Jerod — Controls Engineer
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Training:
• Seimens 840D Training Beginning through advanced.
• Cognex Insight Training Through Advanced.
• Trumpf Laser Training
• Kawasaki AD and C controller operations course
• Moto-Man MRC and ERC controller courses.
• AC Regen Drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• ODVA interface development for Devicenet and Ethernet/IP
• LabView for Windows hands-on course.
• Siemens Step7/Graph 7/TIA Portal course.
• Niagra Frameworks/ Tridium Training.
• FANUC 31i PMC & Ladder.
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Work Experience(14)
• Controls and HMI development for Schneider Electric Bussbar Line. 6 PLC's., 8 HMI's • Seimens Safety PLC Commissioning for Ocado. Clermont FL. • Fulfillment Center modernization for Tech Data. All 7 NA Fulfillment centers
Seguin, TX • Developed the Controls and Technical Delivery Specifications for the 3 Texas IPSD Facilities. • Developed Fault Tree and FMEA tools for IPSD Technicians.. • Managed Capital projects up to $2M • Standardized the automation backup process between the 3 Texas CAT IPSD Facilities. • Responsible for the Electrical and Controls training course selection for IPSD Technicians. • Recruited, developed, and managed a team of 6 Controls Engineers and 6 Automation Techs. • Facilitate FMEA, RCM, RCCA, and Fault Tree Analysis as required. • Controllers: Siemens Step 7 – S7-3xxF, TIA – S7-1200, S7-15xxF. Unity – Telemechanique TSXP57xxx, Magelis HMI's Allen Bradley Compactlogix 53xx, L3x Robotics: Fanuc R-30ix
Schertz, TX • Relocated to Texas to help start up the world's most heavily automated diesel head machining facility. • Developed an FIS using Plexus and Tridium's Niagra Framework and integrated all production equipment into the system.. • Designed, built and programmed the facility's RO Water management system. • Responsible for the adoption of VersionDog as the controls versioning platform. • Responsible for all controls programming for Caterpillar C15, C13, C9.3 heads and V22 blocks. Controllers include Fanuc CNC, Siemens S7300 with distributed safety, S7-1200 TIA, WinCC, Contrologix, Micrologix, Idec, Koyo, Fanuc R30ia robotics • Vision systems: Cognex Insight, Keyence IV, and LumiTrax, Matrox
Auburn Hills, MI • Contracted to write the PLC and HMI software for 4 types of Engine Block and Head Washers for GM Tonawanda, NY and Spring Hill, TN plants. • Programmed Siemens S7 300 series. MP277 HMI's and Fanuc R30ia based robots for part washing and deburring applications. • Developed the automation programming for the GM Defiance Block washing Line. • Programmed and commissioned several GM RIO Head Flushers
Florence, KY • Contracted to commission and provide startup support for the Rackbar DP and APA lines at a new facility in Florence, KY. This entails broaching, deburring, stamping, laser etching of DMC Codes, end-machining, induction hardening, straightening, crack detection, several wash processes and inspection. • Responsible for the programming and commissioning of 26 Siemens 840Dsl based machines as well as 32 ABB robots. • Spent 6 months in Germany with the machine builders, certifying all equipment to operational and UL standards before shipment. Vendors include Klink, AMT, Schuler, Kadia, Interflux, and LPW. • Responsible for the roll out of Auvesy's VersionDog versioning software at the Florence facility after startup.
St. Louis, MO • Contracted to commission and provide startup support for the powerhouses of 2 new ethanol plants that were started up in 2009/2010. The first was in Evansville, Indiana. The second in East St. Louis, Illinois. • Responsible for all powerhouse controls from IO checkout until customer sign off. This includes tuning and NOx certification of 8 boilers using Lipten's CombustionPac control system. (Micrologix / PanelView Plus CE1000 with FactoryTalkView ME) • Responsible for startup and commissioning of Lipten's MasterPac system for powerhouse SCADA. (ControlLogix, Factory Talk View Site Edition) • Performed preliminary controls IO checkout on the Solana Solar Plant, Gila Bend, Arizona
Loveland, CO • Contracted to complete startup and qualify 3 depalletizers at Tropicana's Naked Juice facility. City of Industry, CA. • Responsible for operational programming (ControlLogix) as Well as line control interface (Wonderware) • Wrote the S7 Logic and WinCC HMI for a Rexam supersorter retrofit. Copenhagen, Denmark
Vevay, IN • Contracted to complete several automation projects for the Highway, Water, and Waste Treatment departments. • Standardized the Water and waste treatment departments on the ControlLogix platform. • Worked with Water Dept. personnel to develop HMI's and OPC based reporting that streamlined the troubleshooting, data collection and logging process. • Supplied the electrical design and programming for the Highway Departmernt's new brine production and storage equipment.
Dayton, OH Contracted to General Motors • On a one year contract to help repair the Oklahoma City GM final assembly plant destroyed by a tornado May 8,2003. • Integrated new control systems to GM CCRW standards for body shop applications including conveyors, robotic material handling, and robotic welding. • Interfaced ControlLogix/Devicenet workcells to the plants central Cimplicity system via ControlNet. • Programmed PanelView screens, Dataliner marquees and andon boards to improve operator and maintenance efficiency
Hebron, KY • Developed standard methods for connecting Datalogic barcode scanners and RFID antennas to all major PLC / Fieldbus packages. • Provided the systems level input for the design team that designed Datalogic's Devicenet, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP integrated products. • Integrated Datalogic scanners into customer control systems on large projects: UPS, Airborne Express, and Loomis. • Assisted conveyor integrators in developing data and tracking logic based on Datalogic products. • Wrote HMI/Test software to standardize testing in the Datalogic US repair facility.
Louisville, KY • Designed, programmed, and commissioned conveyor control systems. • Designed HMI systems for industrial control applications. • Traveled extensively to assist and supervise local labor for field installations. • Implemented field modifications and change orders to all types of material handling systems. • Responsible for all phases of the project. Concept, Design, Implementation, Commissioning.
West Carrollton, Ohio • Installed welding, cutting, and material handling robotic systems. • Worked directly with customers to develop application specific software for their robots. • Analyzed and repaired faulty systems in the field. • Worked with Honda to develop a prototype Neural Network spot weld analyzer
Melbourne, Florida • Installed and maintained process control systems / HMI for various plant applications. • Set up and maintained both SMT and insertion automated electronics manufacturing equipment. • Developed test and process documentation that met ISO 9000 requirements for the testing of new and existing products.
Mason, Ohio • Maintained both Nd/YAG and carbon dioxide CNC industrial lasers. • Developed parameters for both types of lasers for the machining of various materials. • Developed 5-axis machining programs from mechanical drawings. • Maintained and programmed wire and plunge EDM machines.
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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.
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- What does Jerod do?
- Jerod is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Jerod located?
- Jerod is based in Patriot, Indiana.
- What does Jerod specialize in?
- Jerod works with Schneider Electric, Niagra, Siemens, CoDeSys, Automation Direct as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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