What is Automate America?

Automate America is a professional hiring marketplace connecting skilled professionals and contractors with companies across industrial, commercial, and residential work — automation and controls, electrical, HVAC, software, mechanical, manufacturing, healthcare, and all skilled trades. The Automate America platform lets companies hire electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, PLC programmers, software developers, robotics engineers, and other specialists directly or through White Glove managed services.

How do I hire an electrician on Automate America?

Create a free company account at automateamerica.com, post your project requirements, and browse our network of licensed electricians. You can filter by location, license type, hourly rate, and availability. Apply instantly and connect with qualified electricians within 24 hours.

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Automate America has thousands of licensed professionals across trades including industrial electricians, welders, pipefitters, millwrights, HVAC technicians, PLC programmers, controls engineers, robotics integrators, instrumentation technicians, and registered nurses. Most professionals are available for contract, temp-to-hire, and direct placements.

How much does it cost to hire a contractor on Automate America?

Posting a job on Automate America is free. Contractor hourly rates vary by trade: electricians typically range $35-$65/hr, PLC programmers $55-$85/hr, controls engineers $60-$90/hr, and robotics integrators $65-$100/hr. White Glove managed services include payroll, compliance, and insurance management for an all-in rate.

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What is Automate America?

Automate America is a global professional marketplace connecting thousands of skilled professionals with companies in manufacturing, automation, healthcare, and skilled trades worldwide, across industrial, commercial, and residential work. It provides AI-powered matching, contract management, timesheet tracking, and payment processing — the full hiring-to-payment lifecycle in one platform.

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Is Automate America free for contractors?

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Automate America has PLC programmers specializing in Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Schneider Electric available worldwide. Companies can search by specific PLC brand, location, and availability. Contract rates for PLC programmers range from $45-$100+/hour depending on experience and specialization.

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What types of skilled trades professionals are on Automate America?

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How much do automation contractors earn?

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How does Automate America handle payments and invoicing?

Automate America automates the full payment cycle: professionals submit digital timesheets, companies approve them, and the platform generates dual invoices (accounts payable to professionals, accounts receivable from companies). Payments process through Stripe with Net 30 terms for White Glove contracts. Expense tracking and reimbursement are built in.

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Hourly Contract · FilledWhite Glove

Controls Engineer

📍 Kansas City, MO✈ Travel🗓 6 days · 10h/day

$76/hrOT $76/hr

Allen Bradley / RockwellFanucKeyence

Expenses coveredPer diem $68Hotel $110Airfare $750Rental car $60Mileage $0.70/mi

🗓 Starts Jun 1, 2026

POSITION FILLED

Job Description

Expenses7

Per Diem$68.00

Travel Day Per Diem$51.00

Hotel$110.00

Rental Car$60.00

Mileage$0.70

Airfare$750.00

Travel Time$52.00/hr

Travel Conditions

🕒Hours / Round Trip16 hrs

📅Trips / Month1

Eligibility1

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US Work Authorization RequiredRequired

