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Brendan C.

AutoCAD Electrical Drafter & Panel Designer | UL 508A Specialist

Chicago, United States

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4,748 / 131,541

Skill pts: 10

Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Auto Cad Electrical AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Unitronics PLCs

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About

Experienced Controls Engineer specializing in AutoCAD Electrical drafting for industrial control panels and automation systems. I create accurate, field-ready schematics, panel layouts, wire mappings, BOMs, and complete documentation packages compliant with UL 508A and NEC standards. Proficient at incorporating redlines, engineer markups, and revisions to deliver production-quality drawings.
Hands-on experience in controls integration and support, including:

Siemens TIA Portal (basic ladder logic, AOI development, HMI basics)
Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
VFDs, sensors, servos, analog/digital I/O, timers, PID tuning basics
SCADA/HMI data flow and real-time troubleshooting/debugging

Built, wired, and debugged 30+ electrical panels. Strong attention to detail ensures consistent high-quality output.
Available during US business hours (Pacific Time) and open to hourly or fixed-price projects.
Let’s discuss how I can support your electrical schematic drawing, control panel design, panel layout, or basic controls integration needs. Ready to deliver fast and accurate results.

Portfolio

Experience

Controls Engineer Balance Technology Inc · Full-time Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 4 mos Whitmore Lake, MI, United States Controls and Safety Systems
PLCs & HMIs: Commissioned Siemens S7-1516F (Safety) and AB 5069-L330ERMS2 controllers. Managed firmware upgrades for TP1900 Comfort Panels.

I/O & Safety: Configured ET200SP nodes, Murrelektronik 55557 safety blocks, and Lumberg LioN-X IO-Link Masters.

Safety Logic: Executed F-Address mapping and device-level safety addressing for machine-level command/feedback.

Motion & Field Integration
Servo Drives: Commissioned Siemens S120 (CU320) with SMC20 encoder modules and Lenze i950 servos.

Scalable Code: Developed AOIs for Lenze-to-AB integration to enable modular machine scalability.

Field Devices: Integrated Festo CPX manifolds, IFM pressure sensors, and linear/rotary encoders.

Engineering Tools
Design & Scripting: Utilized AutoCAD Electrical for schematic revisions and developed PowerShell scripts for creating project folder standardization.

Data Integrity: Managed addressing for Balance PC integration to ensure accurate hardware-to-software feedback.
Controls Electrician/Field Engineer Fluid Cooling Systems · Full-time Aug 2025 – Aug 2025 0 mos Flint, MI, United States Hardware & Design
Fabricated 30+ custom industrial panels (5A to 800A) from UL 12 to NEMA 4X standards. Highly proficient in identifying and correcting design flaws in existing schematics to ensure field reliability. Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for modifying and designing electrical drawings. Power Calcs and SCCR calculations for safety and UL 508A panel tag compliance.

Automation & Commissioning
Proven ability to perform Solo Commissioning of specialized machinery. Commissioning of Siemens, AB, Unitronics, Keyence, and Schneider PLC and HMI with a primary focus in Siemens TIA Portal. Commissioning of various VFD brands such as Siemens, Invertek, Allen Bradley, WEG.

Diagnostic Logic
High-aptitude for debugging live systems, resolving complex device errors, VFD input faults, faulty analog inputs, faulty PLC cards, faulty relays, blown fuses, improper inrush calculation for fuses, incorrect electrical drawings, wrong IP addresses.
Panel Builder/Machine Builder Specialist General Inspection · Full-time Mar 2023 – Aug 2023 5 mos Holly, MI, United States Mechanical & Electrical Assembly:
Precision Build: Performed full-scale mechanical and electrical assembly for high-speed, automated inspection machinery (Ammunition/Small Arms industry).

Hardware Integration: Installed and wired high-precision laser measurement systems and vision-based QC cameras for micron-level casing inspection.

Motion & Power: Wired multi-axis servo motors, safety circuits, and industrial lighting systems for high-speed strobe imaging.

Panel Fabrication:
Panel Building: Built and wired custom control panels from scratch, ensuring clean wire routing, proper grounding, and component layout according to design schematics.

Field Wiring: Executed complex machine-side wiring, including sensors, actuators, and high-speed I/O, ensuring durability in high-vibration environments.

Education

Oakland community college Completed coursework, did not graduate, Cybersecurity, null 2019 – 2022 Completed foundational coursework in Computer Information Systems, including:

Software design, testing, and development fundamentals
System analysis, business requirements gathering, and solution design
IT infrastructure support, security basics, and technology resource management
Practical application of current computer tools and programming concepts
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Certificate, Automation and Control Engineering 2018 – 2020 Intensive hands-on program focused on high-tech engineering technologies to invent, revolutionize, and solve real-world challenges in a rapidly advancing technological landscape.
Core curriculum included:

Design and construction of advanced robotic, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
Creative problem-solving for complex engineering and design challenges
Mastery of professional CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, and precision fabrication techniques
Foundational skills in design processes, power transmission, machine elements, quality assurance, and manufacturing standards

This program built strong practical expertise in integrating mechanical, electrical, and controls systems — directly supporting my work in AutoCAD electrical drafting, control panel design, and industrial automation.