Industrial Automation Consultant

Gray Burch,
EE

18+ years of hands-on expertise in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC systems, Studio 5000, and large-scale material handling automation — available for consulting and training engagements.

18+
Years Experience
AB
ControlLogix Expert
F&B
Food & Beverage Focus
// What I Offer

Services

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PLC Consulting

Remote and on-site consulting for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems. From architecture review to fault diagnosis and code optimization.

  • Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
  • ControlLogix & CompactLogix
  • AOI & UDT development
  • TCP/IP & EtherNet/IP integration
  • Drive integration (PowerFlex series)
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System Integration Support

Expert support for complex conveyor, sortation, and material handling system integrations — including commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation.

  • Conveyor & sortation systems
  • Vertical lifts & storage systems
  • Multishuttle & AS/RS systems
  • SCADA & FactoryTalk integration
  • Network architecture (ERSC, EN4T)
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Training & Workshops

Practical, hands-on training for engineering teams and technical staff. Available remotely or on-site, tailored to your team's experience level.

  • Studio 5000 fundamentals & advanced
  • ControlLogix best practices
  • Industrial networking basics
  • Custom curriculum development
  • 1-on-1 and group sessions
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Code Review & Audits

Structured review of existing PLC programs to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement before they become production problems.

  • Logic structure & safety review
  • Fault handling assessment
  • Documentation gaps
  • Scalability recommendations
  • Written audit report included

About Gray

With over 18 years in electrical and controls engineering, I specialize in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC systems and large-scale industrial automation. I've worked across food & beverage manufacturing, material handling, and aerospace — from the floor up.

My background includes system integration on major automation projects for companies including Coca-Cola, Meyn America, and Universal Alloy Corporation, as well as experience with Dematic material handling systems. I've spent years building and debugging the kinds of complex, multi-system integrations that most engineers only read about.

I'm available for remote consulting engagements, on-site project support, and technical training — whether you need a few hours of expert eyes on a problem or ongoing project involvement.

ControlLogix Studio 5000 PowerFlex EtherNet/IP FactoryTalk AOI Development Conveyors AS/RS SCADA VB.NET TCP/IP Food & Beverage
  • 18+ years Electrical & Controls Engineering
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix specialist — Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
  • Large-scale food & beverage automation (Coca-Cola)
  • Material handling systems — conveyor, sortation, AS/RS
  • Dematic system integration experience
  • Industrial networking — ERSC, EN4T, EtherNet/IP
  • PowerFlex drive integration (525, 755 series)
  • Military service background
  • Available for remote & on-site engagements
// Sectors Served

Industries

🥤Food & Beverage
📦Distribution & Warehousing
✈️Aerospace Manufacturing
🔧System Integration
🏗️Material Handling
🎓Technical Education
// Let's Work Together

Get in Touch

Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore whether I'm a good fit, I'm happy to have a conversation. Remote engagements preferred.