Allen — Controls Systems Lead
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2016 - present Jones Lang LaSalle Edwardsville, IL Controls Systems Lead - JLL provides distribution management for Amazon fulfillment centers. Controllers include: Allen Bradley- ControLogix, Compactlogix. HMI platforms included: Factory Talk SE and ME. - Warehouse Management Systems - Conveyor systems
2014 - 2016 Challenge Mfg. Bridgeton, MO Plant Controls Engineer - Robots included: ABB welding and material handling robots. Controllers included: Allen Bradley- GuardLogix, ControLogix, Compactlogix. HMI platforms included: Factory Talk SE and ME. My specific projects included: Robot cells using ABB IRC5 control. - Robotic Weld Cells (MIG, Spot, Dispensers, ABB IRC5 robots) - Emhart welders, Dengensha welders
2013 - 2014 CEC Controls Wentzville, MO Project Engineer - CEC integrates controls for the automotive industry. Controllers included: Allen Bradley- GuardLogix, ControLogix, Compactlogix, Siemens, and Modicon. HMI platforms included: Factory Talk SE and ME. Drafting packages include: Autocad 2013 LT. Clients included GM, Ford, Chrysler and others. My specific projects included: fork transfer, VDL, plant routing, paint, body, barcode, and RFID process systems. - Ford Assembly Plants (Conveyors, Fork Transfers, Robot Cell Interface, VDL systems) - General Motors Assembly Plants (Conveyors, VDL systems, Fork Transfers, Error Proofing, Robot Cell Interface, Phosphate Monitoring and Control System, Wash-Water control systems, Fluid Fill Stations)
ICC St. Louis, MO 2013 - 2014 Electrical Engineer - ICC integrates filling lines and process controls for the food and beverage industry. - Controllers included: Allen Bradley- GuardLogix, ControLogix, Compactlogix, Siemens, and Modicon. - Clients included Anheuser-Busch, Miller/Coors and others. My specific projects included mixing-tank batch and storage-tank controls, filling lines, and CLO2 Clean in process systems
2012 Melton Machine Washington, MO (contract) Electrical Engineer - Melton makes automatic welding machines for the automotive industry. The machines make exhausts, shock absorbers, and catalytic converters. I worked with Mitsubishi Q series PLC's, Kuka Robots, and Allen Bradley Control Logix and Micrologix. Melton makes automotive welding machines using Fanuc, Motoman, Panasonic, and Kuka robots. I have used Allen Bradley Micrologix, Compact logix, and Q-series Mitsubishi controllers there
2008 - 2012 Zagar Equipment Euclid, Oh Electrical Engineer - The latest projects include a two station drilling machine for making banjo bolts. The Part cycle time is 6 seconds. The controller is Allen-Bradley Compactlogix L33 and six Kinetix 350 servo drives, Allen-Bradley Panelview Plus 1000. - Engineered HMI touch screens and controllers for Zagar flexible CNC drill and tap machines using Baldor E100 Servos using Nextmove E100 and Smartmove controllers, as well as Exor screens. Designed machines using Mitsubishi E-Designer and G-Developer, Allen Bradley CompactLogix, Micrologix 1500, SLC505
2007 - 2008 Desco Equipment Twinsburg, Oh Electrical Engineer - Engineered HMI touch screens for Desco rotary cap printers using Allen Bradly RSView as well as Panelbuilder32. I have designed Desco printers using Mitsubishi E-Designer and G-Developer, Allen Bradley CompactLogix, Micrologix 1500, SLC505. I have engineered three node RSLinx Ethernet networks on Desco printers using a Panelview +, Compactlogix, and Powerflex 70. Duties included creating and updating BOM's and using Syspro to order new parts. I have used SMC pneumatics to control oiler pumps, and cap stops. I have created parameter lists on excel for Allen Bradley Powerflex 40 and 70 drives, and Mitsubishi S500 drive systems
2006 - 2007 PanelTech Beachwood, Oh Electrical Engineer - Developed, implemented and oversaw the installation and startup of an HMI touch screen tool counter for Warner Swasey CNC milling machine using Delta Screen Editor. On another project I translated Automation Direct Source to Delta WPL code for a 2 ton rotating table. I programmed Oatey fast tool riveter to work with Vibcon for increased part production
2000 - 2006 Klockner-Moeller Electric Garfield Hts. OH Electrical Technician - Redesigned boiler feed panel for more efficient operation - Trouble shooting and correction of schematic drawings for control panels. Successfully completed plc programming class for PS-4 Moeller plc as well as HMI touch screen implementation. - Duties included design, fabrication, and wiring of PLC control panels using Moeller, Allen-Bradley, as well as other components. Experience included the design of motor, and process controls using AutoCAD
AE Properties Atlanta, GA 1992 - 2000 Real Estate Investor - Founder and manager of residential real estate company, I - I bought, sold, and renovated properties with over 20% profit. - Held and profitably subdivided 68 acre Christmas tree farm for five years. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND MEMBERSHIPS - AB Classes - RSLogix5, RSLogix5000, SoftLogix5, RSView AB - ControlNet and Ethernet Network Certifications - - Siemens Classes - Siemens TIA platform, Siemens Networks - GM Supply Power - Ford Supplier Portal - Technology Experience - AUTO CAD 2013. - Microsoft Office Suite. - RSLogix 5. - RSLogix 500. - RSLogix 5000. - Panelbuilder 32. - Panelbuilder 1400 - RSView32 and RSView Studio - RSSoftLogix5 - Rockwell FactoryTalk - Visual Basic - C/C++ - Fortran - AB VFD (1336, PowerFlex4, 70, 700) - Control Techniques SP Drives - AB Servo (Ultra 3000, Kinetics 350, 6000) - Baldor Servo Controls - Mitsubishi Q series PLC
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