Requirements & Skills3

Allen Bradley / Rockwellimport os from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import letter from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib import colors # Create directories os.makedirs('generated', exist_ok=True) pdf_path = "generated/alan_henning_remote_controls_engineer.pdf" # Initialize Document doc = SimpleDocTemplate( pdf_path, pagesize=letter, rightMargin=40, leftMargin=40, topMargin=40, bottomMargin=40, title="Alan Henning - Remote Controls Engineer Resume" ) styles = getSampleStyleSheet() # Custom Styles title_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Name', parent=styles['Heading1'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=24, textColor=colors.HexColor("#1A365D"), alignment=1, spaceAfter=4 ) subtitle_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Subtitle', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=12, textColor=colors.HexColor("#4A5568"), alignment=1, spaceAfter=15 ) section_heading = ParagraphStyle( 'SectionHeading', parent=styles['Heading2'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=14, textColor=colors.HexColor("#1A365D"), spaceBefore=10, spaceAfter=4 ) body_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Body', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2D3748"), leading=14, spaceAfter=6 ) bullet_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Bullet', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2D3748"), leading=14, leftIndent=15, bulletIndent=5, spaceAfter=4 ) story = [] # Header Section story.append(Paragraph("ALAN HENNING", title_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Senior Remote Controls & SCADA Engineer • 1099 Contractor Lyons, KS • •://linkedin.com", subtitle_style)) def add_divider(): t = Table([[""]], colWidths=[532]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('LINEBELOW', (0,0), (-1,-1), 1.5, colors.HexColor("#1A365D")), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) story.append(t) story.append(Spacer(1, 8)) # Profile story.append(Paragraph("PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY", section_heading)) add_divider() summary_text = ( "Results-driven Senior Controls and SCADA Engineer with 10+ years of industrial automation expertise, " "specializing in 100% remote 1099 contract execution. Expert in full-stack architecture design, PLC programming, " "and plant-wide SCADA implementation. Proven track record of developing highly modular, clean, and thoroughly " "simulated control logic over secure corporate VPN networks, minimizing physical on-site commissioning timelines." ) story.append(Paragraph(summary_text, body_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Remote Capabilities story.append(Paragraph("REMOTE WORKSPACE CAPABILITIES", section_heading)) add_divider() story.append(Paragraph("• Infrastructure: High-speed gigabit fiber connection with fully redundant power and networking backups.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Engineering Station: High-performance dedicated multi-screen developer workstation optimized for simultaneous multi-platform virtual machines (VMs).", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Deployment Model: Expert in utilizing client-provided RDP, secure corporate VPN links, and virtual environments to build, map, and test code cleanly without local software footprint.", bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Technical Skills story.append(Paragraph("TECHNICAL EXPERTISE", section_heading)) add_divider() skills_data = [ [Paragraph("PLC Platforms:", body_style), Paragraph("Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, Logix Designer, RSLogix 500/5000), B&R Automation (Automation Studio, ANSI C, Structured Text), Siemens TIA Portal.", body_style)], [Paragraph("SCADA / HMI:", body_style), Paragraph("Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, Jython Scripting, Transaction Groups), FactoryTalk View ME/SE, PanelView interfaces.", body_style)], [Paragraph("Networks & Data:", body_style), Paragraph("EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, SQL Database Integration, MQTT, Industry 4.0 IoT gateways.", body_style)] ] skills_table = Table(skills_data, colWidths=[110, 422]) skills_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'TOP'), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) story.append(skills_table) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Experience story.append(Paragraph("SELECTED CONTRACT & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE", section_heading)) add_divider() # Role 1 story.append(Paragraph("Senior Automation & SCADA Consultant (Remote 1099 Contractor)", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Self-Employed / Automation Integration Services  |  2024 – Present", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Rockwell Architecture Design: Engineered complex, modular PLC logic structures within Studio 5000 utilizing reusable Add-On Instructions (AOIs) and User-Defined Data Types (UDTs) for multi-site processing facilities.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Ignition SCADA Deployment: Developed high-performance Perspective responsive dashboards, integrating plant floor data directly with SQL databases using transaction groups and customized Jython scripting.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• B&R Cross-Platform Bridging: Programmed high-speed motion profile sequences in B&R Automation Studio using Structured Text, mapping communication variables flawlessly to master Rockwell processors over EtherNet/IP.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Virtual Simulation: Reduced downstream physical commissioning times by up to 40% through strict offline verification, logic emulation, and thorough tag testing via client-secure virtual networks.", bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # Role 2 story.append(Paragraph("Controls Engineer", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Industrial Manufacturing Facility  |  2016 – 2024", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Maintained, troubleshot, and optimized continuous-process manufacturing lines utilizing Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Designed plant-wide HMI updates, modernizing outdated legacy interfaces to improve real-time diagnostic visibility for operators.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Led internal electrical and panel design revisions, verifying compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and safety regulations.", bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Education story.append(Paragraph("EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS", section_heading)) add_divider() story.append(Paragraph("Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automation Engineering Technology", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Graduated 2016 • Intensive coursework in Advanced PLC Logix, Fluid Power Systems, and Electrical Schematic Design", body_style)) # Build PDF doc.build(story)Good-to-Have

FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have

KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have

Procedures & Policies

Travel related expenses may be possible for highly qualified candidates living outside of the stardard 50 mile radius. TBD based on experience and location.
Per diem for food, and incidentals. (no reciepts required).
Hotel at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Mileage for personal vehicle use only. Initial to and from work location, not for daily driving to and from plant/hotel.
Rental car (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Airfare (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per receipts.
Fuel reimbursement for rental car use only per receipts (not for personal vehicle use)
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or do not wish to obtain the necessary insurance at this time, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already:
Visit Hiscox Insurance.
Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started.
Choose the date for your coverage to start.
Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.
Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Site safety rules and required competencies apply from day one.
Time is submitted weekly and approved by the customer before payment.
Changes to scope, schedule or rate are agreed in writing.
A certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) is on file, or a 5% deduction applies.
Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission.
Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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Magna Seating

Company · Greenville

Description

POWERTRAIN ELECTRIFICATION: Global automotive trends serve as our signposts—and we have reached many milestones on our way to powertrain electrification. We actively seek out these trends and respond to them with our innovative etelligentDRIVE™ solutions. By continually confronting future challenges, we strive to be the first on the road and the first to cross the finish line of the eMobility race. With our system competence, we understand the complexity of future drivetrains, and offer a wide range of products to meet our customer’s requirements.

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Hourly Contract · OpenWhite Glove

PLC Programmer

📍 Fremont, California🗓 6 days · 10h/day

$70/hrOT $70/hr

Siemens

🗓 Starts Aug 3, 2026

⏰Hourly ContractThrough Dec 31, 2026

Job Description

Eligibility1

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US Work Authorization RequiredRequired

