Andrei — Controls Engineer
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An accomplished Automation Engineer with extensive and diversified experience in commissioning, programming and automating industrial manufacturing equipment, conveyors and robots. Working as an independent contractor with diverse clients as well as having a great history of team play, while meeting tight time schedules. Sponsorship needed for Canadian work permit.
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Commission, setup, install, and program PLCs and HMIs in accordance with the customer requirements Develop and design control systems logic PLC integration (Allen Bradley, Siemens, HMI's) Experience in integration of PLC's, HMI's and VFD's in automated lines and systems in the automotive, aerospace, medical or heavy steel industries, experience in additional industries will be considered Ensure test procedures are performed smoothly and safely by surrounding technicians Record data from test parts and assemblies Assist project teams in reviewing documents and plans Investigate malfunctioning/damaged products, identify problems and report findings to lead Engineer(s)
Equipment commissioning and FATs, digitalization Independent contractor, providing technical direction to less experienced controls engineers and suppliers Accountable for MES route traceability, material interlocks, OpenLogs interrogations gateway/mapper configuration and deployment Digital Transformation
clear perspective on what webservices are, how RESTful webservices work, the messaging in webservices and messaging aspects automatic camera inspection station developed with Universal Robots (telnet script), Aruna table and Cognex D900, ready for series implementation full re-automation of a Beckhoff-driven equipment with UR robots, Festo press axes, Laser and small conveyors. Equipment was working in production, but PLC software was not accessible, so had to build it from scratch, only when production was not running.
Commissioned from the ground up a production line in Germany consisting of several testing stations with Beckhoff Twincat 3 (safety, manual mode, HMIs, auto mode preparation) respecting clients standard Commissioning automatic optical inspection equipment with Cognex cameras, Mitsubishi robot and Festo axes ability to manage projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for results
Independent contractor servicing automotive equipment at client side Mechanically and electrical installation of new lines and retrofits Design and troubleshooting of electrical controls systems Commission of large Bosch Linear Motors Ensure proper documentation and operator trainings (drawings, manuals, PM schedules etc.) is available. Equipment acceptance test and OPLs at client's side provided customer service for important clients in the auto industry as Bilstein Romania, US and Mexico, Vibracoustic and Satrotec Romania.
part of a commissioning team of Robot and PLC programmers working with renowned BIW automotive manufacturers March 2017 – March 2018, Magna Steyr, Graz Austria, Jaguar e-Pace BIW Line Commissioning with Step 7 and WinCC closely following Magna Standard and SOP Kuka Robots commissioning and automatic sequence Step 7 Safety commissioning Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures 2015 - March 2017, FIAT Cassino, Italy, Alfa Romeo Giulia BIW Line, Laser Door Clean/Weld Commissioning safety and manual mode according to FIAT standard and SOP programming position for rotating tables with Lenze inverters programming positions for overhead gripper with Lenze inverters FESTO diagnostics, integrating COMAU conveyors cycle time optimization production support in 2 shifts June 2014 – February 2015 VW Zwickau, Germany, VW Passat Body Line, Längsträger section cycle time optimize product type optimizes production support October 2013 – May 2014 VW EMDEN, Germany, VW Passat Body Line, Längsträger section VW standard updates optimize conveyors production support
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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 Andrei do?
- Andrei is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Andrei located?
- Andrei is based in Cambridge, On,.
- What does Andrei specialize in?
- Andrei works with Cognex, Siemens, Staubli, Comau, Python as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Andrei available for work?
- Availability unknown. Andrei has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Andrei?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Andrei can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

































