Daniel — Controls Engineer
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3/ 2013 - Current Romeoville, IL Title: Controls Engineer Daily responsibilities include electrical design and writing plc programs in Allen Bradley software, integrating stand-alone machines, safeties, robotics, vision systems, bar code readers, HMI's, leak test systems and data collection. Setting up MES system to bring data out of the plc into a pc for SCADA. Create custom code for displaying an hourly OEE and first time quality. I play an intricate part in assembly improvements for OEE using VSM planning and implementing new and more robust designs to our assembly lines also supporting maintenance with unplanned downtime. Integrating ABB robots in assembly lines and stand-alone machines. Graham Packaging
10/2012- 3/2013 Woodridge, IL Responsibilities on a daily basis consist of electrical design and plc programming, being in charge of efficiencies throughout the plant, interlocking stand-alone machinery to automatically shut down and restart portions of the equipment to conserve energy when there is no demand. I also work with the quality department to reject any defects in bottles produced throughout high speed assembly lines with vision systems which consists of designing the electrical print, wiring the control panel, writing and programming the plc's, programming the vision systems and interfacing with the existing machine. The types of plc's vary from Allen Bradley family; control logix (5000), Slicks (500), micro processors and pico processors also from the Siemens family; S7 for 300 and 400 processors. ZF Lemforder Chicago, IL
12/2011-10/2012 Job Title: Controls Engineer Responsibility includes writing programs with Siemens S7, adding buttons and displays to HMI's using WinCC flexible. Play an intricate part in long term problem solving. Controls support for production, maintenance, quality and engineering departments. Added code for new products on production lines. CPC Laboratories Chicago, IL
7/2011-12/2011 Job Title: PLC Programmer Responsibilities include automating manual packing lines consisting of; design, ordering devices/components, making electrical schematics, wiring panels, design/writing PLC Programs, and trouble shooting. Wrote code for Dial to make formulas for their soaps and soft scrubs. MENNIES MACHINE CO. Rt. 71 and Mennie Dr. Mark, IL
7/2007-2/2009 Job Title: Programmer/Electrical Technician Responsibilities included any and all electrical around the shop. Repair of CNC machines, CMM machines, robotics, conveyor lines, gauges, all electrical on any equipment in the shop. I am familiar with most of Fanuc controls. I also do set up of new and moved machinery (electrical/program). Troubleshoot with PLC and write programs to comply with how the company wants the machine to run. I have made additions to machines adding circuits, motors, and motor protection. I have set up instrumentation such as transducers, flow sensors, lasers, glass scales, LVDT's, photo cells, proximity switches, etc. I have worked with conveyor integration machines. Kroeschell Chicago, IL
3/2006-7/2007 Job Title: Electrical Technician This was a contract position to Caterpillar transmission plant. Responsibilities included CNC machine repair of all aspects including; electrical and PLC. My daily duties also include; construction electrical, running conduit, wiring new installation machinery, moving existing machinery, rewiring, power up, and trouble shooting. Have also worked at the Tech Center designing and setting up test labs for their engines and generators. Renosol Farwell, MI
6/2002-1/2006 Job Title: Electrician Responsible for fixing machines when broken down, including electrical ranging from low voltage AC/DC to 3-phases 480VAC, running conduit and adding new circuits to building, design of control wiring for machines and electrical schematics. Responsibilities also including but not limited to welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrications. I have worked on anything that broke down. Have worked with chemicals and had Hazmat training. Drove forklifts man lifts, also worked with Nachi Robotics. Oakley Sub-Assembly Hamtramic, MI
2/1998-6/2002 Job Title: Electrician I was responsible for fixing assembly lines that were broke down. Electrical PM's on machinery, installing and wiring new and rebuilt machinery. Program changes on machines and assembly lines. Troubleshoot with PLC and electrical multi-meter. I have worked with AC and DC motors, drives, and pumps. Duties also included making conduit runs, working on conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics. I also was involved in working with a "JUST IN TIME" manner for Chrysler and GM. Contracted to various companies
3/1996-1/1998 Job Title: Electrician/Field Technician Responsibilities included contracting positions doing electrical wiring to new machinery such as assembly lines. Weld lines, paint lines, CNC's and robotics. Contract position includes; panel wiring and field wiring, also working with PLC programmers problem solving. Various places contracted to; ABB, Nachi robotics, Pico, Lamb Technicom, Stellar, Odyssey, Heller Tool, DCT, and various panel shops. AGE Electric Garden City, MI 1/1991-3/1996 Job Title: Electrician Responsibilities included residential and commercial wiring. This position included the installation and addition of homes and businesses
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 Daniel do?
- Daniel is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Daniel located?
- Daniel is based in Sheridan, Illinois.
- What does Daniel specialize in?
- Daniel works with ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Siemens, Heller as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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