Requirements & Skills1

SiemensActivities at Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant - USA: ◼ I created new PLC logic and modified the PLC HMI screen to reduce the processing time of rejected parts by adding new data exchange that stores and displays the reason for each rejected part directly on the PLC HMI. This improvement eliminated the need to manually write down the serial number of every rejected part and then access the Gauge HMI application to obtain the gauge report and identify the rejection reason for each listed serial number. To implement this enhancement, I coordinated with the Gauge personnel to include the status of the tested features in the data exchange, ensuring that all relevant inspection information was available immediately on the PLC HMI. Commissioning the 8F57 PCA Expansion line: o Implementing PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup, including adding new PLC logic to solve conveyor issues (parts crashing, releasing parts) and fixing issues with the communication with Gleason stations (OD and RD load Gear), solving the OP250 (Rollscan devices) issues. o Identify the root cause of broken grippers at OP040 and OP045 (Load OD & RD gears on the carrier) reviewing and adjusting the settings of the XRef drive reducing rejected parts in addition to avoid damaging the slide gripper fingers at OP40 & OP45). ▪ Commissioning Palletized Conveyor/line: o Making PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup, including adding new PLC logic to solve the RFID issue (biggest problem of the whole line), the Master-Slave Keyence cameras issues and adding new data to get, display and exchange the reason of a part rejected of the “Intra” gauge. o Reviewing and finding the solution to fix the communication issue between the PLC and the IT Server (CPN Switch/HUB problem). o Identifying and solving the cause why the line was not running (Laser Station not running – Servo issue). • Commissioning Contour/Broach/B1034 South line: o Implementing PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup. Including adding new PLC logic to fix the Master-Slave Keyence cameras, fixing the change model issues and adjusting PLC logic and setting all the sensors after the Hardness machine. • Support MCA BORE BUILD line: o Identify and solve the FIS communication problem (data exchange) of all the stations on both conveyors (IVB & OVB) as well as extracting and sharing with IT, the descriptions of the fault messages. Activities at Gilman-ES site – Janesville, WI - USA: • Commissioning Battery Cell (TIM, Foam & Epoxy) for Ford CA (Ford Research and innovation center) – Ongoing project. • Support debugging the Washer Load Machine (AP09_0200_0280_Batwings - Ford Livonia) in addition to supporting the machine runoff (by Ford personnel). Activities at ABB USA site – Auburn Hills, MI. - Ford Irapuato machines: • Support running, debugging and solving some issues at OP010.1 MOD-2, OP10.1 MOD3, OP010.2 MOD-2, OP020.2 MOD-2, and OP030.1 MOD-3. • Install PLC program, configure hardware and start running dry cycle of OP010.1 MOD1. • Support debugging OPGE2 Gear Set Assy Line (Vandyke – OP100 & OP110). Activities at Ford Vandyke Plant - USA: • Support debugging OP020.2 MOD3. • Provide production support in the absence of the assigned Controls Engineer. Activities at Ford Irapuato Plant - México: ◼ Support customer in identifying the causes of slow cycle time. After commissioning the OP OP030.1 station, achieving the cycle time requested by the customer, and obtaining early validation (it was the first machine approved in this project) I assisted in identifying and reporting the reason behind the fluctuation of JPHs. The machine cycle was being interrupted frequently due to several factors related to material quality and human resources: ▪ Low- quality subcomponents. Significant time was wasted producing rejected parts and restating production after a bad cycle. The customer eventually assigned personnel from the Materials department and managed this issue, but this was the main problem for some days before Ford took corrective action. ▪ Robot core-release optimization. I proposed changing the way the Robot released the cores in the press station: releasing them as soon as the core aligned with the Shaft (letting gravity complete the final positioning) instead of waiting for the end of the Robot's slow downward movement. This modification was implemented, tested, and approved. ▪ Insufficient personnel at OP030.1 . This machine is very fast, and the assigned operators were constantly rushing. Their responsibilities included loading finished parts, visually inspecting parts, taking measurements and recording them, unloading finished parts, packing, removing rejected parts from the ED40 press, restarting the auto cycle after interruptions removing empty carts, bringing new/full carts from OP020's, and more. ▪ Waiting time for material/subcomponents. I observed frequent shortages of shafts and, at other times, a lack of cats with core stacks ready for OP030.1. ▪ Delayed operator response to empty carts. Sometimes operators did not immediately notice that a cart was empty, causing the continuous cycle to pause while waiting for new core stacks (take out the empty cart, bring/insert a new one). ▪ Blocked unload conveyor. There were short but frequent pauses when the Robot could not unload finished parts because the unload conveyor had no empty pallets available. ▪ Balancer faults. Occasionally, the balancer machine generated faults requiring Ford personnel to manually remove the part, adjust clamps or sensors, and restart the station. This required powering off the equipment and opening the safety door, increasing downtime. ▪ Extended balancing time . In some cases, balancing a part took longer than expected. Support from the Balancer OEM could help, since the OP030.1 cycle time includes the Balancer cycle time. ▪ Data loss in the Balancer Equipment , after part rejection. When the Balancer equipment rejected a part, the operator had to manually remove it. Sometimes the Balancer lost its data for no clear reason, increasing downtime because the operator had to turn off the machine, enter the station, remove the part from the Balancer, and restart the equipment. • Commissioning OP030.1 MOD1 (e-Rotor line), implementing PLC program improvements, providing customer support until full production started. This equipment was the first one to be fully validated by the customer. • Support debugging & solving Promess Press and communication issues at OP020.1 (EtherCAT, zero pos.). • Support debugging and solving OP020 missing data at OP030.1. Activities at Ford Chihuahua Engine Plant - México - Dragon Project – OP170.1A: • Support Installing new Hardware (Scanner DMR-370, etc.) • Debug and solve several OP0170 issues (keys feeder, blowing conditions, key level at Magazine, etc). • Improve OP170 Cycle time (31 sec. to 25 sec.). • Fixing data exchange communication issues (PLC Logic - IT/FIS) at OP170.1A (Aux. waiting, etc.). • Fixing FIS comm. error of OP's 160 (1Fdr, 4D & 2Fdr), OP170 (1CN1, 1Fdr, 2Fdr & 2Fdr), OP220.1 & OP220.3. • Fixing Main Conveyor (S3) blocked (extra part released from decision point of OP220.1 to OP220.3. Activities at Ford Lima Engine Plan t - USA: • Install the new Fasttrack System (Conveyor) into the current conveyor (FCHA area). The installation (new hardware, update PLC program, start up, debugging, etc.) was done and validated one week earlier/faster than planned since there were no issues with the programming nor the hardware thanks to the work done offline at ABB site. • Production Support. Activities at Ford Dearborn Engine Plant - USA: • Close open/pending issues. • Washer machines issues at Block line (MB220_1, MB220_2) and Head line (MH220_1, MH220_2). • Servo Drive issue at OP0070. • Fixing FIS PLC logic of all stations in the washer machines (4). • Update HMI Screen at MB220_2. Activities at Ford Sterling Axle Plant - USA: • Close open/pending issues. • Washer machine issues (D23 – OP020 & OP040). • Onsite Support – D73 Welder (Motor replacement at OP100, Grippers replacement at 0P060, Loctite and Vision System support at OP030, Reject Station support – OP055).Good-to-Have

