Controls Engineer Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for controls engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance for electrical contractors - This associate oversees the construction and installation of electrical control systems for testing lab machinery performed by outside electrical contractors.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity with automotive specifications
• Working knowledge of Basic, C and Visual Basic programming
• Solid software development and integration background
• Experience with integrated communications via building management system protocols such as BACNet, LonWorks, and Modbus
• Strong electrical knowledge working with 120-480 voltage AC and working knowledge of DC voltage
• Allen-Bradley Studio/ RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk Transaction Manager
• Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC Flex, Telemecanique Unity, Concept, PL7
• Epson, Fanuc, ABB, Denso, Staubli, Kuka, Mitsubishi, Intelligent Actuator or other robotic control and programming platforms

In response to your job posting for controls engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD electrical schematic one line drawing development and mechanical drawing development
• Demonstrated proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC software, Gateways, Ladder Logic, Panel View, RS Logic software, Servos, VFD(s) and Wonderware
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple projects and training coworkers
• Stand, walk and climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Bachelor’s in Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred)
• Delta V and / or ABB experience
• Proficient in using engineering and business related computer software
• Advanced math and reading skill

Please consider me for the controls engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems utilizing electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering abilities.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Directly supervise hourly technicians
• Business systems procurement systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, machine control software, vision systems
• Significant experience with Delta Tau Power UMAC
• Customer machine build or systems integrator experience is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in CNC controls manufacturers is preferred (Siemens 840D, Fanuc 3li/32i, and Hass)
• Knowledge or prior experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tool

In response to your job posting for controls engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems utilizing mechanical, electrical and optical engineering abilities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Fieldbus communication, architecture, configuration and commissioning experience (CanOpen, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-i)
• High-level protocols over Ethernet (ModbusTCP)
• Design, develop and researches new processes or improvements to existing processes, tooling and equipment
• As an engineering team member, applies engineering techniques to determine the best design to minimize labor, material and overhead costs as they relate to controls
• Ensures that all new and/or existing processes comply with corporate policy in the areas of health, safety and environmental assurance
• As a team member with production, troubleshoots operational issues daily
• Contacts and occasionally travels to customer and supplier sites, agencies and universities to obtain information relative to existing products, purchased parts, material selections and manufacturing processes
• Maintains up-to-date state-of-the-art knowledge in controls and manufacturing engineering methods and processes

I am excited to be applying for the position of controls engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for electrical and Mechanical Engineering support of divisional Quality improvement projects through effective participation on cross functional teams.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Willingness to work in a team or alone
• PLCs and HMI program development for automated systems
• Robot program development for automated material handling systems
• Knowledge of metal cutting machine tools
• RS Logics, Microsoft office experience
• Human Machine Interface Panel View use/programming (WINCC), Servos and VFD drives experience
• Working knowledge of MES and process controls systems such as Rockwell FTView SE, VantagePoint, Historian SE, Logix software platforms, ISRA and Cognex vision systems, VFD and servo drives, InduSoft Web Studio SCADA/HMI development software, Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC 500 software, Automation Direct DirectLogic PLCs and C-More HMIs
• Working knowledge of electrical control hardware and software in accordance with local and national electrical codes, and standards set by OSHA, NEC and NFPA