Joshua — Controls Engineer
Joshua
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About Me
I am a Controls Engineer and electrical automation professional with more than 10 years of industrial maintenance and manufacturing experience. My background includes Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and MicroLogix systems; Studio 5000 and RSLogix 500; FactoryTalk View ME and PanelView HMIs; industrial Ethernet networks; VFDs; servos; safety circuits; sensors; and automated material-handling equipment.
I troubleshoot problems across PLC logic, I/O, electrical drawings, wiring, networks, and field devices. I can assist with PLC and HMI modifications, controls upgrades, commissioning, production support, electrical troubleshooting, and technician training. I hold an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology and an HVAC/R certificate.
I am interested in part-time evening assignments, remote troubleshooting and programming support, and scheduled local projects in the Easton and Lehigh Valley area.
Skilled Trades (5)
More than 10 years of industrial maintenance and controls experience working with sensors, digital and analog I/O, PLC and HMI systems, VFDs, servo systems, safety circuits, industrial networks, electrical drawings, and 24V, 120V, and 480V equipment. Experienced tracing faults between control logic, wiring, I/O modules, and field devices to safely restore equipment.
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More than 10 years of hands-on industrial troubleshooting experience involving automated equipment, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, safety circuits, sensors, industrial networks, motor controls, and 480V/120V/24V electrical systems. Skilled at tracing faults through PLC logic, I/O, electrical drawings, alarms, wiring, and field devices to identify root causes and restore production safely
Work Experience(2)
Develop and modify Allen-Bradley PLC programs using Studio 5000 and RSLogix 500, update HMI applications, and commission CompactLogix controllers and industrial Ethernet devices. Troubleshoot remote I/O, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, safety circuits, electrical wiring, and automated material-handling equipment. Work with maintenance, production, IT, engineers, and vendors to complete controls upgrades, restore equipment, improve reliability, and train technicians.
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
Coursework included industrial electricity, motor controls, Allen-Bradley PLC programming, Studio 5000, HMI fundamentals, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation, automation, and industrial safety.
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 Joshua do?
- Joshua is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Joshua located?
- Joshua is based in Easton, Pennsylvania.
- What does Joshua specialize in?
- Joshua works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Joshua's skilled trades: Maintenance, Production Support, Instrumentation, Lean Manufacturing and Electrical Power.
- Is Joshua available for work?
- Availability unknown. Joshua has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Joshua?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Joshua can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.