Robert — Controls Engineer
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July 2006 - Present Odawara Automation Incorporated (Tipp City, OH) Electrical/Controls Engineer - See below for details
Odawara Automation Incorporated (Tipp City, OH) September 1999 - September 2005 Electrical/Controls Engineer - Controls engineering for special machines used in motor production - Responsible for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and software integration, design, and debug - Responsible for manufacturing direction/support for electrical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical assembly - AB SLC 500, Micrologix, and CompactLogix Controllers - Omron PLC's on Japanese equipment - Interface design and programming for robots in PLC controlled and stand-alone systems - Developed Denso teach pendant user interface on stand-alone robots - Developed serial communication cyclic redundancy checksum program for robot controllers - Prototype programming for multi-pole stator winding machines with Dynax controllers - Original pulse train design and AB stepper interface for servo and stepper drives
Chrysler Technologies Airborne Systems Inc. (Dayton, OH Office) September 1988 - March 1992 Project/Electrical Engineer - Project Engineer on ARGUS, ARGUS II (SDI), CMMCA Phase Zero, CMMCA, Milstar Radome and ARIA PMEE projects - directing teams of engineers and designers, and manufacturing interface - SOW and bid preparation, scheduling, customer interfacing and program tracking
March 2006 - July 2006 Belcan TechServices (Dayton, OH) Electrical/Controls Engineer at Omega Automation, Dayton, OH - Controls engineering for special machines Allen Bradley PLC's
Marconi Aeronautics Tracor Flight Systems (Mojave, CA, formerly AEL, Dayton, OH) March 1992 - June 1999 Failure Review Board Chairman (Quality Engineering) - Failure Reporting and Corrective Action - vastly improved existing system to the satisfaction of Defense Contracts Management through closed loop Failure Analysis Reporting Project/Electrical Engineer - System integration, electrical system design and wiring diagram creation using Intergraph Microstation and AutoCAD for a B-707 Centerline Aerial Refueling System for FAA STC - Proposal and marketing activities for other aerial refueling systems - Electrical support engineer on QF-4 Full Scale Aerial Target production program - Liaison engineering, test support, and MRB Signature authority on all programs - Electrical/mechanical interface and design on an F-15E Hardware Maintenance trainer program - Electro/Mechanical layouts on Intergraph Microstation, work package distribution to designers, drawing check
Calspan Corporation (Dayton, OH Technical Center) December 1986 - September 1988 Electrical Designer - System integration and aircraft interfacing for several SDI optical diagnostic aircraft programs including an IR Camera system, IR Spectrometer and an Image Enhancement system Audio, video, Irig-B, computer buses, and power distribution/loads analysis - Electrical and mechanical design review of drawings and reports of other government contractors RESUME OF ROBERT T.
October 1983 - December 1986 Electrospace Systems Inc (Dayton, OH Engineering Office) Electrical Designer - Responsible for design of power (including load analysis), interphone, and antenna interface for testbed aircraft - Designed control system for an Electroluminescent Lighting System installed on an HC-130 aircraft consisting of digital sequential logic and timing, logical level to power level interfacing and aircraft refueling signal interfacing
December 1982 - August 1983 NCR- Transportation Systems Division Quality Assurance Technician Developed and implemented Quality Control Program for the 1810 and 1830 self service terminals
17 years Industrial Controls
Electrical Engineering (aerospace) - 10 years - System integration, parts specification and wiring diagram creation using MIL-W-5088 as a guide - Electrical/electronic control systems and electrical/mechanical interface - MS Connectors, wire and cable selection including de-rating, short circuit analysis, shielding and RF - MS Relays, switches, indicator lights and various other parts specification and procurement - Control panel, disconnect panel, and junction box layout and design guidance - Electrical Loads Analysis and power distribution - Vendor/subcontractor specifications and interfacing System safety, EMI/EMC, bonding & grounding requirements - Review of designs, reports, drawings, and technical publications
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 Robert do?
- Robert is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Robert located?
- Robert is based in Urbana, Ohio.
- What does Robert specialize in?
- Robert works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Automation Direct, Bosch, Denso, Keyence as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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