James — Automation and Controls Engineer

Worked initially as a maintenance electrican for a manufacturing facility and gradually worked my way up to becoming an Automation Engineer. Familar with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Have worked at Residential / Commercial electrician. Obtained initial training in the US Navy as an Aviation Electricianc Mate attending BEE school and AE-A schools.

Worked on various projects using instrumentation. Familar with PID loops. Have provided calibration for various companies for pressure, temperature and weight devices.

Familiar with operation of Hydraulic systems. Attended Aircraft maintenace Hydraulic school in Key West, FL for A3 aircraft.

Completed over 100 hours of GE Fanuc robotic training, including ArcTool, PalletTool, and Advanced Teach Pendant programming. Experienced with Ignition, Wonderware, and other SCADA/HMI software. Assisted with PLC commissioning for a new Data Center project in Malaysia. Maintained service level agreements (SLAs) with clients. Utilized VMware extensively across automation products. Familiar with Python programming.

Founded and operated an automation engineering firm for 16 years. Provided OEM UL-listed control panels to multiple companies. Delivered client training in PLC and HMI programming. Managed automation projects for over 100 clients across industries including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, aerospace, pulp & paper, and textiles. Supervised employees and contractors; coordinated installations and startups globally. Built and maintained strong vendor and supplier relationships.

Designed, developed, and implemented custom control systems. Managed projects from conception to completion. Programmed systems using Visual Basic, and proprietary languages. Worked with Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Toshiba, and Siemens PLCs. Created and delivered training programs for PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens). Produced electrical and mechanical documentation using AutoCAD. Extensive experience with international and domestic travel.

Designed and implemented a plant-wide Ethernet network. Maintained Windows, OS/2, Linux, and DOS systems. Skilled in TCP/IP, client/server, and peer-to-peer networking. Implemented SCADA solutions for data acquisition and process monitoring. Designed equipment upgrades for batch, temperature, and flow control systems.

Supported and maintained radio frequency and magnetic loss prevention systems, CCTV, and video surveillance. Conducted component-level circuit repairs. Performed beta testing of new equipment and provided engineering feedback. Managed over 250 client accounts and maintained a local warehouse.

Designed custom sound and lighting programs. Managed setup, maintenance, and operation of touring equipment.

Performed avionics and electrical maintenance on multiple aircraft (A-3, A-4, A-6, C-121). Achieved "Plane Captain" certification on all assigned aircraft (only in division).