Controls Engineer

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Location
Huntsville, AL
Candidate No.
1921378

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1921378

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LEADER | PLCs, ROBOTICS, VISION, SAFETY & OT INTEGRATION

Core Expertise

  • Industrial automation architecture and commissioning integrating PLCs, robotics, vision, safety, and HMI systems.
  • Defined and enforced controls engineering standards for PLC structure, HMI conventions, networking, and version control.
  • Led cross-functional teams through greenfield builds, commissioning, and production ramp-up as technical plant-floor authority.
  • Designed scalable M2M and IT/OT integration using Ethernet/IP, OPC‑UA, MQTT, and industrial protocols.
  • Developed compliant data and recordkeeping systems, including 21 CFR Part 11–ready architectures.
  • Hired, mentored, and directed controls engineers while establishing lifecycle and change-management practices.

Project Background

  • Automotive assembly line automation, including full-line visualization and andon systems for high-volume production.
  • Pharmaceutical regulated systems delivering integrated PLC–Database–SCADA solutions compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Robotic material handling and pick‑and‑place applications using industrial robots and integrated vision guidance.
  • CNC machine-tending and high-speed manufacturing module commissioning with on-site troubleshooting and vendor coordination.
  • Custom IoT gateway development for quality data acquisition, storage, and plant-level reporting.
  • Foundry and heavy-manufacturing controls projects including safety PLC integration and hard-relay safety architectures.

Key Skills

  • Rockwell Automation Suite | Studio 5000 | FactoryTalk View ME/SE | AssetCentre
  • Fanuc Robotics | RoboGuide | Robotic programming for pick-place and machine-tending
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix | GuardLogix | B&R PLCs and safety PLC integration
  • Industrial protocols | Ethernet/IP | OPC‑UA | Modbus | Profinet | MQTT
  • SCADA & HMI | Ignition | ThingWorx | Aptean suite | FactoryTalk
  • Virtualization & servers | VMware | Hyper-V | VirtualBox | Windows and Linux platforms
  • Source control & dev practices | Git | SVN | Software lifecycle and change management
  • Compliance & safety frameworks | 21 CFR Part 11 | GAMP | safety system validation

Education

  • M.S., Supply Chain Management — University of Oklahoma
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Georgia Institute of Technology
  • A.S., Health Information Technology — Ultimate Medical Academy

Awards & Recognition

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • President’s Undergraduate Research Award
  • President’s Doctoral Fellowship

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned automation leader who delivers production-focused controls and integration from concept to handover. Proven at setting engineering standards, resolving plant-floor escalations, and building reliable, maintainable systems across automotive, pharmaceutical, food, and heavy manufacturing. Offers immediate technical leadership, strong vendor coordination, and established practices for lifecycle and compliance.

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