Controls Engineer (37401) Bachelors, Associate Degree / Instrumentation, Automation, Controls / Robotics, DCS, PLC, High Voltage / Chemical, Stamping, Welding, Plastics / Will Relo

A dynamic and results-driven Automation Controls Professional with 7+ years of supporting chemical, stamping, and industrial manufacturing operations. He has a Bachelor’s degree and an Associate degree in Mechatronic Engineering. He is an experienced Instrumentation / Electrical Technician and a skilled Robot Programmer with a proven track record in setup, troubleshooting, and optimizing highly automated robotic systems in manufacturing plants. He is skilled in integrating mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles to design innovative solutions for your manufacturing operations. He is currently employed but is interested in exploring new opportunities where he can leverage his technical expertise and collaborative skills to drive engineering excellence and contribute to the advancement of your company’s projects and technologies. This young engineer brings enthusiasm, well-developed controls skills from multiple industries, and a solid PLC and DCS background to the table for some lucky employer! He is willing to relocate. His notable experience includes:

• Manage capacity and anticipate the need for equipment modification and capacity adjustments.
• Ensure equipment meets technical and performance specifications.
• Validate injection, paint, assembly, bonding, and process flow operating standards and procedures in accordance with POMS.
• Troubleshoot all mechanical and electrical equipment
• Weld and fabricate all modification
• Install and maintain a wide variety of complicated electrical, electronic transmission testing and Control equipment
• Apply 5 “S” Standards to Assembly line equipment
• Implemented predictive maintenance techniques, utilizing condition monitoring tools to anticipate equipment failures and schedule proactive repairs.
• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance services
• Participated in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CAPA) processes to address recurring equipment failures and quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement in production processes.
• Experienced in programming robotic systems (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, KUKA) for tasks such as welding, painting, assembly, and material handling.
• Ability to integrate robots into existing production lines and configure them for optimal performance.
• Proficient in conducting corrective and preventive maintenance, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling robots and components to ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime.
• Utilized Tekrob Editor and Robgude for offline troubleshooting and logic fixes.
• Optimized MIG and spot welding processes through precise programming adjustments, achieving consistent weld quality and reducing defects by 10%.
• Proficient in maintaining and calibrating instrumentation devices such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, and control valves.
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) for process optimization.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation devices and control systems to maintain accurate process control and operational efficiency.
• Chemical Plants
• Stamping Operations
• Welding Operations
• Automotive Parts
• Specifying Equipment
• Specify project requirements
• PLC Troubleshooting
• AutoCAD
• Calibrating Field Process Control Loops / Instrumentation
• Testing/Qualifying Plant Equipment
• Industrial Process Automation Integration
• Implement Modifications Or Upgrades To Equipment
• Integrate Robots Into Existing Production Lines
• Installing Monitoring Devices
• Prepare and Set Up Machinery
• Interpret Equipment Manuals and Work Orders
• CAPA
• Programming Robotic Systems
• ABB, Fanuc, KUKA Robots
• Tekrob Editor
• Robgude
• Optimized MIG and Spot Welding Processes
• Repair Instrumentation Devices And Control Systems
• Automated Valves
• Electrical Controls
• Hydraulic Controls
• Pneumatic Controls
• Ultrasonic Flowmeter
• Flowmeters
• Pressure Transmitters
• Temperature Transmitters
• Upgrading Systems
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Installing Systems / Optimizing Systems
• Certified For Hands-on Electrical Work
• High Voltage and Power Distribution
• Low Voltage < 1000 V or less • Medium Voltage > 1000 V but < 100 kV • High Voltage (HV) –100 kV to 230 kV • Extra-High Voltage > 230 kV but < 1000 kV • Ultra-High Voltage –> 1000 kV
• Power Plant Instrumentation & Control Systems
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• Siemens PLCs
• Troubleshoot DCS and PLCs
• Analog Input Cards
• Analog Output Cards
• Digital Input Cards
• Digital Output Cards
• Engineering Flow Diagrams
• I/O Hardware
• Servos
• Drives
• HMIs
• 480 VAC 3 Phase power distribution
• Single Phase AC Power Systems
• Three Phase AC Power Systems
• Remote Indicators
• Wireless Field Networks
• Transmitters
• Valve Positioners
• Sensing Elements
• Temperature Sensors
• Level Sensors
• Flow Elements
• Pressure Elements
• Temp Elements
• Pneumatic Instrumentation
• Process Safety Instrumented Shut-down Systems
• Electrical Elementaries
• Digital Instrumentation
• Analog Instrumentation

EDUCATION

• Mechatronic Engineering- Bachelor of Science/ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
• Mechatronic Engineering- Associate Applied Science / Chattanooga State Community College