Procedures & Policies

Some travel related expenses may be avaialbe for well qualified candidates. Hotel / Housing and rental car supplied by customer.
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already:
Visit Hiscox Insurance.
Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started.
Choose the date for your coverage to start.
Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.
Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Site safety rules and required competencies apply from day one.
Time is submitted weekly and approved by the customer before payment.
Changes to scope, schedule or rate are agreed in writing.
A certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) is on file, or a 5% deduction applies.
Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission.
Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

Confidential

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Mitsubishi, Rockwell & Siemens PLC Programming

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Mitsubishi, Rockwell & Siemens PLC Programming including HMI, Inverters, Servo Amplifiers.

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Hourly Contract · OpenWhite Glove

Controls Engineer

📍 Woodhaven, MI🗓 5 days · 10h/day

$68/hrOT $88.40/hr

FanucKeyenceSiemens

🗓 Starts Sep 23, 2026

⏰Hourly ContractThrough Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Expenses1

Travel Time$52.00/hr

Eligibility1

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US Work Authorization RequiredRequired

Requirements & Skills3

FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have

KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have

SiemensActivities at Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant - USA: ◼ I created new PLC logic and modified the PLC HMI screen to reduce the processing time of rejected parts by adding new data exchange that stores and displays the reason for each rejected part directly on the PLC HMI. This improvement eliminated the need to manually write down the serial number of every rejected part and then access the Gauge HMI application to obtain the gauge report and identify the rejection reason for each listed serial number. To implement this enhancement, I coordinated with the Gauge personnel to include the status of the tested features in the data exchange, ensuring that all relevant inspection information was available immediately on the PLC HMI. Commissioning the 8F57 PCA Expansion line: o Implementing PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup, including adding new PLC logic to solve conveyor issues (parts crashing, releasing parts) and fixing issues with the communication with Gleason stations (OD and RD load Gear), solving the OP250 (Rollscan devices) issues. o Identify the root cause of broken grippers at OP040 and OP045 (Load OD & RD gears on the carrier) reviewing and adjusting the settings of the XRef drive reducing rejected parts in addition to avoid damaging the slide gripper fingers at OP40 & OP45). ▪ Commissioning Palletized Conveyor/line: o Making PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup, including adding new PLC logic to solve the RFID issue (biggest problem of the whole line), the Master-Slave Keyence cameras issues and adding new data to get, display and exchange the reason of a part rejected of the “Intra” gauge. o Reviewing and finding the solution to fix the communication issue between the PLC and the IT Server (CPN Switch/HUB problem). o Identifying and solving the cause why the line was not running (Laser Station not running – Servo issue). • Commissioning Contour/Broach/B1034 South line: o Implementing PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup. Including adding new PLC logic to fix the Master-Slave Keyence cameras, fixing the change model issues and adjusting PLC logic and setting all the sensors after the Hardness machine. • Support MCA BORE BUILD line: o Identify and solve the FIS communication problem (data exchange) of all the stations on both conveyors (IVB & OVB) as well as extracting and sharing with IT, the descriptions of the fault messages. Activities at Gilman-ES site – Janesville, WI - USA: • Commissioning Battery Cell (TIM, Foam & Epoxy) for Ford CA (Ford Research and innovation center) – Ongoing project. • Support debugging the Washer Load Machine (AP09_0200_0280_Batwings - Ford Livonia) in addition to supporting the machine runoff (by Ford personnel). Activities at ABB USA site – Auburn Hills, MI. - Ford Irapuato machines: • Support running, debugging and solving some issues at OP010.1 MOD-2, OP10.1 MOD3, OP010.2 MOD-2, OP020.2 MOD-2, and OP030.1 MOD-3. • Install PLC program, configure hardware and start running dry cycle of OP010.1 MOD1. • Support debugging OPGE2 Gear Set Assy Line (Vandyke – OP100 & OP110). Activities at Ford Vandyke Plant - USA: • Support debugging OP020.2 MOD3. • Provide production support in the absence of the assigned Controls Engineer. Activities at Ford Irapuato Plant - México: ◼ Support customer in identifying the causes of slow cycle time. After commissioning the OP OP030.1 station, achieving the cycle time requested by the customer, and obtaining early validation (it was the first machine approved in this project) I assisted in identifying and reporting the reason behind the fluctuation of JPHs. The machine cycle was being interrupted frequently due to several factors related to material quality and human resources: ▪ Low- quality subcomponents. Significant time was wasted producing rejected parts and restating production after a bad cycle. The customer eventually assigned personnel from the Materials department and managed this issue, but this was the main problem for some days before Ford took corrective action. ▪ Robot core-release optimization. I proposed changing the way the Robot released the cores in the press station: releasing them as soon as the core aligned with the Shaft (letting gravity complete the final positioning) instead of waiting for the end of the Robot's slow downward movement. This modification was implemented, tested, and approved. ▪ Insufficient personnel at OP030.1 . This machine is very fast, and the assigned operators were constantly rushing. Their responsibilities included loading finished parts, visually inspecting parts, taking measurements and recording them, unloading finished parts, packing, removing rejected parts from the ED40 press, restarting the auto cycle after interruptions removing empty carts, bringing new/full carts from OP020's, and more. ▪ Waiting time for material/subcomponents. I observed frequent shortages of shafts and, at other times, a lack of cats with core stacks ready for OP030.1. ▪ Delayed operator response to empty carts. Sometimes operators did not immediately notice that a cart was empty, causing the continuous cycle to pause while waiting for new core stacks (take out the empty cart, bring/insert a new one). ▪ Blocked unload conveyor. There were short but frequent pauses when the Robot could not unload finished parts because the unload conveyor had no empty pallets available. ▪ Balancer faults. Occasionally, the balancer machine generated faults requiring Ford personnel to manually remove the part, adjust clamps or sensors, and restart the station. This required powering off the equipment and opening the safety door, increasing downtime. ▪ Extended balancing time . In some cases, balancing a part took longer than expected. Support from the Balancer OEM could help, since the OP030.1 cycle time includes the Balancer cycle time. ▪ Data loss in the Balancer Equipment , after part rejection. When the Balancer equipment rejected a part, the operator had to manually remove it. Sometimes the Balancer lost its data for no clear reason, increasing downtime because the operator had to turn off the machine, enter the station, remove the part from the Balancer, and restart the equipment. • Commissioning OP030.1 MOD1 (e-Rotor line), implementing PLC program improvements, providing customer support until full production started. This equipment was the first one to be fully validated by the customer. • Support debugging & solving Promess Press and communication issues at OP020.1 (EtherCAT, zero pos.). • Support debugging and solving OP020 missing data at OP030.1. Activities at Ford Chihuahua Engine Plant - México - Dragon Project – OP170.1A: • Support Installing new Hardware (Scanner DMR-370, etc.) • Debug and solve several OP0170 issues (keys feeder, blowing conditions, key level at Magazine, etc). • Improve OP170 Cycle time (31 sec. to 25 sec.). • Fixing data exchange communication issues (PLC Logic - IT/FIS) at OP170.1A (Aux. waiting, etc.). • Fixing FIS comm. error of OP's 160 (1Fdr, 4D & 2Fdr), OP170 (1CN1, 1Fdr, 2Fdr & 2Fdr), OP220.1 & OP220.3. • Fixing Main Conveyor (S3) blocked (extra part released from decision point of OP220.1 to OP220.3. Activities at Ford Lima Engine Plan t - USA: • Install the new Fasttrack System (Conveyor) into the current conveyor (FCHA area). The installation (new hardware, update PLC program, start up, debugging, etc.) was done and validated one week earlier/faster than planned since there were no issues with the programming nor the hardware thanks to the work done offline at ABB site. • Production Support. Activities at Ford Dearborn Engine Plant - USA: • Close open/pending issues. • Washer machines issues at Block line (MB220_1, MB220_2) and Head line (MH220_1, MH220_2). • Servo Drive issue at OP0070. • Fixing FIS PLC logic of all stations in the washer machines (4). • Update HMI Screen at MB220_2. Activities at Ford Sterling Axle Plant - USA: • Close open/pending issues. • Washer machine issues (D23 – OP020 & OP040). • Onsite Support – D73 Welder (Motor replacement at OP100, Grippers replacement at 0P060, Loctite and Vision System support at OP030, Reject Station support – OP055).Good-to-Have

