Lee — Controls Engineer
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Programming Skills (5)
All programming languages, conventional and phase tasks, and any HMI (ME/SE) development. Quite a bit of experience restoring older runtimes and updating them.
All programming languages, technology objects, and WinCC HMI development.
I'm particularly good at the DataMan series of barcode readers. I do have In-Sight experience as well.
I can configure and test any of your Datalogic barcode reader needs.
This also includes Magnetek drives for cranes/hoists/elevators.
About Me
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I started this business to bring cost effective and ethical integrator services to you, my customers. I can bring quite a bit to the table for your business, whlie keeping the costs reasonable.
Professional Competencies (3)
I design robust, reliable, and repeatable control systems.
I can program your PLC in any language that is needed. Whether it is Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, etc.
I once revived a dead Fix32 SCADA system and did it in under 10 business days.
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Work Experience(6)
This is my startup controls, electrical, and automation business. I can provide any and all PLC and HMI programming that you may need.
Fixing Fix32, Siemens SME for the plant, organizing strategic repair efforts for vision systems. • Maintaining of current and legacy SCADA systems as the admin. • Organizing and executing capital projects. • Training and leading of controls technician staff. • Siemens TIA Portal/Simatic Manager SME. • Administration of all automation licenses and servers. • Led the AI integration project for utility cost savings. • Rockwell Automation programming and commissioning. • Maintaining and designing of industrial network layout (DeviceNet, ProfiNet, Ethernet, etc)
• Integration of an in line FOSS analytics instrument. • Rockwell PLC, HMI, and FactoryTalk View SE programming. • Provide plant coverage to optimize production. • Commissioning of the plant's Wastewater Ignition SCADA system. • Preliminary integration of AI into the process using Ignition. • Fixed long standing code problems with E-Stops causing program downloads to have to be done.
• Wrote and commissioned Add On-Instructions for distribution center optimization. • TIA Portal and Simatic Manager programming and projects. • RS Logix 5000 programming and commissioning. • Implemented Add-On Instructions to increase up-time by 91% for sortation. • Provided after hours support as needed and when called. • Integrated barcode reading imagers as replacements for existing laser barcode readers. • Maintained SCADA server infrastructure.
• Support for fulfillment center operations by providing metrics and troubleshooting. • Analyzing metrics to initiate data driven changes to the process. • Fulfillment center support and troubleshooting off hours. • Executed projects under pharmaceutical levels of change control. • Trained junior controls technicians in PLC programming.
• Responsible for conveyor maintenance and repair. • Basic PLC programming and troubleshooting. • Repaired all mechanical and electrical equipment that UPS owned. • Trained to weld. • Plant floor coverage under very tight deadlines.
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
Certification course October 2016 – June 2017
Electrician Training January 2003 – June 2004
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 Lee do?
- Lee is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Lee located?
- Lee is based in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
- What does Lee specialize in?
- Lee works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Datalogic, Cognex, Yaskawa / Motoman as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Lee available for work?
- Availability unknown. Lee has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Lee?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Lee can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.