Jonathan — Controls Engineer
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About Me
Ontario licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with over ten years designing, implementing, and troubleshooting control systems for automated assembly lines and material handling in the automotive industry. Experienced programming and debugging Rockwell, Beckhoff, Omron, and Siemens PLCs, servo motor control, VFDs, and SuperTrak intelligent conveyor systems, and designing HMIs in FactoryTalk View Studio, TIA Portal, Sysmac Studio, CX-Designer, Crimson Red Lion, and C-More. Robot programming with Fanuc, ABB, and Denso; machine vision integration with Cognex, Matrox, Omron, and Keyence; and integration of Oceaneering, Bastian automated fork trucks and OTTO autonomous mobile robots for material handling. Knowledgeable in Ignition SCADA, LabVIEW, SQL, VB, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, and safety standards (CSA, ISO, ANSI). Project experience includes General Motors body-in-white, battery, and material optimization programs.
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Work Experience(7)
Controls project lead at General Motors plants (Fort Wayne, Indiana and Springhill, Tennessee). Developed PLC safety interlocks for Automated Fork Trucks interacting with robotic cells and manual drivers; integrated Oceaneering, Bastian AFTs and OTTO autonomous mobile robots with production lines. Designed ANTServer traffic management rules and route planning, configured Athena and Pull Pick & Deliver for automated material calls. Programmed and debugged PLC controls for robotic laser welding, gluing and material handling on the GM Springhill battery project; integrated servo drives, VFDs and SuperTrak intelligent conveyors; designed and implemented HMIs.
Controls System Designer in Brampton, Canada. Developed controls programs and systems for General Motors Body in White (BIW) projects; programmed and debugged PLC control systems for robotic spot welding, gluing and material handling; optimized processes to improve cycle time and machine availability; integrated servo drives and VFDs; developed HMIs; led controls projects for General Motors.
Controls Technologist in Chatham, Canada. Developed control plans, programs and systems for new automotive projects; programmed and debugged PLC controls for robotic gluing and material handling; designed and interfaced HMIs on multiple platforms; developed Ignition SCADA systems interfaced with databases; programmed servo motors and VFDs and integrated vision systems; integrated barcode scanners, printers and laser markers for part identification; commissioned automation equipment at customer sites.
Developed control plans, programs, and systems for new automotive projects. Programmed and debugged PLC control systems for robotic applications including gluing and material handling. Designed and interfaced HMIs using various software platforms. Developed SCADA systems using Ignition software and interfaced with databases. Programmed servo motors, VFDs, and integrated vision systems. Integrated barcode scanners, printers, and laser markers for part identification. Commissioned automation equipment at customer sites.
Controls Specialist in Kitchener, Canada. Developed control plans, programs and systems for new automotive projects; programmed Rockwell and Beckhoff PLCs; designed and interfaced user-friendly HMIs; integrated vision systems into automation processes; programmed and debugged PLC controls for robotic ultrasonic welding; designed and wired control panels.
Developed control plans, programs, and systems for new automotive projects. Programmed Rockwell and Beckhoff PLCs. Designed and interfaced HMIs for user-friendly control interfaces. Integrated vision systems into automation processes. Programmed and debugged PLC control systems for robotic ultrasonic welding. Designed and wired control panels.
Programmed ladder logic including sequencer and analog control for I/O systems using RSLogix 5000 and Siemens S7 PLCs. Programmed and interfaced basic HMI screens using FactoryTalk View Studio. Trained end users on basic PLC troubleshooting. Designed and simulated control systems for small hydro power plants and solar power systems using MATLAB Simulink. Designed and installed solar power systems for residential and industrial applications. Designed power converters and power conditioners.
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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 Jonathan do?
- Jonathan is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Jonathan located?
- Jonathan is based in Venus, Texas.
- What does Jonathan specialize in?
- Jonathan works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Jonathan available for work?
- Not right now. Jonathan's profile currently shows Not Available.
- How do I connect with or hire Jonathan?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Jonathan can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.