Controls Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Acworth, GA ***** Cell: 770-***-**** (No Text)

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SUMMARY

Controls Engineering professional with BS Degrees in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control) & Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences) and twenty years of experience in hardware and software design of Automation Systems. Associates Degrees in CAD/CAM and in Robotics. Background consists of experience working with a variety of PLC's including Rockwell/Allen Bradley(5, 500, 5000), Siemens, Beckhoff, Modicon, and Omron as well as experience with HMI's including: RS View, Indusoft, Wonderware, Ignition, Factory Talk, Power Panel, Panel Builder and Panel View.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

PLCs: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley: ControlLogix/Guard Logix 5000/CompactLogix/SLC 500/MicroLogix, PLC-5,

Beckhoff, Siemens TIA Portal, Modicon: ProWorx Plus/Unity Pro, DeviceLogix.

Networks: Ethernet-IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, RSNetWorx, RSLinx, Data Highway, Profibus, CAN.

HMI/SCADA: Panel Mate, GP Pro (Proface), Citech, Factory Talk SE/ME, Indusoft, Wonderware, Ignition.

VFD's/Servos: PowerFlex 4, 40, 70, 525, 755. Kinetix 350, Lenza 941

Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic for Applications, AutoCAD, GeneralCAD, Factory Talk Asset Center

Languages: VB, VBA Script, Auto LISP, MetLab(C).

Misc. Hardware: Stratix 8000, ComNet IP Switches, Pelco Cameras, Cleco and GCI Screwdrivers, Turck IO, Zeus, Norgren.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Integrated Controls & Information – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2022 to 2023

Add English translation from French for Factory Talk View screens. Michelin, SC

Add code and commission for additional conveyors and blowers to extend cement plant operations (Holcim, SC).

Write PLC code and HMI screens for Skittles Printers (print “S” on Skittles).

Work with PLC code and HMI screens in Siemens to correct operations and translate German to English (Bosch, SC).

PLC/MMI: Studio 5000 V34,Siemens TIA V16/17, Factory Talk View Studio V12.00

Hardware: 1756-L73, PF525, E300, Compact Logix, 5069-L310ER

Tripple Crown Consulting – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2021 to 2022

Write code for new glass window curing line. View, Olive Branch MS

Develop PLC code and screens for new glass curing line.

This includes safety devices and code along with duplication of function from the original glass curing line

Write macro in VBA for converting WinCC screens to Factory Talk View.

Write routine for substituting tag names from in PLC code (VB).

Add new Allen Bradley drives in place of existing drives on original glass curing line.

PLC/MMI: Factory Talk View Studio ME V10.00.00, Studio 5000 Logix Designer V31.02.00, WinCC Flexible Advanced V2008 SP3

Software: Microsoft Office, VB 2019

Black Diamond – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2020 to 2021

Automate process for cutting fiber optic cables, applying ends and packaging. Corning, Dallas TX

Develop generic PLC and HMI code for conveyor operations

Write manual and drawings to describe code for PLC and HMI configuration

Commission line and installation

PLC/MMI: TcXaeShell

Hardware: TwinCAT 2/3

Develop machine to clean, fill, top off and cap vials for veterinary services Lanco, Maine

Setup network IP addresses and trouble shoot IT concerns

Write code for Comtrol communications (Serial)

Develop code in script and ladder logic

Develop code for syringe fill and mixture

Create AOIs for Zeus CAN network operations.

Vibratory Feeders, Pneumatic Spring Feeder, Conveyors.

Program PLC and HMI for project support as needed.

Commission and debug in lab

PLC/MMI: Factory Talk View Studio ME V11.00.00, Studio 5000 Logix Designer V32.03.00

Software: Anybus Configuration ManagerV1.7.1.1, PACKware V5.0.5.31, PortVisionDX V5.01

Hardware: Zeus, Turck TBEN-L4-8IOL, Norgren

Jacobs Engineering – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2018 to 2020

Develop screens and rewrite code to replace Ignition HMI with Factory Talk HMI. Lockheed Martin, GA

Design screens in Factory Talk ME to replicate all functions of Ignition.

Create platform for operation of submarine test facility. Department of Defense, TN

Design fiber optic system per project specifications.

Program PLC and HMI for project support as needed.

PLC/MMI: Factory Talk SE V7.10, RSLogix . V20.04

Hardware: Cisco 9500, Cisco 9300

Program HMIs/PLCs of Ground Control Systems for Mobile Launch platform for the Artemis I NASA, KSC FL

Develop VB code to search Factory Talk screens for tags and construct a report or replace specified tag names.

Update HMI screens for ECS (Environmental Control System) to control temperature, humidity and pressure for propellants.

Code Launch Accessories for umbilical arms (Crew Access Arm, Internal Cryogenic Propulsion System Units and others).

Level 5 testing of screens and PLC code.

