{"id":3339,"date":"2025-02-24T18:13:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T22:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:18:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:18:49","slug":"controls-engineer-100031-bsee-automotive-welding-stamping-paint-wastewater-food-bev-warehouse-dc-logistics-general-mfg-substation-hvac-robotics-plcs-scada-vfds-rtus-servos-conve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/controls-automation\/controls-engineer-100031-bsee-automotive-welding-stamping-paint-wastewater-food-bev-warehouse-dc-logistics-general-mfg-substation-hvac-robotics-plcs-scada-vfds-rtus-servos-conve\/","title":{"rendered":"Controls Engineer (100031) BSEE \/ Automotive, Welding, Stamping, Paint, Wastewater, Food-Bev, Warehouse-DC, Logistics, General Mfg., Substation, HVAC \/ Robotics, PLCs, SCADA, VFDs, RTUs, Servos, Conveyors, Vision, Transfer Lines \/ Will Relo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Controls Engineer with 20+ years of experience across multiple manufacturing sectors including automotive manufacturing, warehouse logistics, stamping, welding, food, power, pharmaceutical, and water\/wastewater treatment operations He has a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering.<\/strong> He has a deep technical understanding of automation and industrial process control systems. He is a detail-driven and goal-oriented electrical engineer with extensive experience in control system design, development, and integration across multiple industries. He brings a strong leadership background and project management skills and has led teams of up to 20 people on projects. He is highly skilled with a broad variety of robotic and PLC platforms and applications.<\/strong>
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This accomplished Controls Engineer with a proven track record of success in diverse automation and manufacturing settings in perm, project, and contract roles.<\/strong> . He excels at troubleshooting, system integration, and improving equipment reliability to enhance efficiency and productivity in industrial environments. He took a couple of months off to help a critically ill friend through her illness and is now looking for a new perm opportunity to apply his BIG TOOL BOX of Automation skills! He is single and willing to relocate for the right opportunity! Skills like this go fast in this talent marketplace, so don’t delay and you might be the lucky company that lands this Game Changing Automation Talent! <\/strong>His notable experience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry Pain Point<\/strong><\/td>John\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u2699\ufe0f High Downtime \/ Unreliable Systems<\/strong><\/td>\u27a4 25+ years designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC\/HMI systems<\/strong> (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Rockwell)
\u27a4 Reduced downtime at Peterbilt Motors through continuous improvement projects<\/strong>, training, and rapid troubleshooting support<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udfed Legacy Equipment & Costly Upgrades<\/strong><\/td>\u27a4 Extensive experience upgrading analog to digital control systems<\/strong> and standardizing automation across automotive, logistics, and wastewater facilities
\u27a4 Designed electrical schematics, I\/O layouts, and cabinet drawings to support modernization<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83e\udd16 Robotics & Automation Integration Gaps<\/strong><\/td>\u27a4 Programmed and commissioned Fanuc & ABB robots<\/strong> for automotive Tier 1 suppliers
\u27a4 Implemented robotic welding, stamping, packaging, and vision systems<\/strong> to improve throughput and quality<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcc9 Throughput Bottlenecks & Inefficiency<\/strong><\/td>\u27a4 Led controls commissioning<\/strong> for logistics conveyor systems at Slate River and Glidepath, cutting startup delays
\u27a4 Implemented process improvements<\/strong> at GM paint\/plating systems to stabilize quality and increase uptime<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83e\uddef Safety, Compliance & Documentation<\/strong><\/td>\u27a4 Managed multi-million-dollar controls projects<\/strong> with OSHA, NFPA, and ISO standards compliance
\u27a4 Improved documentation control (AutoCAD, electrical drawings, task instruction sheets) to support training, audits, and maintenance<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udc65 Skilled Labor Gaps \/ Training Needs<\/strong><\/td>\u27a4 Bilingual English\/Spanish trainer\u2014built maintenance\/production team capabilities at Peterbilt and GM
\u27a4 Developed standardized instruction sheets<\/strong> and provided on-the-floor training for maintenance teams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Rockwell, DirectLogic)
\u2022 SCADA and HMI systems integration, networking, and high-performance data acquisition
\u2022 Automation project management and system commissioning
\u2022 Industrial robotic applications (Fanuc, ABB) for material handling, welding, inspection, painting, and assembly
\u2022 Process control, fluid automation, and automated conveyor systems
\u2022 Electrical schematics, panel design, NFPA compliance, and validation plans
\u2022 Continuous improvement and process optimization in manufacturing environments
\u2022 Field inspections, documentation control, and safety compliance
\u2022 Troubleshot and optimized web\/film press equipment, laminators, and slitters.
\u2022 Implemented continuous improvement changes to enhance equipment safety and throughput.
\u2022 Improved documentation control for electrical and mechanical machine drawings.
\u2022 Managed installation crews during equipment commissioning for logistics automation.
\u2022 Conducted electrical control system testing and commissioning.
\u2022 Assisted in panel checkout for the controls shop.
\u2022 Designed electrical schematics and developed servo motor test panels using AutoCAD.
\u2022 Improved server backup processes for enhanced documentation control.
\u2022 Developed PLC\/HMI\/VFD programs and panel design for logistics conveyor systems.
\u2022 Managed skilled trade crews for site installation and commissioning.
\u2022 Assisted in quoting jobs for new logistics conveyor projects.
\u2022 Programmed PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and Fanuc robots for Tier 1 automotive manufacturing.
\u2022 Supported daily plant operations, maintenance, and production optimization.
\u2022 Implemented continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and cut costs.
\u2022 Trained maintenance and production teams on new equipment.
\u2022 Supervised maintenance teams and process improvements in automotive paint systems.
\u2022 Developed standardized task instruction sheets for process control
\u2022 Managed multimillion-dollar baggage-handling automation projects.
\u2022 Provided job costing and project estimation for continuous improvement initiatives.
\u2022 Developed PLC and HMI programs for automotive assembly line automation.
\u2022 Led process improvement teams to enhance quality and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education:<\/strong>
\u2022 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering \u2013 Arizona State University (Graduated: 12\/1989)
\u2022 Electronic Engineering Studies \u2013 DeVry Institute of Technology (Attended five trimesters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software & Tools:<\/strong>
\u2022 RSLogix 5000, Wonderware, FactoryStudio, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, VMware, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal, FTView, HMI Programming, MS Project, PanelBuilder, PACSCI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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