Alan — Controls Engineer
Alan
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About Me
To obtain a position utilizing my 20 plus years of experience as a Controls Engineer in the machine control and manufacturing industry.
SOFTWARE / SYSTEM PROGRAMMING SKILLS:
- Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix and GuardLogix Programmable Controllers.
- Allen Bradley Press Clutch / Brake control systems.
- Allen Bradley 1394, Ultra Series and Kinetix Motion Controllers.
- Allen Bradley PanelView and PanelView Plus Operator Interface.
- Allen Bradley 1336 and PowerFlex Drive Systems.
- Fanuc Robots.
- Resistance welding and Pick n Place systems.
- Auto Cad and Auto Cad Electric Design.
- Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Pro-face Operator Interface.
Rockwell (Allen Bradley) Software Experience:
- RSLogix 5
- RSLogix 500
- RSLogix 5000
- RSStudio 5000
- FactoryTalk View
- RSView 32
- RSNetWorx
- RSLinx
- PanelBuilder 32
Machine Control Experience:
Stamping Presses, Transfer Presses, Coil Feed Lines, Packaging Systems, Conveyor Systems,
Robotic Work Cells and Assembly Lines.
Skilled Trades (2)
Software Competencies (7)
Applications (5)
Customer Reviews(1)
Alan did a great job jumping in and supporting us with closing out some open items with a new model addition to our existing system. He has a great deal of Allen Bradley knowledge.
Work Experience(13)
CONTRACT CONTROLS ENGINEER Working as a Contract Controls Engineer and Project Engineer for several industries including automotive. Manage project design, equipment installations, and all programming including Programmable Controllers, Motion Control, Drives, Operator Interface and Robotics. Specific responsibilities included Electrical Control Engineering, PLC Programming, Motion Control Programming, Operator Interface Programming, PowerFlex Drive Programming, Robotic Programming and AutoCAD Design.
Controls Engineering system Debug and Start-up
Working as a contract Controls Engineer. Programming and debugging of Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC,s PanelView HMI,s, Kinetix Motion Controllers, PowerFlex Drives and Fanuc Robotics work cells.
Working as a contract Lead Controls Engineer for seat assembly systems and material handling equipment. Programming and debugging of Allen Bradley SLC-500, ControlLogix PLC,s PanelView HMI,s PowerFlex Drives and Fanuc Robotics work cells.
Working as a contract Controls Engineer commissioning material handling equipment at Ford KTP. Programming and debugging of Allen Bradley ControlLogix and GuardLogix PLCs, HMI,s and PowerFlex Drives.
Worked as contract Controls Engineer designing and commissioning control systems for Stamping Presses and Robotic assembly work cells using Allen Bradley ControlLogix, GuardLogix PLCs, PanelView Plus HMIs and Allen Bradley Kinetix Motion Controllers.
Worked as a contract Controls Engineer designing and commissioning control systems for material handling equipment. Programming and debugging of Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC's, HMI's and PowerFlex Drives.
Worked as a contract Controls Engineer commissioning material handling equipment at Ford LAP in the Body Shop during the total retool for the new Ford Escape. Programming and debugging of Allen Bradley ControlLogix, GuardLogix PLCs and PowerFlex Drives.
Supervising maintenance personal in the Press, Assembly and Jig and Fixture departments. Training maintenance personal to trouble shoot PLC and Robotic control systems and performing upper level trouble shooting for all systems.
Design controls panels with BOM and develop PLC, HMI, Drive and Motion Control Programs and supervise onsite installation and startup for the automotive industries.
(Transitioned into my own business, till Automotive industry tanked.) Worked as Consulting Controls Engineer and Project Engineer for several industries including automotive. Managed project design, equipment installations, and all programming including Programmable Controllers, Motion Control, Drives, Operator Interface and Robotics. Specific responsibilities included Electrical Control Engineering, PLC Programming, Motion Control Programming, Operator Interface Programming, VF Drives Programming, Robotic Programming and AutoCAD Design.
(went out of business) Company started a controls division which I headed up managing 10 people Managed 25 maintenance personal at the Stamping Plant. Managed all installation, power distribution, etc. Handled the higher level programming of Programmable Controllers, Motion Control, Drives, Operator Interface and Robotic Systems.
(doing Anson's work, so anson hired me) Programming controls in the office for conveyors, elevators, and other types of automated equipment Field installation and troubleshooting
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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 Alan do?
- Alan is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Alan located?
- Alan is based in Bardstown, Kentucky.
- What does Alan specialize in?
- Alan works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Welding, Maintenance as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Alan available for work?
- Availability unknown. Alan has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Alan?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Alan can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.