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Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already:
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Choose the date for your coverage to start.
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Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
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Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Site safety rules and required competencies apply from day one.
Time is submitted weekly and approved by the customer before payment.
Changes to scope, schedule or rate are agreed in writing.
A certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) is on file, or a 5% deduction applies.
Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission.
Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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The Robot Sees in 3D. Someone Still Has to Teach It Where to Look

Four to five FANUC robot programmers are wanted to debug and commission new automated manufacturing equipment for automotive, with FANUC iRVision 3D (3DL / 3DV) and GM GRS standards certification. $64/hr straight time, $80/hr overtime, day shift, about 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, starting September 28, 2026 in Wixom, Michigan for 3 to 4 weeks, then Toledo, Ohio through the end of the year.

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Design of customized controls systems * Controls design * PLC programming * Robotics programming * Installation and comissioning * Mechanical and electrical installation * Troubleshooting * Production support

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Hourly Contract · FilledWhite Glove

Controls Engineer

📍 Mississauga, ON✈ Travel🗓 6 days · 10h/day

$76/hrOT $76/hr

Allen Bradley / RockwellFanucKeyence

Expenses coveredPer diem $68Hotel $110Airfare $750Rental car $60Mileage $0.70/mi

🗓 Starts Jun 8, 2026

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Expenses7

Per Diem$68.00

Travel Day Per Diem$51.00

Hotel$110.00

Rental Car$60.00

Mileage$0.70

Airfare$750.00

Travel Time$52.00/hr

Travel Conditions

🕒Hours / Round Trip16 hrs

📅Trips / Month1

Requirements & Skills3

Allen Bradley / Rockwellimport os from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import letter from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib import colors # Create directories os.makedirs('generated', exist_ok=True) pdf_path = "generated/alan_henning_remote_controls_engineer.pdf" # Initialize Document doc = SimpleDocTemplate( pdf_path, pagesize=letter, rightMargin=40, leftMargin=40, topMargin=40, bottomMargin=40, title="Alan Henning - Remote Controls Engineer Resume" ) styles = getSampleStyleSheet() # Custom Styles title_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Name', parent=styles['Heading1'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=24, textColor=colors.HexColor("#1A365D"), alignment=1, spaceAfter=4 ) subtitle_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Subtitle', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=12, textColor=colors.HexColor("#4A5568"), alignment=1, spaceAfter=15 ) section_heading = ParagraphStyle( 'SectionHeading', parent=styles['Heading2'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=14, textColor=colors.HexColor("#1A365D"), spaceBefore=10, spaceAfter=4 ) body_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Body', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2D3748"), leading=14, spaceAfter=6 ) bullet_style = ParagraphStyle( 'Bullet', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2D3748"), leading=14, leftIndent=15, bulletIndent=5, spaceAfter=4 ) story = [] # Header Section story.append(Paragraph("ALAN HENNING", title_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Senior Remote Controls & SCADA Engineer • 1099 Contractor Lyons, KS • •://linkedin.com", subtitle_style)) def add_divider(): t = Table([[""]], colWidths=[532]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('LINEBELOW', (0,0), (-1,-1), 1.5, colors.HexColor("#1A365D")), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) story.append(t) story.append(Spacer(1, 8)) # Profile story.append(Paragraph("PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY", section_heading)) add_divider() summary_text = ( "Results-driven Senior Controls and SCADA Engineer with 10+ years of industrial automation expertise, " "specializing in 100% remote 1099 contract execution. Expert in full-stack architecture design, PLC programming, " "and plant-wide SCADA implementation. Proven track record of developing highly modular, clean, and thoroughly " "simulated control logic over secure corporate VPN networks, minimizing physical on-site commissioning timelines." ) story.append(Paragraph(summary_text, body_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Remote Capabilities story.append(Paragraph("REMOTE WORKSPACE CAPABILITIES", section_heading)) add_divider() story.append(Paragraph("• Infrastructure: High-speed gigabit fiber connection with fully redundant power and networking backups.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Engineering Station: High-performance dedicated multi-screen developer workstation optimized for simultaneous multi-platform virtual machines (VMs).", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Deployment Model: Expert in utilizing client-provided RDP, secure corporate VPN links, and virtual environments to build, map, and test code cleanly without local software footprint.", bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Technical Skills story.append(Paragraph("TECHNICAL EXPERTISE", section_heading)) add_divider() skills_data = [ [Paragraph("PLC Platforms:", body_style), Paragraph("Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, Logix Designer, RSLogix 500/5000), B&R Automation (Automation Studio, ANSI C, Structured Text), Siemens TIA Portal.", body_style)], [Paragraph("SCADA / HMI:", body_style), Paragraph("Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, Jython Scripting, Transaction Groups), FactoryTalk View ME/SE, PanelView interfaces.", body_style)], [Paragraph("Networks & Data:", body_style), Paragraph("EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, SQL Database Integration, MQTT, Industry 4.0 IoT gateways.", body_style)] ] skills_table = Table(skills_data, colWidths=[110, 422]) skills_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'TOP'), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) story.append(skills_table) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Experience story.append(Paragraph("SELECTED CONTRACT & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE", section_heading)) add_divider() # Role 1 story.append(Paragraph("Senior Automation & SCADA Consultant (Remote 1099 Contractor)", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Self-Employed / Automation Integration Services  |  2024 – Present", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Rockwell Architecture Design: Engineered complex, modular PLC logic structures within Studio 5000 utilizing reusable Add-On Instructions (AOIs) and User-Defined Data Types (UDTs) for multi-site processing facilities.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Ignition SCADA Deployment: Developed high-performance Perspective responsive dashboards, integrating plant floor data directly with SQL databases using transaction groups and customized Jython scripting.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• B&R Cross-Platform Bridging: Programmed high-speed motion profile sequences in B&R Automation Studio using Structured Text, mapping communication variables flawlessly to master Rockwell processors over EtherNet/IP.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Virtual Simulation: Reduced downstream physical commissioning times by up to 40% through strict offline verification, logic emulation, and thorough tag testing via client-secure virtual networks.", bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # Role 2 story.append(Paragraph("Controls Engineer", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Industrial Manufacturing Facility  |  2016 – 2024", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Maintained, troubleshot, and optimized continuous-process manufacturing lines utilizing Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Designed plant-wide HMI updates, modernizing outdated legacy interfaces to improve real-time diagnostic visibility for operators.", bullet_style)) story.append(Paragraph("• Led internal electrical and panel design revisions, verifying compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and safety regulations.", bullet_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) # Education story.append(Paragraph("EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS", section_heading)) add_divider() story.append(Paragraph("Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automation Engineering Technology", body_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Graduated 2016 • Intensive coursework in Advanced PLC Logix, Fluid Power Systems, and Electrical Schematic Design", body_style)) # Build PDF doc.build(story)Good-to-Have

FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have

KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have

Procedures & Policies

Travel related expenses may be possible for highly qualified candidates living outside of the stardard 50 mile radius. TBD based on experience and location.
Per diem for food, and incidentals. (no reciepts required).
Hotel at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Mileage for personal vehicle use only. Initial to and from work location, not for daily driving to and from plant/hotel.
Rental car (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Airfare (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per receipts.
Fuel reimbursement for rental car use only per receipts (not for personal vehicle use)
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or do not wish to obtain the necessary insurance at this time, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already:
Visit Hiscox Insurance.
Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started.
Choose the date for your coverage to start.
Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.
Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Site safety rules and required competencies apply from day one.
Time is submitted weekly and approved by the customer before payment.
Changes to scope, schedule or rate are agreed in writing.
A certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) is on file, or a 5% deduction applies.
Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission.
Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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control panel fabrication

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Acropolis Engineers

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ROBOT PROGRAMMING

Based in Greer, South Carolina

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Pricing model: Hourly

Todd

Professional · Greer, South Carolina

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ROBOT PROGRAMMING: Our highly trained and skilled Robotic engineers have experience with Fanuc, ABB, Kuka and several other major robot brands.

