Tim — Controls Engineer
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Work Experience(20)
Integrated Manufacturing & Assembly- Lear Corp.2013-2016 - Chrysler Sterling Assembly, Sterling Heights, MI. 2017_New GA_Conveyors - GM Fort Wayne Assembly Truck Plant 2017 Shutdown_ Rework GA Shop Conveyors - GM Silao, Gto.Mexico Truck Plant 2018 Shutdown Rework New Paint & Body Shop Conveyors - Rivian Engineering Team - Normal, IL. (2017-2019). - Rivian Automotive - Electric Truck Plant - Normal, IL. (2018-Present) - Final Assembly Shop Conveyors/Automation - New Plant Engineering/Launch Team. MILITARY SERVICE United States Navy, San Diego, CA 05/1974 - 06/1980 E/5 Electrician Mate - Honorable Discharge Class A, B, C electrical schools Allen Bradley 6200 - PLC2, PLC3, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 5000 v15 ICOM Keyence and Teledyne Dalsa, Cognex camera software. Siemens Simatic S7 Modsoft and P190 LADDERS Rockwell RSView Enterprise-Studio Allen Bradley PanelBuilder 32, 1200, 1400E Allen Bradley RSNetWorx Allen Bradley DL20/40 Software AutoCad 14, 2000, 2006 Sick Safety Software FAULT MONITORING PACKAGES Allen Bradley Control View Allen Bradley RSView 32 Allen Bradley RSViewSE GM - PMCS DaimlerChrysler-FIS Ford - Visual Plant Webb View Cimplicity AUTOMTOIVE OEM's PROJECTS Have engineered and/or, commissioned, field started material handling systems at the following facilities: GM Pontiac East, Pontiac, MI. 1983 GM Buick City, Flint, MI. 1985-86 GM, Moraine, OH. 1991 GM Shanghai, China 1992 GM Engine Group, Beijing, China 1994 GM, Lake Orion, MI. 1995-96 GM Cadillac, Hamtramck, MI. 1998 GM, Moraine, OH. 1998 GM Ramos, Saltillo, Mexico 1999 GM AM General Hummer H2, South Bend, IN. 2001-2006 GM Lordstown, OH. 2009-2010 GM Fort Wayne Assembly Fort Wayne, IN. 2010
GM-WoodBridge Industries, Kansas City, MO. 2012 Chrysler Dodge Truck, Warren, MI. 1986 Chrysler Sterling Assembly, Sterling Heights, MI. 1991 Chrysler, Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1995 Chrysler, Bramlea, Ontario, Canada 1997-98 Chrysler Jefferson, Detroit, MI. 1992 Chrysler Liberty, Toledo, OH. 2000-01 Chrysler Belvidere Assembly, Rockford, IL.2012 Ford Wixom, Wixom, MI. 1987 Ford Utica, Utica, MI. 1989 Ford Wixom, Wixom, MI. 1991 Ford, Avon Lake, OH. 1992 Ford, Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1995 Ford Batavia, Cincinnati, OH. 1995 Ford Michigan Truck, Westland, MI. 2000 Ford, Oakville Assembly, Ontario, Canada 2006-2008 Volkswagen Group Assembly Plant, Chattanooga, TN. 2010 KIA Assembly, Seoul, Korea 1993 - Changsha Hunan, China 1994 - Nanchang Jiangxi, China 1995 - OTHER - Caracas Mining, Caracas, Venezuela 1984 - Central Foundry, Saginaw, MI. 1987 - United States Mail, Washington, D.C. 1987 - United Airlines O'hare, Chicago, IL. 1987-89 - General Electric, Wilmington, SC. 1989
United States Mail, Denver, CO. 1989 - Los Angeles Times Newsprint, Newport Beach, CA. 1989-91 - Harley Davidson, Milwaukee, WI. 1992 - Johnson Controls, Rockwood, MI. 2000-01 - Johnson Controls, Northwood, OH. 2000-01 - Tower Automotive, Meridian, MS 2006-2007 - Sodecia of North America, Sterling Heights, MI.2013
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, York, PA.2013
Education / Training / Certificates(3)
Lawrence Technical University, Southfield, MI 09/1980 - 02/1983 Associates Degree, Electrical Engineering
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 Tim do?
- Tim is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Tim located?
- Tim is based in Sterling Hts., Michigan.
- What does Tim specialize in?
- Tim works with Cognex, Emerson, GE, Keyence, Mitsubishi as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Tim available for work?
- Availability unknown. Tim has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Tim?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Tim can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.





























