PLC Programmer / Controls Technician

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Location
Towanda, IL
Candidate No.
265293

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 265293

CONTROLS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER | PLC/HMI PROGRAMMING & INDUSTRIAL SOFTWARE

Core Expertise

  • PLC and HMI programming across Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider platforms for production environments.
  • Designing and executing system migrations and platform modernizations with minimally disruptive cutover plans.
  • Developing industrial software in C#/.NET and Python to integrate controls with backend services and mobile apps.
  • Industrial networking and protocols expertise: EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, MQTT, and TCP/IP for OT/IT integration.
  • Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, AOI development, and VFD/motor control configuration to reduce downtime.

Project Background

  • Led HMI migrations from legacy systems to modern HMIs, including automated tag mapping and validation.
  • Built cross‑platform industrial software enabling field data capture, PLC parsing, and automated HMI content generation.
  • Implemented AOIs and ControlLogix program designs supporting EtherNet/IP and OPC UA integrations.
  • Executed commissioning, debugging, and on‑site troubleshooting for drives, robotics, CNC, and machine controls.
  • Developed preventive maintenance workflows, program backups, and training materials to upskill plant technicians.

Key Skills

  • Studio 5000 | RSLogix 500/5000 | ControlLogix | CompactLogix
  • FactoryTalk View ME/SE | FactoryTalk Optix | View Designer | PanelView | FactoryTalk Panel Builder
  • OPC UA | EtherNet/IP | MQTT | Kepware | TCP/IP
  • C#/.NET | WPF | ASP.NET Core | Python | Swift/SwiftUI | REST APIs
  • VFD programming | Motor controls | AC/DC drives | Fanuc & Yaskawa robotics
  • AOI development | System migration planning | Root cause analysis | Commissioning
  • Git | CI/CD | YAML | Structured testing and version control

Education

  • Associate in Industrial Controls — Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Awards & Recognition

  • OSHA 10

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring 10+ years of hands‑on plant‑floor controls experience combined with industrial software development skills. Built an iPad tool that parses PLC programs and auto‑generates HMI content, demonstrating the ability to automate tedious tasks and accelerate migrations. Well suited for roles requiring PLC/HMI programming, system migrations, and OT/IT integration while mentoring operations and maintenance teams.

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