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Advanced Robotic Solutions

Advanced Robotic Solutions LLC

📍 Chesterfield, michigan

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BeeHex Automation develops robotic food-production and industrial automation equipment

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staffing and consulting solutions

📍 South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Universal Robots Academy — Core Track

Free online training for collaborative robot programming. Covers UR robot setup, programming, and safety.

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The Machines That Build The Machines Still Get Built By Hand

A shop in Holland, Michigan is looking for two machine tool builders from September 14 through October 31, likely to extend: general assembly on automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures built up from prints, cylinders, clamps and nests mounted, plug-and-play cable and hose run. Ten-hour days, five days a week, day shift. $64.00 an hour straight time, $83.20 overtime, $102.40 Sunday and holiday.

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Based in Chesterfield, Michigan

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Advanced Robotic Solutions

Company · Chesterfield, Michigan · 10 services · 3 RFQs posted

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Lincoln Electric Automation

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Hourly Contract · OpenWhite Glove

Machine Tool Builder

📍 Holland, MI🗓 5 days · 10h/day

$64/hrOT $83.20/hr

Machine builder

🗓 Starts Sep 14, 2026

⏰Hourly ContractThrough Oct 31, 2026

Job Description

Eligibility1

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US Work Authorization RequiredRequired

Procedures & Policies

Travel related expenses for those well qualified candidates possible.
Mileage for personal vehicle use for those outside the standard 50 mile radius of the plant.
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already:
Visit Hiscox Insurance.
Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started.
Choose the date for your coverage to start.
Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
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📍 Cokato, MN✈ Travel🗓 6 days · 10h/day

$48/hrOT $62.40/hr

Machine Builder

Expenses coveredPer diem $225

🗓 Starts Sep 14, 2026

⏰Hourly ContractThrough Nov 15, 2026

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Expenses2

Per Diem$225.00

Travel Time$28.00/hr

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* Per Diem for those living outside the standard 50 mile radius of the work locations.
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Controls Engineer

