Chase McCard
Macon,GA
Summary
Determined Controls Engineer with sound knowledge of quality assurance procedures, strategic planning and specification review. Analytical problem-solver with strengths in communication and organization. Comfortable working for long periods of time with little to no supervision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controls Engineer
Factory Automation Systems
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Conduct studies with project managers on preliminary design work, to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new automation equipment. Identify and select materials appropriate for system design.
- Draft electrical CAD schematics, fabricate electrical cabinets, operator stations, and HMI enclosures in-house.
- Architect Profinet/Ethernet layouts and peer-to-peer messaging to simultaneously interface between dozens of complex control systems.
- Develop structured, concise, and effective PLC applications in both Allen-Bradley and Siemens programming environments. Experience includes work in ladder-logic, function block, structured text, and statement list across both programming environments.
- Develop organized and intuitive HMI applications in both standalone and SCADA environments. Experience includes work in FactoryTalk Studio, TIA Portal, Ignition, and Wonderware.
- Extensive, hands-on installation, commissioning and debugging of automated control systems in the field.
- Design control system electrical/software components in accordance with regulations such as ISO 13849, OSHA 1926.403, and IEC 61508. Includes risk assessments, component selections, safety matrices, safety programming, and safety verification testing in the field.
Equipment Engineer
Department Of Defense (USAF)
03.2023 - Current
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to maximize equipment performance.
- Establish alternative possibilities and incorporate flexibility to balance costs with benefits to produce unique and cost-effective results.
- Spearhead innovative equipment design to maximize cost-effectiveness and equipment efficiency to sustain future growth.
- Revise specs, evaluated bids and proposed vendors to expedite project approval.
- Enhance design and functionality of existing equipment to meet operational needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12.2020
Skills
- PLC Programming
- HMI development
- Electrical Cabinet Design
- Drafting Electrical Schematics
- Servo/Variable Frequency Drive Commissioning
- Ethernet/Profinet Networking
- PID Closed-Loop Automation
- Safety in Automated Controls Systems
Timeline
Equipment Engineer
Department Of Defense (USAF)
03.2023 - Current
Project Controls Engineer
Factory Automation Systems
12.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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