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Jesse Z.

Jesse Z.

Senior Automation Engineer

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.

🇺🇸Cranberry Township, United States$80/hr95% JSS5.00 (6)Since Dec 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$95

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#136,389 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,522 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $569

Total earnings
$4.8k

Billed in all: $5k

World#258,133 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#40,574 / 62.1k
Per project
$601

$284 in the last 6 months

World#166,037 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#28,116 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2
50% fixed50% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,762 / 62.1k
Projects in all
8
63% fixed37% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#31,849 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$5kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$4,900$4,950$5,000$5,050Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 28% in Robotic Process Automation

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  8. #175Electrical Drawing386 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #18Top 45%