Ilya — Controls Engineer
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Programming Skills (4)
Complete electrical design using Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC line of the products
Responsible for complete electrical hardware design and drawings development (AutoCAD).
Completed electrical hardware control design for Daimler Chrysler WORLD ENGINE PROGRAM based on Mitsubishi, Telemecanique product lines
About Me
A Global Senior Automation / Controls Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive, power distribution and construction industries. Accomplished in hardware design, PLC programming, PLC Networking, HMI development, test and measurement of equipment and troubleshooting automotive production lines and machines. Extensive experience with the Detroit Three OEMs in start-up operations, troubleshooting and multiple assembly, transmission and welding projects. Highly regarded for hands on management style, building effective customer relations and possessing strong technical skills. Multilingual team player committed to delivering quality results.
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Software Competencies (6)
Professional Competencies (7)
Responsible for managing designs and start ups and debugged material handling robotics systems for the Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant utilizing project based Step 7 Siemens line products
Responsible for complete electrical hardware design and drawings development (AutoCAD). The design based on Allen Bradley, Siemens, other line of products, used IO link communication as well
Providing engineering solutions and technical support through all phases of a project for Ford Livonia TP, electrical design fully automatic, heavy duty, PLC-controlled machines, each with an industrial PC-based hard bearing unbalance measuring system and pierce correction, engineered for 10R80 transmission Gear Assemblies
Responsible for electrical documentation and drawings development (ElectroCAD) and build support, robot interface and controls. Using safety controllers (GuardLogix, PILZ, ProfiSafe), VFD and Servo Motor control (Siemens and Allen Bradley)
Participation in engineering and product development meetings.
Supervised and provided technical guidance to less experienced engineers during start ups and debugging operations for Chrysler's plants.
Accomplished in hardware design, PLC programming, PLC Networking, HMI development, test and measurement of equipment and troubleshooting automotive production lines and machines.
Applications (6)
Tier One Supplier of automotive body in white, welding and assembly lines. • Responsible for complete control designs BIW assembly and welding lines ( Durango, Grand Cherokee projects ).
• Managed the Material handling Robots interface for the conveyor system for Chrysler plants.
Completed support for field service transmission final assembly line for ZF Batavia transmission plant (Step 7 Siemens).
Experienced in Powertrain test, underbody test based LabVIEW 6I (DACU), signal and image acquisition and processing, Wonderware (HMI).
Controls design based on Siemens Step 7, Wonderware, ProTool, WinCC, motion control, Fanuc, ABB robot. Siemens servodrives.
Work Experience(1)
Controls Engineer Industrial Automation LLC - Rochester Hills, MI - 2017-05 - Present Responsible for complete electrical hardware design and drawings development (AutoCAD). The design based on Allen Bradley, Siemens, other line of products, used IO link communication as well. Done 9 projects • Hole punch presses, • Ultrasonic Welders machine, • Press Insertion & punch machine, etc All projects were successfully complete and shipped to customers. For all projects were minimized expenses for materials and provided cost-effective automated solutions. Controls Engineer Motor City Electric Co - Detroit, MI - 2017-01 - 2017-05 FCA SHAP, DT 19 Programs. Responsible for complete electrical documentation and drawings development (AutoCAD) for Final Flat Top conveyors, based on Allen Bradley product. I got it 40% approval. Responsible for design graphics for FIS SHAP - South BIW and South Paint Shop (all new equipment), created chart for machines naming, FIS PLC chart. Projects done: • Final Flat Top conveyors for FCA SHAP. • FIS Graphics for BIW and Paint Shop Controls Engineer Balance Technology Inc - Whitmore Lake, MI - 2016-04 - 2016-12 Manufactures precision