David — Controls Engineer
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I am an experienced controls engineer with over three decades of industrial controls experience. This experience allows me to bring leadership, problem solving, and efficiency to any costumer I serve.
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Our customer was in trouble and needed help to bring things up to acceptable production levels. David was tasked with the night shift and and did a good job with the assignments given to him each evening. Thanks David.
Did a great job, finished on time.
David did good while working on the project. Has great knowledge of production support.
Open to working with David again.
Work Experience(6)
Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, PLC and Panelview wrote alarms and warnings. Programmed Projector screens for the BMW G7 Head liner. Industrial Automation Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, PLC Programming, Revising logic and Modifying touchscreens to properly reflect alarms and operating conditions for Ford 150 weld lines – Metalsa, KUKA, Elizabethtown, KY • Fanuc 30iA/Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, Robot & PLC Programming, Updating RSLogix in robot weld lines to newer Ford Template standards – Ford, Paslin, Buffalo, NY • Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, PLC Programming, PLC support – Ford, Chicago Heights, IL - GPS • Allen Bradley Controllogix 5000, PLC Programming, PLC support – Ford, Buffalo, NY • Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, PLC Programming, Body Panel Shutdown Programming – BMW, ThyssenKrupp, Spartanburg, SC • Allen Bradley SLC 5, PLC Programming, Body Shop Support Work – Ford, Buffalo, NY - Paslin • Siemens S7-300, PLC Programming, SKD Photo Booth Programming and Installation - Faurecia Interior Systems, Ft. Inn, SC • Allen Bradley Controllogix 5000, PLC Programming, Emergency PLC Programming Support - TI Automotive, Lavonia, GA • Allen Bradley Compactlogix L32E, PLC Programming, Mercedes Benz W205 and KIA Carrier and E-Ring Loading Stations, HMI Assemblies addition – Mercedes Benz & KIA, TI Automotive, Lavonia, GA
• Control Specialist for plant PLCs and drives. • Oversee fire alarm system maintenance. • Developing a preventive maintenance program.
• Wylde Consulting, LLC provides service, control modifications and assistance to maintenance departments. • PLC program modifications and troubleshooting logic systems to improve efficiency. • Worked with Bridgestone Standards and Ford Standards in PLC programming. • Latest projects: Metalsa in Elizabethtown, KY, Ford 150 weld lines, revising logic and modifying touchscreens to properly reflect alarms and operating conditions, August 2015 to February 2016; Ford Motor Company at Buffalo Stamping Plant from October 2014 until July 2015. Revising RSLogix in coordination with Fanuc robot programmers. Writing "suspect/reject" logic and Panelview screens for robot weld assembly lines. Revising Panelview screens for robot cells. Updating RSLogix in robot weld lines to newer Ford Template standards. • Previous projects: Bridgestone Tire in Aiken, S.C. from January 2013 until July 2014. Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee and IFF plant in Indore, India.
• Ground floor start-up coordination and operation of a nonwoven manufacturing facility that subcontracted to the automotive industry. • Maintained, directed and organized all activities of the plant (hiring, safety, training, production, and planning, purchasing, inventory control and on-time delivery). • Applied ISO/TS 16949 Quality Standards
• Reported to the COO, who requested rehire due to large number of machine installations, and was involved with all aspects of production management. • Had multi-plant responsibilities for maintenance management, buildings and grounds, safety coordination and equipment selection, purchase and installation. • Hired and organized training of maintenance staff. • Oversaw the purchase of over $6 million worth of equipment. • Strong understanding of all plant processes including card lines of needle-punch, thermally bonded, chemical bonded, spray bonded, air lay and coating lines of hot-melt coating, spray coating, paste coating and lamination. • Maintained and enforced plant safety and environmental policies and participated on the Safety Committee. • Was responsible for maintenance and the continued operation of non-woven manufacturing equipment, electrical design on all new equipment and upgrades of present equipment. Also responsible for the purchase of equipment, including upgrade designs and installation
• Installed and maintained programmable logic controls. • Start-up commissioning over 20 non-woven textile lines. • Edited and corrected electrical engineering drawings for Project Engineers and prepared electrical panels for UL inspection.
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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 David do?
- David is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is David located?
- David is based in Duncan, South Carolina.
- What does David specialize in?
- David works with GE, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Robot Maintenance as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is David available for work?
- Availability unknown. David has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire David?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. David can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.