David Eickhoff
Parkersburg,WV
Summary
Results-oriented Controls Engineer with expertise in Industrial IoT, PLC programming, and project management. Proven ability to design automated control systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Controls Engineer
Form Energy
Weirton, WV
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented automated control systems for energy management solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Developed and executed testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzed system data to identify trends, proposing enhancements for efficiency improvements.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for controls design and troubleshooting techniques.
- Conducted root cause analysis of system failures, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Senior Controls Engineer
Whirlpool
Findlay, OH
05.2016 - 01.2024
- Led design and implementation of control systems to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Developed and optimized automated processes, reducing operational downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for controls engineering and system integration.
- Analyzed system data to identify trends, driving improvements in process control and quality assurance.
- Implemented advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex control issues, improving response times.
- Optimized control systems by implementing advanced automation technologies and reducing downtime.
Controls Engineer
Union Pacific
Pine Bluff, AR
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Developed documentation for system designs, testing protocols, and maintenance procedures.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in controls engineering methodologies.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and recommend strategic enhancements for systems functionality.
- Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
- Streamlined industrial processes through the implementation of cutting-edge PLC programming methods.
Controls Engineer
Allient Tech Systems
Indepedence, Mo
02.2004 - 04.2013
- Designed and implemented control systems for various automated processes.
- Optimized programming of PLCs to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Conducted system troubleshooting to resolve technical issues and minimize downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure alignment of technical specifications with project goals.
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer
DeVry University
Kansas City, MO05-2008
Skills
- Industrial iot
- Electrical design
- System troubleshooting
- Control panel design
- Project management
- Variable frequency drives
- Machine vision
- SCADA development
- Functional safety
- Motion control
- Servo systems
- Control loop tuning
- Control systems management
- PLC programming
Timeline
Staff Controls Engineer
Form Energy
01.2024 - Current
Senior Controls Engineer
Whirlpool
05.2016 - 01.2024
Controls Engineer
Union Pacific
04.2013 - 05.2016
Controls Engineer
Allient Tech Systems
02.2004 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer
DeVry University