, steppers, servo’s, ultrasonics, label printers, conveying systems, bar-code labelers/scanners, RFID, photo-eyes, proximity sensors, and many other I/O devices and interfaces, Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, DH+, FieldBus, ProfiNet, DeviceNET, Honeywell BAS, etc.. Languages – I read and speak some French.
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Customer Reviews(1)
Ken was a great guy, but was unable to commit to the rigorous schedule we needed him for.
Work Experience(1)
Sr. Controls Engineer, Calvary Robotics, Inc., Greenville, SC May 17 to Present – Wrote and debugged Siemens PLC program for custom $750k automobile assembly station for Tesla, Inc. The machine incorporated dual 6-axis Fanuc robots, part feeders, Intelligent Actuators, Cognex cameras, and safety utilizing Profinet networking. Also performed controls hardware design, Programming, and debug/start-up for machines using Allen-Bradley PLC's. Sr. Controls Engineer, FlexLink Systems, Inc., Allentown, PA Sep 16 to Jan 17 – Contract Engineer. Wrote and debugged CompactLogix PLC program from scratch for custom $1M packaging system for medical devices for Proctor & Gamble Company. Machine incorporated solenoids, motors, servos, thermal controls, vacuum generators, automated conveying system, and the integration of a product cartoner. PLC system included Allen-Bradley Point I/O components. Sr. Controls Engineer, Affiliated Engineers Inc., Madison, WI Feb 15 to Jan 16 – Contract Engineer. Worked onsite at Baxalta in Covington, GA as an Owner's Representative (CA) engineer during the construction of a major (~$2B) greenfield pharmaceutical plant specializing in blood immunology. Conducted (inspection) walks of semi-completed and completed areas of construction to verify hardware and confirm GMP. Focused heavily on the plant's HVAC systems' controls, but also addressed process control issues. Provided some controls design input as necessary, as well as expertise in integrating HVAC and process controls. Attended meetings of the highest level daily to answer controls and instrumentation questions and issues. Worked with construction industry leaders Turner Construction and Fluor. Worked with Honeywell BAS. Sr. Controls Engineer, Affiliated Construction Services, Madison, WI Jul 14 to Jan 15 – Contract Engineer. Designed control systems for engine test cells and fuel systems, developed software logic for PLC's and HMI's. Performed factory FAT, site installation support and start-up and testing. Created/reviewed/revised schematic drawing packages including P&ID's. Worked with safety PLC's. (Cummins Diesel & U. S. Environmental Protection Agency). Sr. Controls Engineer, Teksult, Inc., Greer, SC May 13 to Jun 14 – Contractor. Hardware and software upgrades and new systems for Batch control of chemical processes, custom robotic weld cells, and major appliance manufacturing. Wrote and directed FAT's at customer site (BASF & Ford Motor Company). Sr. Controls Engineer, Zeppelin Systems USA, Odessa, FL Sep 12 to Apr 13 – Contractor. Electrical control panel design for large food processing and industrial process systems. These systems included both Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC's. Created complete drawing sets utilizing AutoCAD, as well as BOM's, I/O and instrument listings using Excel. Purchased all components and supervised assembly/testing. Sr. Controls Engineer, Spacesaver Corp., Fort Atkinson, WI Jan 12 to Jun 12 – Contractor. Automation controls engineering & production team support. Sr. Controls Engineer, Transitions Optical, Inc., Pinellas Park, FL Oct 07 to Nov 11 – Contractor. Automation controls engineering and integration for systems using A-B ControlLogix PAC's, robotics, RFID, PanelView/RSView/Factory Talk, Ultra3000 drives, vision, and networking. Helped develop a new SCADA system. Optimized production equipment software for greatly increased throughput (200%) and reliability. Sr. Controls Engineer, R & D dept., Essilor of America, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL (Optical Lenses) Jan 01 to Dec 06 – Contractor. (Also Jul 92 to May 98 as an Employee). Complete automation and process control system integration design and programming for prototypes and large volume production systems. Lead controls engineer for international installation, commissioning, optimization, upgrade, and support team. Sr. Controls Engineer, Acro Automation, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Apr 99 to Jan 01 - Contractor status. Engineering & integration of controls systems including PLC's, HMI's, and safety devices for assembly apparatus, test stands, and for robotic welding systems for the automotive plants. Wrote specs and BOM's, directed field commissioning. Wrote new programs for various industrial systems. Designed high pressure (7000 psi) systems. (TRW Corp.). Sr. Controls Engineer, ABB Flexible Automation, Inc., New Berlin, WI, Oct 98 to Mar 99 - Contractor status. Engineering and design of integrated systems linking ABB robots, PLC's, and safety devices. Wrote controls specifications, compiled BOM's, wrote new PLC programs and test plans. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Wausau Papers, Inc., Wausau, WI, Aug 90 to Apr 92 – Ind. Contractor status. Controls and instrumentation system design for papermaking process. Managed administration of simultaneous projects in the pulp, paper-making, dye control, and water treatment areas. Fully responsible for capital project budgets totaling over $1 million. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Mead Paper Co., Inc., Escanaba, MI, Dec 89 to Jul 90 - Contractor status. Controls & instrumentation system design for paper coating and converting machinery. Lead engineer for controls and instrumentation start-up of two new super-calendar roll presses ($20 million each). Conducted extensive on-site training of engineers and technicians. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Abbott Laboratories, Inc., North Chicago, IL, Aug 89 to Dec 89 – Contractor status. Designed and implemented pharmaceutical control systems and software for antibiotic centrifuges in Illinois and Puerto Rico. Worked with hazardous controls locations.
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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 Kenneth do?
- Kenneth is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Kenneth located?
- Kenneth is based in Cleveland, South Carolina.
- What does Kenneth specialize in?
- Kenneth works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Cognex, Siemens, Autodesk, Adept as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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