Charley — Controls Engineer
Charley
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Programming Skills (19)
Design, build, and install of automated Equipment as specified by customers including PLCs, PCs, Operator Interfaces, Laser Markers, Vision Systems, Pneumatic Controls, Safety PLCs, Test Equipment, measurement devices.
About Me
Electrical design of automated equipment, robotic equipment, and computer networks, complete with drawings and operation manuals. Supervision of the construction of equipment and installation of same. Supervision of teams for troubleshooting and startup of automated plants. Redesign and rebuild of automated equipment in special radioactive environment. Programming of PLCs and operator interface PCs. Programming in BASIC and beginning in C languages. Expertise in using and programming Computer Technology’s Interact Operator Interface & Control software. User and programmer of LookOut Operator Interface Software, Think-N-Do programming software, Cisco Call Manager Phone System setup and assist program including wireless and wired VOIP phones, Setup and Maintenance of office and production PCs Maintenance of automated equipment, Cognex and Keyence Vision Systems.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Owner /Operator of GDC Services & Automation, Project Manager at Automation Engineering, Electrical Shop Manager & Purchasing Department Manager at Young Engineering, Plant Manager at New Dimension Paper, Chief Electrical Maintenance Technician at J.B.L. Corporation, Catering Manager for Arby’s
Software Competencies (1)
Work Experience(10)
Custom Automated Warehouse Equipment and Solutions Michelin Warehouse 3601 Highway 101 Woodruff, SC 29388 August 2019 – April 2020 Temporary position to help with start-up and commissioning of automated warehouse systems including troubleshooting, programming, and reprogramming. All systems networked for access from office, home, or warehouse floor. Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs. Kuka Robots.
Post Manufacturing of Michelin Tires Piedmont, SC Managed the completion of facility when Plant Manager became ill, including air, power, water, sewage, bathrooms, lighting, dock doors, walls, sign installation, parking lot painting, floor coverings, and office furniture. Managed installation, completion, and commissioning of five lines. Performed maintenance and setup on Network and PCs. Installed automated receptionist. Verified process and equipment. Modified and updated existing equipment. Edited programs for new and existing lines. Utilized Allen Bradley PLCs. Worked with Fanuc Robots
Custom Designed And Built Automated Equipment Spartanburg, SC 29303 Design, build, and install of automated Equipment as specified by customers including PLCs, PCs, Operator Interfaces, Laser Markers, Vision Systems, Pneumatic Controls, Safety PLCs, Test Equipment, measurement devices, and others as specified by customers
Automotive – Stainless Steel Catalytic Convertor Manufacturer Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Mickey Landreth, Maintenance Manager Network and PC maintenance and setup, programming and electrical maintenance and upgrade of all production equipment, oversaw installation of new equipment, electrical design and programming of new equipment, electrical inventory management, Phone system replacement, integration, and management., PC asset management, Supervision of electrical contractors. Design and redesign of equipment
Hydro Electric Generating Equipment South East Region Jim Fulmer, Regional Manager Maintenance and upgrade of controls including PCs and PLCs. Reprogramming of computers and PLCs to improve performance and reliability. Supervision of electrical subcontractors. Maintenance and rebuild of Generators
Custom Automated Control Systems Pelham Davis Circle Greenville, SC Design, build, and install of automated Equipment as specified by customers including PLCs, PCs, Operator Interfaces, Pneumatic Controls, Test Equipment, measurement devices, and others as specified by customers
Custom Automated Control Systems Cannon Avenue Fountain Inn, SC Custom designed automated equipment control using PC and PLC control of process and data for pneumatic conveyance of plastic bottle resin chips, and for automated bar coding by laser and sorting of fuel rods for nuclear use including PLC programming, loop sheets, panel layouts, operator interface programming, supervision of installation and check-out crews, and network management.
Automated Control Systems Greer, SC January 1994 – May 1997 Nancy Faust, Office Manager Custom designed automated equipment control using PC and PLC control of process and data for uranium handling systems, for pneumatic conveyance of plastic bottle resin chips, conveyor systems, and for automated bar coding by laser and sorting of fuel rods for nuclear use including PLC programming, loop sheets, panel layouts, operator interface programming, and supervision of installation and check-out crews
Custom Automated Equipment 16 P & N Drive Greenville, SC Bill Clark, Owner Design, program, build, and installation of automated equipment in conjunction with mechanical engineer including robotics, pick and place machines, and small table-top automatic machines using pneumatic, PLC, and PC control. Wrote technical manuals.
Tandematic Equipment for textile web processing Cannon Campground Road Spartanburg, SC George Lark, Vice President Ebun Surka, Vice President Design, program, and build automated textile web handling equipment using PLC and pneumatic control. Wrote technical manuals. Headed the purchasing department including supervision of stock room personnel.
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
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 Charley do?
- Charley is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Charley located?
- Charley is based in Gray Court, South Carolina.
- What does Charley specialize in?
- Charley works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Microsoft Office Suite, Schneider Electric, KUKA as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Charley available for work?
- Availability unknown. Charley has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Charley?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Charley can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.






















