Controls Senior Engineer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for recommendations in the selection of new machines, tooling, automation and processes required to meet safety, productivity, and quality objectives.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Current experience with Allen-Bradley PLC languages, architecture and networks
• Electrical Design of machinery to BS EN 60204 for CE regulations
• Wire harness design
• Set up & programming of Servo & Inverter Drives
• PLC programming and configuration
• Setup of Network and Field Bus systems
• Assist with installation of controls, checkout, and startup of Automation Installations in various company locations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Autocad, and Visual Studio

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance for software pre-sale and post-sale activities utilizing knowledge of industry or industry segment processes and challenges.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Mathworks controls modeling and code generation tools
• Automotive or heavy duty vehicle background with hydraulic control system experiences
• Work experience in automotive or heavy duty vehicle CAN bus and architecture
• Embedded software development experiences using C/C++ or Python
• Work experience in Mathworks, dSPACE or Vector tools and Autosar
• Engineer will work onsite with PMD (Progressive Machine & Design), the primary integrator, at the integrators site in Victor, NY
• Engineer’s job is to shadow PMD and internal controls engineers and become intimately familiar with the software, hardware, and process on 1 to 2 of the 7 stations that make up a process cell
• Engineer will also support FAT (factory acceptance testing) at integrators site, possibly during off-shift hours (TBD) at the integrators site

I would like to submit my application for the controls senior engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the processes and structures for the engineering teams to effectively resolve safety, quality and technical issues.

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

• Experience with industrial communications networks, such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Controlnet, DNP3.0
• Control System Architecture Design( Client Server)
• Experience with calibration and rapid controller prototyping tools, ETAS INCA, dSPACE MicroAutoBox
• Working knowledge of APQP, TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
• Superb computer literacy, including Windows/Microsoft based software applications and AutoCad experience
• Results-oriented, with strong organizational and project management skills
• Medical Device, Consumer or Pharmaceutical industry experience is Preferred
• Experience on Packaging process and equipment is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the controls senior engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to the software team about current trends, processes, and innovations in the software industry to aid in improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Providing technical input and leading all or portions of large, complex, formal documents, such as project reports
• Demonstrated experience in building control systems research or engineering contributing to multiple projects and leading tasks on major projects with multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven experience with Allen Bradley PLC controllers and related products, other Rockwell Automation hardware and software
• Experience across the product development process for controls
• Familiar with analytical, model based control systems development including linear and nonlinear control design and computational methods for control simulation and verification including methods from robust controls and design
• Demonstrated knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, Matrix X, Modelica/Dymola or similar modeling and simulation environments and physics based modeling practices
• Writing skills to make technical reports and presentations concise and understandable to a wide audience
• Yamaha / NSK servo drives and GSE torque gun controls experience

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and up time with a focus on automation and controls.

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

• Engineer will support PMD and internal controls engineers during startup/debug and SAT (site acceptance testing) at the plant in Strykow Poland
• Quick Learners who have a technical curiosity that can be clearly communicated during an interview
• Matrox vision
• ACS motion controllers
• Electrical System Troubleshooting - This skill involves being familiar with the national, state, and local electrical codes that apply to their facility
• Bachelors in Engineering with I/E & control systems experience
• HVAC, Controls and/or motor technology expertise
• Proven track record in automation controls