Controls and Automation Engineer

I am a controls engineer specializing in industrial automation, with a primary focus on Allen-Bradley PLC programming and FactoryTalk-based HMI development. I do also have experience with the Siemens Automation platform but prefer working within the Rockwell environment. Over the course of my career, I have worked extensively with manufacturing systems that demand precise real-time control, including flying saws, encoder-driven motion, and material processing lines. My background combines hands-on troubleshooting on the plant floor with remote development and support, allowing me to quickly understand how code, hardware, and operators interact in real production environments. I enjoy taking complex, messy systems and turning them into stable, well-structured solutions that are easier to maintain, easier to troubleshoot, and more transparent for maintenance and operations.

Work Terms

I provide remote PLC programming and HMI screen design services on a contract basis, focused on improving reliability, clarity, and maintainability of existing automation systems. This includes reviewing and evaluating current PLC logic and HMI implementations, identifying problem areas such as unclear sequencing, redundant or dead code, poor tag structure, and confusing operator interfaces, then proposing and implementing targeted improvements. I can refactor and document ladder logic or structured text, standardize naming and alarms, streamline routines, and optimize for easier troubleshooting and future expansion. On the HMI side, I redesign screens for better navigation, diagnostics, and operator usability while keeping them consistent with plant standards and safety requirements. All work is performed remotely, with scope, deliverables, and hours defined up front, so you get predictable results and support without the overhead of a full-time controls engineer.