Controls Engineer

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1961072

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1961072

CONTROLS & AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN | PLC PROGRAMMING, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

Core Expertise

  • PLC programming and debugging on Siemens and Rockwell platforms using Ladder Logic and structured routines.
  • HMI configuration and operator interface development to simplify controls and reduce operator errors.
  • Electrical troubleshooting and schematic interpretation for control panels, motors, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Preventive maintenance and equipment repair practices that support continuous production and reduce downtime.
  • Applied continuous improvement techniques, driving measurable production improvements through optimization and root-cause fixes.

Project Background

  • Rewrote a critical PLC program after system loss, restoring operation and improving runtime performance in about one week.
  • Troubleshot automated production lines, identifying control and electrical faults to minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Configured HMI screens and diagnostics to streamline operator workflows and accelerate fault response.
  • Performed preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing on motors, sensors, pneumatics, and control equipment.
  • Collaborated with engineers and production teams to implement controls changes and reliability improvements.

Key Skills

  • Siemens | Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLCs | Ladder Logic (LD) | PLC programming
  • HMI configuration | Operator interfaces | Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development
  • Electrical systems | Schematics | Wiring | Panel troubleshooting
  • Industrial maintenance | Mechanical troubleshooting | Equipment repair | Preventive maintenance
  • Pneumatics | Hydraulics | Motors | Instrumentation calibration
  • Ethernet | Industrial networking | Basic computer networking
  • CMMS | KPI monitoring | Maintenance documentation
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

  • Associate of Applied Science, Electricity — Alfred State College
  • Bachelor's degree (in progress), Construction Management — Alfred State College

Awards & Recognition

  • Rockwell Automation Certification
  • Valid driver's license

Why Interview this Candidate?

A controls and automation technician with about three years in industrial manufacturing, experienced in PLC programming, HMI configuration, and electrical diagnostics. Proven ability to recover critical control systems quickly and implement optimizations that improved production throughput. Technical breadth across PLC platforms, industrial networking, and preventive maintenance enables immediate contribution to controls and reliability teams.

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