Add new processes and functionality to PLC and HMI for LACC

Verify and mark up problems, create solutions in PLC code and test procedures.

Obtained security clearance NACI and TIER 1.

PLC/MMI: Factory Talk SE V7.10, RSLogix 5000 V20.04, Factory Talk Asset Center V8.20, X Win-32

Software: Clearquest V9.0.1, VB 2018

Integrated Controls & Information – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2017 to 2018

A320 Assembly Stands Airbus, Hamburg Germany

Expedite stalled projects from electrical aspect (lifts and elevators, electrical panels and drawings).

Write and debug PLC code and HMI screens for production stands.

Work with the developers of Siemens TIA operating system to debug user interface.

Code and integrate Cleco Wrenches into system.

Commissioning and troubleshooting

PLC/MMI: Siemens TIA V14

Hardware: GuardLogix L85E PLC, PowerFlex 525 Drives, Promess Drives, Cleco Wrenches

Sterling Engineering – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2016 to 2017

Elevator Control Porsche Design Tower, Miami FL

Convert and debug PLC code (Script to Ladder).

Develop HMI screens for car elevator controls, history and tracking.

PLC/MMI: Stuido 5000 V24, Ignition V7.9.3, MySQL

Hardware: GuardLogix L85E, PowerFlex 525

Package Handling UPS/FedEx, Tracy CA

Debug PLC programs and HMI (SGS) screens for conveyor operations and alarms for distribution facilities.

Wire additional devices such as MSPs, VFDs, Line Reactors and Overloads.

PLC integration with VFDs, HMIs and other PLCs (handshaking)

Program and setup IP camera system.

PLC/MMI: RSLogix 5000 V20.1, Factory Talk ME V8.0, Top Server V5.19, Drive Explorer V6.02.99, Wonderware V11.2

Hardware: Stratix 8000, ComNet IP Switches, Pelco Sariz IMP Camera, L83E, PowerFlex 525, Panelview Plus 800.

Clyde Bergeman, Tucker GA – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2015 to 2016

Soot Blowers and Water Cannons

Program PLC and HMI for soot blowing and water cannon systems. Modify base code to customer specifications.

Commission and troubleshooting new installation and existing systems. Develop standard code for future installations.

Software: Excel/Word V2007, AutoCAD LT V2012

PLC/MMI: RSLogix 5000 V20.1, Proface V3.50, Wonderware V11.1, Factory Talk SE V8.0, Top Server V5.19, Drive Explorer V6.02.99

Hardware: DeviceLogix, ControlLogix, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ASI, PowerFlex 525, GuardLogix, Lenza 941 Servo.

International Systems, Lawrenceville GA – Controls Engineer (Contract) 2014 to 2015

Controls Engineering Firm

Program and commission PLC and HMI code for new tire plant installation utilities operations included hot, cold and hydraulic water for the presses used in the curing process.

Program with AB PAX faceplates for analog/PID settings as well as custom hooks written in ladder logic into the PAX.

Installed, configured and commissioned Historian for trending. Write VB script code to record data points.

PAX was used to simplify setting Hi/Low PID set-points for valve and motor operations and alarming.

Installed Pelco IP camera system to help with operations (setup and alignment).

Software: Excel/Word V2007, AutoCAD LT 2010, VB V2010 Express, Pelco Utilities V2.9, DS ControlPoint V7.14, DS Admin V7.14

PLC/MMI: RSLogix 5000 V20.1, Factory Talk SE/ME V6.10, PlantPAX V2.08, Factory Talk Historian SE V6.10

Hardware: Control Logix 5000, Ethernet, Profinet, Analog and Discrete I/O, HART Instruments

Integrated Controls & Information, Flowery Branch GA – Controls Engineer 2009 to 2014

Controls Engineering Firm

Write and commission code for conveyor and merging lines (Wriggles)

Write code for drilling equipment used in open-pit mining operations.

Commissioned projects at customer sites in Aruba, China, Australia and the US.

Design and support water management controls for potable water and desalinization plants.

Design, build and program simulator and QA test software to verify PLC and HMI programs using VBA and MatLab.

Software: Excel/Word V2007, AutoCAD LT 2004, VB V2010 Express, MetLab 2010a, Oxygen V9.3

PLC/MMI: CoDeSys V2.3.9.18, RSLogix 5000 V16.1, PCS7 V11 SP2, Indusoft V6.1 SP6, WinCC V11.SP2, Citech, Unity Pro, Sytech.

Hardware: Control Logix 5000, EPEC 2024, CPU 1214C, Kinetix 350 Servo

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degrees: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)

Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences)

Cooperative Engineering Degree

Associate of Science Degrees: Chattanooga State Technical Community College

CAD/CAM Technology

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Automated Controls and Instrumentation)

Certificates: Chattanooga State Technical Community College

CAD, CAM, Automated Controls

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