measurement and testing equipment. Responsible for electrical documentation and drawings development (ElectroCAD) and build support, robot interface and controls. Using safety controllers (GuardLogix, PILZ, ProfiSafe), VFD and Servo Motor control (Siemens and Allen Bradley). Participation in engineering and product development meetings. Follow customer machine standards (Ford, GM), customer engineers and approval process. Installing and troubleshooting hardware and peripheral devices. Responsible for Identification complex problems, reviewing related material, developing and implementation solutions, assistance with machine power-up at our facility and / or customer site. Projects done: • Providing engineering solutions and technical support through all phases of a project for Ford Livonia TP, electrical design fully automatic, heavy duty, PLC-controlled machines, each with an industrial PC-based hard bearing unbalance measuring system and pierce correction, engineered for 10R80 transmission Gear Assemblies. (2 of them). • Fully Automatic Horizontal Two Plane Balancer with Dual Axial Automatic Correction Drills for Permanent Magnet Powertrain Rotors. (China) • Provided the necessary electrical design and material to supply a new part fixture assembly for dual motor engine cooling fan assembly for Subaru Impreza model. Controls Engineer JB Autotech LLC - Livonia, MI - 2015-08 - 2016-03 • Responsible for the software design, developing project by name ADA WasteWater phase 1. • Startup, commission project in site ADA, Ohio • Design based on Siemens TIA 13 Portal projects. • Phase 1 included sequence of 5 pumps in auto, manual and service modes, based on level and time. Set all analog set points properly. Responsible for working with customer on Ohio WasteWater plant Controls Engineer STEGNER CONTROLS - Auburn Hills, MI - 2015-03 - 2015-07 • Responsible for the design, developing electrical design of honing machine. • Design based on AutoCAD 2015, AutoCad Electrical. Complete electrical design using Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC line of the products. Safety PLC. Ethernet, CAN Buss and other networking. • Creating BOM. Coordinate Pneumatic design and lubrication system design. • Responsible for working with customer site and follow up latest Ford standards. Controls Engineer WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL. Inc - Charter Township of Commerce, MI - 2013-09 - 2015-03 • Summary of responsibilities: be responsible for the design, implementation and verification of embedded real-time software for engine control applications. • Developing and testing embedded engine control system software. • Controls design based on PLC - AutomationDirect (Productivity Suite Programming Software), HMI- CMORE. • Hardwire based on Microsoft Visio and Pro-E software. Used hardware LabVIEW for testing engines, pumps. • Debugging, testing, start up test bench and stand for HASS/HEALP. • Support testing the pumps and engines Design Consultant TechprogessUSA - Oak Park, MI - 2012-01 - 2013-10 Summary of responsibilities: be responsible for the design, developing data base, web design and other CIS tasks. OCC full time student - major CIS (see education section) Industrial Controls Engineer INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM, L.L.C - Troy, MI - 2007-05 - 2011-12 • Summary of responsibilities: ensuring that mass-production machinery and process control developments and designs comply with INERGY's industrial specifications and standards. • Controls design based on Siemens Step 7, Wonderware, ProTool, WinCC, motion control, Fanuc, ABB robot. Siemens servodrives. • Reviewed product designs to assure compliance with Company standards and specifications. • Initiated and identified manufacturing issues and resolved production issues that improved productivity and saved costs. • Monitored plant production processes to assure operations functioned at optimal operating levels. Controls Engineer POM GROUP, INC - Auburn Hills, MI - 2006-04 - 2007-04 • Responsible for designing electrical hardware and software Direct Metal Deposition machines utilizing WAGO Hardware and Software, Siemens S7, Fanuc and ABB Robotic applications for DMD process. • Designed DMD control systems that simplified the process, improved productivity and reduced operating costs. • Control systems were based on AB PLC5 / 80-RS5Logix, PB1400 and PowerFlex 