Levi — Controls Engineer
Levi
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Work History on Automate America
Achievements
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Skills
Programming Skills (5)
Experience with advanced algorithm design, familiarity with decorators and libraries. Experience troubleshooting using IDEs, familiarity with knowledgebase. Strong grasp of flow control, logic operators, and data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples.
Knowledge of ladder logic, block diagram, structured text and advanced instruction sets. Experience with testing and reworking code using RsLogix built-in edits system. HMI element design and HMI program updates.
Design and testing of HMI screens and systems. Programming in ladder, block diagrams, and structured text languages (STL/SCL). Knowledge of retentive memory, OBs, DBs, FBs, and FCs. Troubleshooting installation issues for software. Hardware Installation from Device View in tia portal. HMI and PLC settings configurations through Tia Portal and the hardware interface.
Experience using both Spreadsheet and EasyBuilder to implement logic and vision tools. Experience updating firmware and testing changes. Experience using filters, patterns, edge finders, as well as using D900 edge learning tools.
Experience troubleshooting programs and hardware networks. Review and configure I/O in hardware settings. Experience with writing programs and touching up pre-existing programs Familiarity with the iRVision format and touching up vision processes.
About Me
I am a Controls Engineer experienced in both IT and OT, with a decade of computer programming experience from industry, educational work, competitive events, and independent programming. I work towards writing robust and clean code that ensures uptime and is easy to maintain.
Professional Competencies (6)
Patient with customer, co-workers, and operators. Work hard to deliver usable and coherent documentation and HMI designs that make using machines easier and safer.
Capable PLC programmer, experience with writing code in Ladder Logic, reading block diagrams, writing in structured text languages. Familiarity with PLC Scan and the implications for writing and debugging code.
Able to review programs and gather information about the behavior of a system. Able to find resources for hardware and software online. Tenacity and care when researching new unfamiliar topics.
Experienced at software development and software testing.
Able to read and write wiring diagrams.
Skilled at writing on a group or interpersonal basis as well as discussing system requirements.
Applications (5)
Commission devices for Siemens Tia Portal PLC Projects, update hardware addresses, update hardware firmware and susbequent updates for the GSD or GSDML file. Commission devices for network gateways and add their EDS files for cross-network communication.
Stong understanding of HMI fundamentals and environmental ratings. Understanding of requirements for ease of use and accessibility by users from diffeent backgrounds. Basic understanding of ISA101 for High-performance HMIs.
Basic troubleshooting skills Adept understanding of encoder function and motor fundamentals.
Careful examination of issues from the hardware level up to the software level to ensure most likely cause is examined first. Resolve issues related to sensor placement, wiring, communications issues for Ethernet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, and DeviceNet.
Troubleshoot old vision programs and tweak to improve performance. Create new vision programs for error proofing and qualifying parts. Test and review vision programs for accuracy and reliability. Automotive part inspection applications.
Tools, Machines & Equipment (5)
Work Experience(2)
Manage programs for Fanuc, Cognex, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and various other hardware. Make program updates to improve cycle time, safety, legibility, or for retooling of hardware for model year changes.
Maintain data availability and production uptime by maintaining key hardware assets. Troubleshoot specialized hardware that has been integrated into the production lines. Ensure data availability for operators to ensure build quality according to customer standard.
Education / Training / Certificates(3)
Learned Software Development methodologies, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, C Programming, Computer Security, Programming Language Design, among other electives.
Learned the basics of world coordinates, tool coordinates, common issues encountered in facilities. How to deal with losing encoder counts. Built several programs that showcase these skills followed by a written exam.
Learned C++, Python, Java, Web Development, IT Support, in addition to mathematics and physics.
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 Levi do?
- Levi is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Levi located?
- Levi is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- What does Levi specialize in?
- Levi works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Python, Cognex and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Levi available for work?
- Availability unknown. Levi has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Levi?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Levi can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.