STEVEN J VOLKERS

2326 Woodmeadow DR SE.

Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-805-3202
616-295-2130 cell
sve3ee16@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Managed, designed, tested, and commissioned many types control systems utilizing
my experience of over 25 years in the controls field. Enjoy finding solutions
to a challenge. I handled multiple tasks, schedules and budget responsibilities
of systems. Can travel or relocate for extended periods of time. Proficient in
programming all types of Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers and their
networks, programmed PLC's of other manufactures, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI
), Variable Frequency Drive's (VFD), Servo Controllers, Robotic interfaces, and
Motor Controls. I am experienced in Auto CAD Electrical 2009. Dedication to th
e company and team work is shown by working for the same company for over 25 yea
rs.
EXPERIENCE
Received my CDL after going to workforce training and truck driving training whi
le unemployed.
* I drove truck while looking for engineering work. Feb-Sept 2010
National Bulk Equipment Holland, MI - Contract July-Aug 2009. Electrical Control
s Engineer
* Preformed the final PLC/HMI testing and checkout of large bulk weigh scale sys
tems.
* Did AutoCAD updates with 2009 electrical for equipment building.
* Worked a total of 6 weeks.
Weight Right ASC. Joliet, IL - August 2007 to May 2009. Electrical Controls Lea
d Engineer
* Designed the entire product dispensing weight scale machines to customer needs
.
* AutoCAD Electrical 2009 software was used to create the electrical controls st
andards of schematics, cabinet layouts, and bill of materials. This provided a c
orrect and complete drawing package for easier production and purchasing.
* Modified the configurable PLC program to allow for faster implementation of th
e system and easier trouble shooting. This decreased the time from 20 hours to 5
hours to implement.
* Automation Direct HMI, PLC's, co-processors, load cell and analog software wer
e integrated into a complete process scale system.
* Performed the final test of the units before final shipping to ensure complete
functional operation.
* Worked with management and production to ensure an on time and within budget d
elivery.
AIDCO INT. Adrian, MI - February 2006 to August 2007. Electrical Controls Team L
eader
* Managed the planning, workload, and content of the control engineering staff o
f 4 people to build robotic palletizing cells.
* Implemented new standards to ease the consistency and repeatability of the cel
ls.
* Directed the team to design, implement, and commission projects with 20% bette
r speed and accuracy.
* Selected, interfaced and controlled: metal detectors, conveyors, palletizers a
nd stretch wrappers into a complete turnkey process system.
* Ensured that the category 3 safety standards of the robotic cell were met for
personnel safety.
* Created sortation conveyor software for a multi cell material handling system
to provide for more sales.

TEGRON INC. Dallas, TX - April 2005 to November 2005. Sr. Control Engineer
* Assisted in the airport baggage group and process control group to standardize
software.
* Handled parts procurement, panel testing, documentation and sign off of system
s.
SIEMENS Logistics and Automation Dallas, TX - October 2003 to March 2005. Sr.
Controls Engineer
* Lead engineer of the Parcel Systems R&D extendables group.
* Engineered the electrical controls of specialized conveyors to the customer sp
ecifications.
* Created and maintained the AutoCAD drawings for use in troubleshooting custome
r problems.
* As a team member I worked with manufacturing, quality control, and mechanical
engineering to get the product ready for assembly and shipping.
* Researched new parts for value added engineering to create a 10% savings on th
e standard units.
* Interfaced with Project management, purchasing, production, and suppliers to p
rocure parts.

RAPISTAN/MANESSMAN DEMATIC/SIEMENS Grand Rapids, MI and Dallas, TX - August 19

79 to October 2003 - Project Engineer - airport baggage and material handling sy
stems.
* Designed 480VAC motor control cabinets, layouts, networks, scanners, and selec
ted the I/O devices to control airport baggage handling systems and major where
house distribution systems.
* Integrated the baggage system to other information systems.
* Worked closely with the customers, installers, internal project team and the p
roject manager to complete the systems on time.
* Coordinated with customer consultants and the team to ensure proper testing an
d completion of systems.
* Held security clearances in order to work in airport secured areas.
* Updated, maintained, and improved the machine code of the companies control so
rtation system to enhance the performance of the tracking and easier control for
the customers.
* Did research and design (R&D) to improve the companies control products.
* Designed and programmed many different types of AB, Modicon, Square D, and TI
PLC's.
* Commissioned the systems for startup to the satisfaction of the customers.
* Helped maintain good reputation with the company's major accounts: Wal-Mart, K
mart, GM, Ford, Amway, American Airlines, Delta, Northwest and JFK International
terminal.
MODCOM Ft. Lauderdale, FL Computer test technician
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Ft, Laud and Miami, FL Remote I/O Repair Techn
ician
EDUCATION
Associate of Science Degree - Electrical Computer Technology Broward Community
College, FL.
The Federal Aviation Administration CO-OP