Lang H. Luckenbach
Ontario CA 91762
admhz6@r.postjobfree.com
Summary Controls/Automation Engineering Consultant
Contact me to discuss your project needs.
Professional Experience
10/18/2018 – 2/5/2021
Position – Senior Processing Controls Engineer.
Commissioned Package Sorting for UPS Tacoma WA
Commissioned 58 ARSAW machines at Amazon-Rialto CA
Commissioned 64 ARSAW machines at Amazon-West Jefferson, OH.
Reverse Engineered Electronic As-Built documents for 3 lines of equipment at Humana in Cincinnati OH, and Phoenix AZ. Managed project communications with Production.
10/2017 – 3/16/2018 Contract at ArcelorMittal, Steelton, PA
Position – Senior Electrical Engineer
Programmed RSView fpr gathering Real Time Data for Steel finishing
Hardware consisted of Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, VFDrives, Panelview Plus 6 600 HMI’s,
Software used was RS Logix 5000, RS View32.
1/6/2017 –5/17/17 Mindlance Contract at Harley-Davidson, York, PA
Position – Manufacturing Reliability Engineer
Troubleshooting and assisting Electrical Maintenance Skilled Trades in keeping automation equipment running. Automation includes Allen-Bradley PLC's, Fanuc Robotics, and ABB Robotics.
5/4/2016 – 5/27/2016 Enser Contract at Fresco Systems, Telford, PA
Position – Senior Controls Engineer
Commissioned VFFS Liquid machinery using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix hardware, RSLogix5000 software, and FactoryTalkViewStudio HMI software.
1/02/016 – 4/1/2016 Mindlance Contract at Harley-Davidson, York Operation
Position – Manufacturing Reliability Engineer
Troubleshooting Factory Automation during Harley-Davidson’s 14 week Production Surge,
Equipment included ABB Robots, Rodan Robotic Welders, Tennesee Rand Multiple Robot Welding Cells, Trumpf Laser, Fanuc Robotics
Hardware consisted of Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Panelview 1000 plus
Software used was Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000, Rockwell Factory Talk View Studio, SAP
2/02/015 - 6/23/2015 Aerotek contract at Westfalia Technologies USA
Position – Senior Controls Engineer
Constructed and updated AutoCAD Electrical 2015 drawings of conveyor systems and AS/RS systems using Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, VFDrives, and Panelview Plus 6 600 HMI’s.
10/2014 – 12/2014 Aerotek contract at Oceaneering Entertainment Systems
Position – Senior Electrical Engineer
Commissioned proprietary recreation devices
Hardware consisted of Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, VFDrives, Panelview Plus 6 600 HMI’s,
Software used was RS Logix 5000, Factory Talk View Studio – ME
Devicenet Network used for I/O and all machine control.
10/2013 – 6/2014 MarquipWardUnited
Position – Senior Controls Engineer
Designed and commissioned Flexo/Folder/Gluer
Controls used were Allen-Bradley Control Logix, Kinetix 6500 Servos, Panelview Plus 6 600 and 700 HMI’s,
Software used was RS Logix 5000, Factory Talk View Studio – ME.
Used Ethernet/IP for I/O and all machine control via a 250 node Industrial IP Network.
Programming tools used included Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks. Also translated Automation Control Programs from B&R Automation to Rockwell Software/Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5000.
12/2011 – 3/2012 Aerotek contract at TE Connectivity
Position – Electronic Controls Engineer
Designed, documented, and commissioned high speed connector assembly machines.
Control hardware included Denso Scara robots, Yaskawa PLC’s, multiple Yaskawa Digital Servo Controls, Ethernet I/O, Proface Operator Interface, Edmund Scientific Vision Systems/Controllers, and High Potential Connector Pin Tester. Machines were powered by 207VAC.
Inputs and outputs to machines were 24VDC.
All data from 3 networked machine cells was collected on a PC via TCP/IP Ethernet Links to all controls.
2/2010 – 1/2011 Magnesita Refractories
Position – Electronic Controls Engineer
Designed replacement Electronic Controls Systems for hardwired controls at aggregates mining/manufacturing facility.
Created 40 Sheet Wiring Diagrams of AC and DC systems for Contractor Bidding.
Controls used included Steeplechase PLC software running on PC, Siemens I/O Systems, Honeywell HC900 Loop Controllers, Wonderware InTouch.
9/2009 – 4/2010 York College of PA
Position – Adjunct Instructor – Freshman Engineering Lab
Taught students in Robotics, Robot Programming, and Systems Integration.