📍 Dearborn, MI🗓 5 days · 8h/day

$68/hrOT $88.40/hr

KeyenceSiemens

🗓 Starts Dec 8, 2025

POSITION FILLED

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Expenses1

Travel Time$68.00/hr

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Requirements & Skills2

KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have

SiemensActivities at Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant - USA: ◼ I created new PLC logic and modified the PLC HMI screen to reduce the processing time of rejected parts by adding new data exchange that stores and displays the reason for each rejected part directly on the PLC HMI. This improvement eliminated the need to manually write down the serial number of every rejected part and then access the Gauge HMI application to obtain the gauge report and identify the rejection reason for each listed serial number. To implement this enhancement, I coordinated with the Gauge personnel to include the status of the tested features in the data exchange, ensuring that all relevant inspection information was available immediately on the PLC HMI. Commissioning the 8F57 PCA Expansion line: o Implementing PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup, including adding new PLC logic to solve conveyor issues (parts crashing, releasing parts) and fixing issues with the communication with Gleason stations (OD and RD load Gear), solving the OP250 (Rollscan devices) issues. o Identify the root cause of broken grippers at OP040 and OP045 (Load OD & RD gears on the carrier) reviewing and adjusting the settings of the XRef drive reducing rejected parts in addition to avoid damaging the slide gripper fingers at OP40 & OP45). ▪ Commissioning Palletized Conveyor/line: o Making PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup, including adding new PLC logic to solve the RFID issue (biggest problem of the whole line), the Master-Slave Keyence cameras issues and adding new data to get, display and exchange the reason of a part rejected of the “Intra” gauge. o Reviewing and finding the solution to fix the communication issue between the PLC and the IT Server (CPN Switch/HUB problem). o Identifying and solving the cause why the line was not running (Laser Station not running – Servo issue). • Commissioning Contour/Broach/B1034 South line: o Implementing PLC program improvements and providing customer support until production startup. Including adding new PLC logic to fix the Master-Slave Keyence cameras, fixing the change model issues and adjusting PLC logic and setting all the sensors after the Hardness machine. • Support MCA BORE BUILD line: o Identify and solve the FIS communication problem (data exchange) of all the stations on both conveyors (IVB & OVB) as well as extracting and sharing with IT, the descriptions of the fault messages. Activities at Gilman-ES site – Janesville, WI - USA: • Commissioning Battery Cell (TIM, Foam & Epoxy) for Ford CA (Ford Research and innovation center) – Ongoing project. • Support debugging the Washer Load Machine (AP09_0200_0280_Batwings - Ford Livonia) in addition to supporting the machine runoff (by Ford personnel). Activities at ABB USA site – Auburn Hills, MI. - Ford Irapuato machines: • Support running, debugging and solving some issues at OP010.1 MOD-2, OP10.1 MOD3, OP010.2 MOD-2, OP020.2 MOD-2, and OP030.1 MOD-3. • Install PLC program, configure hardware and start running dry cycle of OP010.1 MOD1. • Support debugging OPGE2 Gear Set Assy Line (Vandyke – OP100 & OP110). Activities at Ford Vandyke Plant - USA: • Support debugging OP020.2 MOD3. • Provide production support in the absence of the assigned Controls Engineer. Activities at Ford Irapuato Plant - México: ◼ Support customer in identifying the causes of slow cycle time. After commissioning the OP OP030.1 station, achieving the cycle time requested by the customer, and obtaining early validation (it was the first machine approved in this project) I assisted in identifying and reporting the reason behind the fluctuation of JPHs. The machine cycle was being interrupted frequently due to several factors related to material quality and human resources: ▪ Low- quality subcomponents. Significant time was wasted producing rejected parts and restating production after a bad cycle. The customer eventually assigned personnel from the Materials department and managed this issue, but this was the main problem for some days before Ford took corrective action. ▪ Robot core-release optimization. I proposed changing the way the Robot released the cores in the press station: releasing them as soon as the core aligned with the Shaft (letting gravity complete the final positioning) instead of waiting for the end of the Robot's slow downward movement. This modification was implemented, tested, and approved. ▪ Insufficient personnel at OP030.1 . This machine is very fast, and the assigned operators were constantly rushing. Their responsibilities included loading finished parts, visually inspecting parts, taking measurements and recording them, unloading finished parts, packing, removing