Omar — Controls Engineer
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Experience developing and modifying logic in Studio 5000 for ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers, HMI updates in FactoryTalk View, and device configuration in CCW. Implemented metal detectors, utilities monitoring systems, and curing-room optimization using PID tuning, proportional valves, and PowerFlex VFD control. Provided onsite support, troubleshooting, logic updates, and production-line improvements reducing scrap and downtime. Familiar with machine integration, digital IO, VFD control, and PLC–HMI communication for high-volume manufacturing environments.
years of experience programming and commissioning Siemens PLCs across multiple automotive and machining lines. Skilled in Step7, TIA Portal V14–V18, S7-300/400/1500 hardware configuration, safety integration, diagnostics, WinCC HMI development, and StartDrive drives commissioning. Completed multiple retool, commissioning, and cycle-time optimization projects for OEMs such as Ford, Stellantis, GM, ZF, Comau, and Felsomat. Strong proficiency closing open points onsite, creating new sequences, integrating Keyence/Cognex systems, and supporting high-volume production environments.
Experience integrating Fanuc robots into automated cells, modifying IO interfaces, updating robot routines, and supporting retool projects. Worked with Fanuc CNC/Fanuc robot interfaces, added IO modules, and updated sequences for auto-loading processes. Familiar with HandlingTool, digital IO mapping, fault recovery, and robot–PLC communication on Siemens and Rockwell platforms.
About Me
Controls Engineer with 8 years of experience in automation, commissioning, and machine retools for automotive and manufacturing plants. Strong background working with Siemens (Step7, TIA Portal V14–V18, Sinumerik 840D/One), Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Fanuc robots, and Keyence vision systems. Experienced supporting high-volume production lines, integrating new stations, optimizing cycle times, closing open points, and handling onsite troubleshooting for OEMs such as Ford, Stellantis, GM, ZF, Comau, and Felsomat.
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Extensive experience commissioning new machining and assembly lines for automotive plants in the US and Mexico. Responsible for bringing equipment from debug to full production, including PLC/HMI checkout, I/O checkout, safety validation, motion tuning, and integration with plant tracking systems. Commissioned Sinumerik 840D/One machines, Siemens S7-300/400/1500, TIA Portal (V14–V18), Rockwell Studio 5000, HMI Pro, WinCC, and FactoryTalk systems. Closed open points during runoff, supported PPAP and SOP, and executed retool projects for OEMs such as Ford, Stellantis, GM, ZF, Comau, Felsomat, and Fives Cinetic.
Strong troubleshooting background on automated lines, CNC machines, gantries, washers, FTC machines, and manual/semiautomatic stations. Diagnose faults in PLC logic, NC programs, HMI, safety circuits, communication networks, drives, and field devices. Experienced with Siemens Step7/TIA, Sinumerik 840D/One, Rockwell Studio 5000, PowerFlex VFDs, Keyence and Cognex vision systems, Atlas Copco tools, and robot interfaces (Fanuc, ABB, Comau). Frequently called onsite to reduce downtime, stabilize new equipment, solve quality issues, and improve cycle time in high-volume production environments.
Work Experience(4)
Commissioning and retooling of Felsomat automation, FTC machines, deburr units, and gantry systems for ZF, GM, and other OEMs. Updated PLC/NC logic, modified sequences, added new stations, integrated Renishaw probes, added inspection and master stations, configured Keyence AutoID, and interfaced automation with part-tracking systems. Worked with Sinumerik 840D, Sinumerik One, Step7, TIA Portal V18, HMI Pro CS, and Fanuc robot interfaces.
Provided automation support for production systems, including PLC/HMI updates, PID optimization, VFD configuration, utilities monitoring, and integration of metal detectors. Improved curing-room cycles, reduced scrap by 35%, and minimized glucose-related downtime by 95%. Performed logic modifications, troubleshooting, controls upgrades, and operational improvements in high-volume food manufacturing environments.
Supported Ford ChEPII/ChEPIII operations in Chihuahua, performing troubleshooting, PLC/HMI updates, integration of vision systems, manual/automatic tooling, gantry optimization, machine retools, and electrical-drawing updates. Developed programming standards, commissioned Kuka welders, designed hardware using EPLAN, and supported multiple machining and assembly-line projects for Stellantis, Fives Cinetic, Comau, and ATTC. Worked with Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC, Cognex Dataman/InSight, Keyence IV/AutoID, and ABB robots.
Supported manufacturing engineering activities including solder-paste waste reduction (35%), documentation updates, SPC implementation, inspection systems calibration, and software updates for production equipment.
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 Omar do?
- Omar is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Omar located?
- Omar is based in Downey, California.
- What does Omar specialize in?
- Omar works with Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Omar available for work?
- Availability unknown. Omar has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Omar?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Omar can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.