John — Controls Engineer
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Electrical Engineer since 2015 I have been employed by the following companies: Broyhill Industries Company
Field Service Engineer since 2011
Lonworks certified since 2011 Electrical Service Analyst Job Site Superintendent A Partial List of Electrical brands I've used in my systems; Allen-Bradley motor starters, switch gears, switches, AC drives, DC drives, PLCs, Touchscreens, and Inviews Direct Logic PLCs Control Logix and Micro Logix PCs Honeywell Controls Cutler-Hammer motor starters, switch gears, switches, photoswitches, panel boards, breakers Square-D switch gears, motor starters, switches, panel boards, breakers Telemechenique AC soft start drives, motor starters, photoswitches Sprecher-Shue motor starters, switches Banner photo switches, motion control Omron photo switches, power supplies Opcon photo switches Lenze AC Drives Leeson AC drives Yaskawa AC drives C-more Touchscreens
Supervisor of the Mechanical Installation of Automated Machinery since 1995
UL approved Electrical Panel Builder since 1991
UL Approved Electrical Panel Builder since 1991 Numerous Programmable Logic Controller Schools (Allen-Bradley, Direct Logix, Seimens)
Designer of Automated Machinery Electrical Controls since 1988
Purchasing of Automated Machinery Electrical Controls since 1988
Supervisor of the Installation of Automated Machinery Electrical Controls since 1988
North Carolina Unlimited licensed Electrical contractor since 1985
Programmable Load Controller Logic Design since 1985
North Carolina Limited Electrical Contractor License since 1983
Industrial, Commercial and Residential Electrical experience since 1977
Owner-Operator of an electrical business from 2003 to 2011
1991 through 2003 Electrical Department Manager- Machinery Electrical Design Electrical component purchasing Electrical supply purchasing Electrical Autocad Designer and Draftsman Machinery Mechanical Installation Supervisor Machinery Electrical Installation Supervisor Electrical Panel Fabricator Plc Programmer Machinery Integrator In house Service Technician Field Service Technician Electrical Estimator John Electric Service 1985 through 2003 (part time) 2003 through 2011 (full time) Electrical Company Owner and Operator- Machinery Electrical Design Electrical component purchasing Electrical supply purchasing Electrical Autocad Designer and Draftsman Machinery Mechanical Installation Supervisor Machinery Electrical Installation Supervisor Electrical Panel Fabricator Plc Programmer Machinery Integrator In house Service Technician Field Service Technician Electrical Estimator Williams Electric Company (Subcontractor for the military)
1990 through 1991 Electrician- performed installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems in an industrial plant floor production atmosphere. Built machinery electrical control panels. Startup, troubleshoot, and trained personnel on machinery Group Seven Systems Company
1989 through 1990 Electrician- performed installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems in an industrial plant floor production atmosphere. Built machinery electrical control panels. Startup, troubleshoot, and trained personnel on machinery Irvington-Moore Material Handling Company
1988 through 1989 Electrician- Performed installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial atmospheres Broyhill Industries Company
Owner-Operator of a part time electrical business from 1985 to 2003
1982 through 1988 Electrician- performed installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems in an industrial plant floor production atmosphere Mechanic- performed installation and troubleshooting of mechanical systems in an industrial plant floor production atmosphere Welder- performed installation and repairs to machinery structures in an industrial plant floor production atmosphere Deal Material Handling Company
1979 through 1982 Electrician- Performed installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems in an industrial plant floor production atmosphere Crump Electric Company
1975 through 1976 Night shift auditor- Recorded inventory from production Henredon Furniture Company
March 2015 through present Electrical Engineer- Design, Building, Startup, calibration, and verification of Electrical Systems. PLC programming using Allen Bradley(Studio 5000, RSLogix, RSLinks, FactoryTalk View, RS500), Siemens, Direct Logic, Zelio, Moeller, and Unitronics. I have Sub-Contracted to the following companies; (Partial list) Corning Cabling Coca-Cola Bottling systems Henredon Furniture Furniture manufacturing facilities Drexel Furniture Furniture manufacturing facilities Kincaid Furniture Furniture manufacturing facilities American Drew Furniture Furniture manufacturing facilities La-Z-Boy Furniture Furniture manufacturing facilities Merrilat Cabinets Furniture manufacturing facilities Industrial Timber and Lumber Lumber manufacturing Mohawk Flooring Hardwood flooring Armstrong Flooring Hardwood flooring Neptco Cabling supplies Ethan-Allen Furniture Furniture manufacturing facilities
January 2014 through March 2015 Field Service Engineer- Fresh Water/Waste Water Startup, calibration, and verification of Electrical Systems. PLC programming using Allen Bradley(Studio 5000, RSLogix, RSLinks, FactoryTalk View, RS500), Siemens, and Motorola. Scada Systems Recycling Equipment, Inc
February, 2011 through October, 2011 Field Services Technician and Integrator Integrated, tested, and verified metering systems Brawtus Holdings; (3 companies) R3 Water Technologies LLC, PneuMech Systems LLC, Pneu Mech Paint Facilities
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 John do?
- John is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is John located?
- John is based in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
- What does John specialize in?
- John works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Honeywell, Omron, Yaskawa / Motoman, Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is John available for work?
- Availability unknown. John has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire John?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.