12/2007 – 10/2009 Advanced Skills Center
Position – Manager of Repair Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics Program
Taught secondary and adult students in Allen/Bradley family of systems, Hardware included SLC5-03,Pneumatics, Motor Controls, PLC’s, VFD’s, Motion Controls, Robotics.
Software tools were RS Linx, RS500 Logix Programming Software, AutoCAD Electrical,
Students learned, Basic Electronics, Electronic Circuits, Sensors, Industrial wiring
Students also trained on use of KUKA Six Axis robot/controls.
12/2006 – 1/2008 YTI Career Institute
Position – Instructor in Electronics Engineering Technology Program
Taught post secondary students in Analog, Digital, Computers, Networking, Systems Integration at private technical career based school.
Students learned to create Wiring Diagrams on AutoCAD.
They also used NI MultiSIM and CircuitMaker to construct and test electronic circuits.
3/2002 – 12/2006 Luckenbach Systems, LLC
Position – President/Systems Integrator
Designed Control Systems using Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLC, Allen-Bradley PanelVIEW Operator Interface, Rockwell Software RSView32 HMI
Used Ethernet Communications to PLC via Wireless Ethernet Bridge, integrated to Customized VB6.0/Microsoft Access Data Logging and Report Generating System.
Used GMPS to meet USDA requirements for Wooden Pallet Homogenizing.
Constructed Wiring Diagrams for AC Power, and 24VDC I/O structure.
Used Wiring Diagrams to wire Control Panel, and Commision System.
7/2001 – 3/2002 Apex Automation, Inc.
Position – Software Developer/Systems Integrator
Wrote custom software applications on Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Professional Edition, Microsoft Office XP Databases, Cognex Vision Systems, Accu-Sort Bar Code Scanners, Emerson Servo/Motion Control Systems, Allen-Bradley VFD’s,TCP/IP Custom Interface Programming
3/2000 – 7/2001 Lexel, Inc.
Position – President/Custom Software Developer
Designed and installed: Excel /VBA based Meat Order Entry
Designed and installed.Excel/VBA based Meat Order Manufacturing Management package
Designed and installed Access/VBA based Order Selection real-time PC based systems.
4/1994-3/2000 St.Onge, Ruff and Associates, Inc. - York, PA
Position - Systems Integrator/Developer
Designed Industrial Refrigeration Control Systems
2/1991-4/1994 Hershey Chocolate U.S.A. - Hershey, PA
Position - Contract Electrical Engineer
Designed and implemented projects including, HVAC Controls, PLC Systems, VFD’s, Complete Electrical Installations, including Motor Control Centers,
Constructed Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Conduit runs to NFC specifications,
Functioned as Electro/Mechanical Consultant to Finished Goods Engineering department to resolve problems on several existing packaging/wrapping lines.
1/1989-4/1990 YEP Industries, Emigsville, Pennsylvania
Position - Applications Engineer
Designed, programmed, and implemented complex systems including 2 and 4 axis Machine Control Systems, PLC and Operator
Constructed Interface programs for precision machine tools, technical analysis and mathematical calculations for new designs.
Performed Control Panel Design, and Testing.
2/1987-12/1988 J. L. Souser and Associates, York, Pennsylvania
Position - Systems/Applications Engineer
Prepared product demonstrations and designed production systems including Man-Machine Interfacing, Single/Multiple Axis Servo Motion Control Systems, C++ used in control of 2 axis cold Thread Forming Machine with MTS Motion Control System, Process Controls, and Robotic Controls.
Functioned as Technical Sales Representative with responsibility for assessing client needs, researching alternatives, and recommending systems solutions.
2/1974-1/1987 Litton-Landis Tool Company, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Position - Design Engineer
Designed, tested, and debugged hardware and software for machine control systems, including PLC’s, Relays, VFD’s,
Designed Programmable Cam Drive including 4 layer PCB with 318 discrete components, commissioned first machine at Cummins Diesel, Orland Indiana
Education Pennsylvania State University
Awarded Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Major: Electrical Engineering; 1983
Achieved Dean's List
Experienced in:
GMPS
Robotic Controls
Factory Automation
Refrigeration Controls
Conveyor Systems
Assembly Machines
Sorting Systems
Servo Motors
Motion Controls
PLC’s
Analog Systems
HMI Design
SCADA Systems
Machine Tool Controls
Debugging
Troubleshooting
AutoCAD
Vision Systems
Electrical Testing Sys
Computer Simulation
Building Automation