rejected parts from the ED40 press, restarting the auto cycle after interruptions removing empty carts, bringing new/full carts from OP020's, and more. ▪ Waiting time for material/subcomponents. I observed frequent shortages of shafts and, at other times, a lack of cats with core stacks ready for OP030.1. ▪ Delayed operator response to empty carts. Sometimes operators did not immediately notice that a cart was empty, causing the continuous cycle to pause while waiting for new core stacks (take out the empty cart, bring/insert a new one). ▪ Blocked unload conveyor. There were short but frequent pauses when the Robot could not unload finished parts because the unload conveyor had no empty pallets available. ▪ Balancer faults. Occasionally, the balancer machine generated faults requiring Ford personnel to manually remove the part, adjust clamps or sensors, and restart the station. This required powering off the equipment and opening the safety door, increasing downtime. ▪ Extended balancing time . In some cases, balancing a part took longer than expected. Support from the Balancer OEM could help, since the OP030.1 cycle time includes the Balancer cycle time. ▪ Data loss in the Balancer Equipment , after part rejection. When the Balancer equipment rejected a part, the operator had to manually remove it. Sometimes the Balancer lost its data for no clear reason, increasing downtime because the operator had to turn off the machine, enter the station, remove the part from the Balancer, and restart the equipment. • Commissioning OP030.1 MOD1 (e-Rotor line), implementing PLC program improvements, providing customer support until full production started. This equipment was the first one to be fully validated by the customer. • Support debugging & solving Promess Press and communication issues at OP020.1 (EtherCAT, zero pos.). • Support debugging and solving OP020 missing data at OP030.1. Activities at Ford Chihuahua Engine Plant - México - Dragon Project – OP170.1A: • Support Installing new Hardware (Scanner DMR-370, etc.) • Debug and solve several OP0170 issues (keys feeder, blowing conditions, key level at Magazine, etc). • Improve OP170 Cycle time (31 sec. to 25 sec.). • Fixing data exchange communication issues (PLC Logic - IT/FIS) at OP170.1A (Aux. waiting, etc.). • Fixing FIS comm. error of OP's 160 (1Fdr, 4D & 2Fdr), OP170 (1CN1, 1Fdr, 2Fdr & 2Fdr), OP220.1 & OP220.3. • Fixing Main Conveyor (S3) blocked (extra part released from decision point of OP220.1 to OP220.3. Activities at Ford Lima Engine Plan t - USA: • Install the new Fasttrack System (Conveyor) into the current conveyor (FCHA area). The installation (new hardware, update PLC program, start up, debugging, etc.) was done and validated one week earlier/faster than planned since there were no issues with the programming nor the hardware thanks to the work done offline at ABB site. • Production Support. Activities at Ford Dearborn Engine Plant - USA: • Close open/pending issues. • Washer machines issues at Block line (MB220_1, MB220_2) and Head line (MH220_1, MH220_2). • Servo Drive issue at OP0070. • Fixing FIS PLC logic of all stations in the washer machines (4). • Update HMI Screen at MB220_2. Activities at Ford Sterling Axle Plant - USA: • Close open/pending issues. • Washer machine issues (D23 – OP020 & OP040). • Onsite Support – D73 Welder (Motor replacement at OP100, Grippers replacement at 0P060, Loctite and Vision System support at OP030, Reject Station support – OP055).Good-to-Have

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*** Local to Dearborn MI area Candidates preferred. ***
Travel related expenses reimbursed for when working on location in Fort Loramie Ohio.
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Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Site safety rules and required competencies apply from day one.
Time is submitted weekly and approved by the customer before payment.
Changes to scope, schedule or rate are agreed in writing.
A certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) is on file, or a 5% deduction applies.
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Robot Programmer

📍 Wixom, MI, Toledo, OH🗓 5 days · 8h/day

$64/hrOT $80/hr

Fanuc

🗓 Starts Sep 28, 2026

⏰Hourly ContractThrough Dec 31, 2026

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FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have

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Travel related expenses possible and TBD for highly qualified candidates depending on your location.
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Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
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Site safety rules and required competencies apply from day one.
Time is submitted weekly and approved by the customer before payment.
Changes to scope, schedule or rate are agreed in writing.
A certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) is on file, or a 5% deduction applies.
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