Ronald — Controls Engineer
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- Fanuc, Motoman, ABB, Panasonic FAA Robots (10+ years) - PLC Rockwell Automation Compact Logix and micrologix (10+ years) - Plc Programming Allen Bradley 500 family and Studio 5000 (10+ years) - HMI using RA Factory Talk ME and C-more Automation Direct. (10+ years) - Autocad Electrical 3D inventor (10+ years) - Electrical Engineering design and build electrical cabinets (10+ years) - Design Controls (10+ years) - Robot Programming (10+ years) - Allen Bradley servo VFD drive (5 years) - Machining CNC (2 years) - Machine quality 3D laser scanner (1 year) - LAN - Plc Programming - Allen Bradley - HMI - Siemens - PLC - Negotiation - Microsoft Office - Autocad - Rslogix - Robot - Fanuc - Robotics - Electrical Engineering Military Service Branch: Us Army Service Country: United States Rank: Sfc E-7 Ret. May 1978 to May 2007 Army Signal corps in Communications strategic microwave satellite repair. 20 year retired vet. Sig Det 20th SFSU Commendations: Msm(2)
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Instructor at local community college in AB PLC
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Responsible for providing electrical expertise and skills in the design, fabrication, tryout, troube shooting, and maintenance of electrical controls and circuits for the safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing processes and auxiliary equipment in addition to providing technical expertise and skill in robot controls, PC's controllers, welding controls, robot programing and interface automation devices, poka-yoke concepts and techniques.
April 2017 to September 2019 Responsible for providing electrical expertise and skills in the design, fabrication, tryout, trouble shooting, and maintenance of electrical controls and circuits for the safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing processes and auxiliary equipment in addition to providing technical expertise and skill in robot controls, PC's controllers, welding controls, robot programing and interface automation devices, poka-yoke concepts and techniques. Controls Engineer Sacoma International - Edinburgh, IN
March 2014 to April 2017 - Controls manager accountable for electrical controls for safe operation of manufacturing equipment. Maintained all electrical drawings using Auto Cad. - Designed and built GMAW weld fixtures, resistance weld fixtures and machines for Laser etching applications using 3D solid modeling software. - Maintained all PLC programs, Vision applications, Panasonic FA weld robot programs. Prototype Engineer MA Metal - Edinburgh, IN
• Controls manager accountable for electrical controls for safe operation of manufacturing equipment. Maintained all electrical drawings using Auto Cad. • Designed and built GMAW weld fixtures, resistance weld fixtures and machines for Laser etching applications using 3D solid modeling software. • Maintained all PLC programs, Vision applications, Panasonic FA weld robot programs.
February 2011 to March 2014 - Prototype build Engineer responsible for quoting, fixture design, prototype production and PPAP documentation to include measurement of customer parts. - Project manager responsible for capital purchasing decisions, design and build of manufacturing equipment for new product. Product measurement using Romer Arm. PPAP submission. - Designed Brake Press Dies and part layout for Laser cutting applications using 3D solid modeling software. - Demand Flow Manufacturing, Kan-ban, Focus Factory concepts, Manufacturing Work Cells, Lean Manufacturing, coupled with Implemented advanced error-proofing measures that reduced PPM >2. Controls Engineer Arvinyl Laminates, ArvinMeritor, Columbus Components Group - Columbus, IN
January 2006 to May 2007 - Recalled to active duty into the Special Operations Group as digital network and Tac-sat supervisor. - Responsible for signal communications for forward deployed SOG operators with network connectivity, VoIP telephone, Cisco switching and UAV video feeds. - Nominated for Bronze Star award for meritorious service in a combat zone Assembly Technician Tree City Tool and Engineering - Greensburg, IN
May 1994 to March 2009 - Plant Inflatable restraints controls engineer responsible for all machine purchase, - Overseen resistance welding operations for inflatable restraints components with zero defects. - Responsible for all resistance weld quality control and data collection for network archival. - Maintained metal stamping press lines. US Army Soldier Signal Detachment Chief Army Special Forces - Taji, IRAQ
May 1992 to March 1994 - Assembled, wired, programed, debug, runoff, delivery and training of custom machines - Managed and solved issues Signal Support Systems Specialist U.S. Army - US and overseas
June 1978 to April 1992 - Strategic Microwave systems repair for Department of Defense Communication Agency. - Site chief for remote microwave telecommunications sites worldwide assignments. - Installed new communications facilities from empty building to full working telephone switching central office and trunking to distant end stations. - Served in Alternate National Communications Center maintaining mission critical communications worldwide. - Instructed Basic Installers course for the training of soldiers on all aspects of equipment installation of communications to codes of NFPA standards. Installed electrical generation equipment, facility commercial power supply connection and switching and station 48 volt battery supply. - Maintained Top Secret security clearance
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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 Ronald do?
- Ronald is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Ronald located?
- Ronald is based in Westport, Indiana.
- What does Ronald specialize in?
- Ronald works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Banner, Fanuc, Cognex, 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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