70. Project Controls Engineer JS CONTROLS - Utica, MI - 2004-02 - 2006-04 • Responsible for managing designs and start ups and debugged material handling robotics systems for the Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant utilizing project based Step 7 Siemens line products. • Managed the Material handling Robots interface for the conveyor system for Chrysler plants. • Optimized selection of equipment and components to reduce cost of operations. Controls Design Engineer CINETIC AUTOMATION - Farmington Hills, MI - 2003-02 - 2004-01 • Responsible for electrical and automation hardware design. • Completed electrical hardware control design for Daimler Chrysler WORLD ENGINE PROGRAM based on Mitsubishi, Telemecanique product lines (VFD, Servodrives, etc.) • Completed support for field service transmission final assembly line for ZF Batavia transmission plant (Step 7 Siemens). Controls Field Service Engineer INDICON INC - Dearborn, MI - 2002-05 - 2003-01 • Responsible for design changes in hardware, panel views, update logic, added new items and provided technical support to the Dearborn Truck Plant. • Control system was based on AB PLC5 / 80-RS5Logix, PB1400, PowerFlex 70, 700 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive. Trained and pass test Safe2work. • Effected equipment and process changes that resulted in improved operating efficiencies and successful runoff. Controls Design Engineer CINETIC AUTOMATION - Farmington Hills, MI - 2001-12 - 2002-04 • Responsible for redesign, update, addition of new items and providing technical support in the start up of 16 conveyor zones for Chrysler Kokomo IN Transmission Plant. • Control design was based on Siemens product line, Siemens Step 7 V.5.1, Pro Tool V5.1, Simodrive 611U, integrated step 7 application. • Worked on acceptance and validation. • Trained and used RS5000 MicroLogix. Lead Controls Design Engineer THIELENHAUS MICROFINISH CORP - Novi, MI - 2001-02 - 2001-12 • Designed and debugged controls part of the six fully automatic MICROFINISH machines dedicated to ZF BATAVIA L.L.C. CFT TRANSMISSION PROGRAM. Control design was based on Siemens. • Product line, Siemens Step 7 V.5.1, Pro Tool V5.1, Simodrive 611U integrated Step 7 applications. • Trained in Siemens equipment applications Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer SVERDRUP CO. Technology - 2000-03 - 2000-12 • Designed and provided field service for test systems, dealing with LM90 Fanuc, AB Servodrives, Cimpicity, Ethernet communication for cell #15 and cell #13 emission test for Chelsea Proving Ground. • Experienced in Powertrain test, underbody test based LabVIEW 6I (DACU), signal and image acquisition and processing, Wonderware (HMI). • Accomplished calibration, configuration for analog devices. • Passed ISO 9001 exam and National Instrumentation training seminar. Controls Design Engineer DCT, Inc - 1998-10 - 2000-01 • Completed programs for control systems, specifically automotive Underbody applications, systems that included conveyors, robots, hard tool welding, transfers and fixtures utilizing AB PLC-5/60 R8.04, RSLogix 5, 500 V4, AB Panelbuider 1400e, interface Robots ABB, Nachi, Sanyo, Motion Control,, FIS Chrysler standard, diagnostics. • Supervised and provided technical guidance to less experienced engineers during start ups and debugging operations for Chrysler's plants. Controls Design Engineer UTICA ENTERPRISES INC - Shelby, MI - 1996-03 - 1998-09 Tier One Supplier of automotive body in white, welding and assembly lines. • Responsible for complete control designs BIW assembly and welding lines ( Durango, Grand Cherokee projects ). • Programs (hardware and software) for control systems, specifically automotive BIW (Body-in-White) applications systems that included conveyors, robots, hard tool welding, transfers and fixtures utilizing AB PLC-5/60 R8.04, RSLogix 5, 500 V4, AB Panelbuider 1400e, interface Robots ABB, Nachi, Sanyo, Motion Control.
Education / Training / Certificates(4)
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 Ilya do?
- Ilya is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Ilya located?
- Ilya is based in Oak Park, Michigan.
- What does Ilya specialize in?
- Ilya works with Siemens, Autodesk, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, Welding as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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