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I am an engineer with 30 years experience in the automotive industry. I have worked a variety of engineering positions and have a multitude of skills. The bulk of my engineering career was spent as a controls engineer and hybrid software developer, with ten years in engineering management. I have added cabinet design and manufacturing to my resume in the last year. I have been woodworking and cabinet making since high school in the 1980s and I have had a full home shop where I did cabinetmaking as a part time hobby. Recently I focused on those skillsets in an effort to become a freelancer and added Mozaik cabinet software to my skillset. This along with V-Carve has helped me round out my cabinet making skills and bring them to current generation. I am skilled in Mozaik from system setup to design and CNC programming. My engineering background has been very helpful in shortening the learning curve for Mozaik and V-Carve. In addition to my engineering career I have also been an avid photographer since I was the age of 7. I shot film until the 90s when I transitioned to digital photography and have been editing and post processing photos for over 25 years. I have traveled to many foreign countries and shot photographs. I routinely shoot a dozen weddings per year and edit all my photos on a high end computer system. I have great skills in project management and follow directions well. I ask questions if something is unclear and offer suggestions if I see something that can be improved. My goal is to develop a base of satisfied clients that return for the quality and consistency of my work. My years of experience give me a unique perspective in the engineering field as I have a good understanding of the cross functional environment in todays workplace. Working within a team of various disciplines is very comfortable for me.

My name is Jesse Zipf, founder of ForgeWorx Automation. With over 15 years of experience across the medical, industrial, and safety sectors, I provide the high-level engineering of a Tier-1 firm with the agility and cost-efficiency of a dedicated consultant. From Penn State roots to real-world installations, I specialize in bridging the gap between a conceptual "napkin sketch" and a fully functioning production floor. Whether you need a critical PLC bug fixed today or a ground-up robotic cell designed for next year, I deliver industrial-grade solutions without the corporate overhead. Core Competencies: PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Expert-level logic for complex manufacturing. Full System Design: Electrical, mechanical, and control systems from scratch. CAD & Prototyping: Single-part modeling to massive assembly designs in SolidWorks. Robotics Integration: Programming and hardware implementation. Consulting: Strategic guidance for DIY teams needing professional validation. I don’t just write code; I build systems that work. Let’s discuss your project and get your facility running at peak efficiency.

Industrial Control System Design 2D AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical control panel design Experienced in UL508A / NFPA79 compliant designs Proficient in PLC, HMI, and Drive software integration Continuous and Discontinuous motion applications SCCR/ARC flash studies Extrusion and Temperature control proficiency Web handling applications proficiency

Experienced controls engineer with years in the automation industry. • Programming for Allen Bradley, AB, IDEC, Siemens, Redlion, Automation Direct PLCs, Codesys, Others • Wiring Diagrams • IEC Standard Panel Design • HMI Design • System Upgrades • IoT SCADA • Commissioning Support • Troubleshooting • Budget or High Performance Systems • UL Compliance

ISA-CAP certified Automation & Controls Engineer with 10+ Years of overall Experience in Electrical / Control Panels Design , PLC/DCS/SCADA , Safety Systems IEC-61131-3 Ladder and FBD Languages, Industrial Networks (CCNA Certified) , Embedded Systems & PCB design. Experienced in Remote & On-Site PLC Programs troubleshooting , instrument loop testing & calibrations. Keen to travel for site projects where and when required to convert client's capital to fruitful projects.

Hello! I'm here to help you with your PLC and HMI programming - specifically Automation Direct's line of PLCs (Direct Logic, CLICK, Productivity, Koyo, Do-More, etc.) and HMIs (C-More) and VFDs (GS4, IronHorse, GS20, etc.). I have fully licensed versions of their programming software, including DirectSoft 6 as well. I can additionally program PLCs like Schneider Zelio and M221 / M241 / etc.. I have extensive experience with industrial instrumentation in oil/gas and manufacturing environments and can help you remotely troubleshoot, program, and more! Got an old program you want to convert? No problem! I’ve done conversions from PLCs like Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix and EZAutomation as well. I can also design and build your custom control panels in my shop in Montana.