SIEMENS PARTNER EXPERTISE
Local Siemens Knowledge for Better Automation Decisions
elliTek’s team has completed Siemens training and certifications across PLCs, TIA Portal, factory automation, VFDs, machine safety, industrial PCs, SCADA, licensing, modernization, IT/OT, industrial security, product configuration, and support.
Bring us the part number, project, license question, upgrade plan, or production need. We will help you find the next practical step.
We don't build machines. We support the people who do.
Authorized Siemens Distributor
Local Technical Support
Knoxville Training Center
Support for OEMs, Integrators, and Manufacturers
Training That Supports the Work
Siemens automation work can involve controls, drives, safety, software, networks, industrial computers, and long-term support. elliTek’s training spans these areas so our team can ask the right questions early and help customers make sound product and platform choices.
Meet elliTek’s Siemens-Trained Team
Different projects call for different skills. Meet the elliTek team members who have completed Siemens training and certifications across controls, drives, safety, software, modernization, connected operations, and product support.
Brandon Ellis
President
Digital Strategy and PLC Foundations
Brandon leads elliTek with a focus on sound automation choices, long-term customer support, and practical use of new technology. His completed Siemens training covers Siemens Xcelerator, industrial automation fundamentals, and PLC foundations.
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Siemens Xcelerator
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Automation Fundamentals
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PLC Fundamentals
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Digital Strategy
Wayne Bledsoe
Field Sales Engineer
Modernization, Safety, and Digital Operations
Wayne brings broad Siemens training across safety, industrial computing, SCADA, licensing, modernization, IT/OT, security, product tools, and support. This range helps him define the customer’s need, identify the right first steps, and bring the right technical resources into the discussion.
Chris Klein
Field Sales Engineer
Factory Automation and VFDs
Chris holds Factory Automation and VFD certifications. He helps customers work through controls, PLC, HMI, drive, and factory automation questions based on the needs of the application.
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Factory Automation
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VFDs
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PLCs and HMIs
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Application Support
Alan Penticuff
Senior Applications Engineer
Factory Automation and VFDs
Alan holds Factory Automation and VFD certifications. He supports customers as they review factory automation products, drive needs, control hardware, and application details.
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Factory Automation
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VFDs
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Industrial Controls
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Technical Product Support
Zeke French
Applications Engineer
SIMATIC PLCs, TIA Portal, and Networks
Zeke is elliTek’s Industrial Controls Specialist. His completed Siemens training covers SIMATIC PLC basics, the TIA Portal system, and device and network setup.
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SIMATIC PLCs
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TIA Portal
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Devices and Networks
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Industrial Controls
What This Knowledge Means for Your Project
Training matters when it helps move a project forward. elliTek can help your team compare Siemens product options, check part numbers, review a bill of materials, plan an upgrade, sort out licensing, and find the right product, training, or support resource.
elliTek does not build or integrate machines. We support the OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers who do.
Local Access to Siemens Training and Support
Product knowledge should be easy to reach. elliTek supports customers through local technical talks, hands-on product demos, application support, and access to Siemens training at our Knoxville headquarters.
Whether your team needs formal training or help with one project question, elliTek can connect you with the right next step.
FAQ
What Siemens automation areas can elliTek help with? elliTek can support product and application talks involving Siemens PLCs, HMIs, I/O, factory automation, VFDs, machine safety, industrial PCs, SCADA, industrial networks, licensing, modernization, IT/OT, industrial security, and product support tools.
Can elliTek help us choose a Siemens PLC or TIA Portal license? Yes. Share the PLCs, HMIs, drives, software versions, and engineering tasks involved. elliTek can help narrow the hardware and software options and identify the license type that fits the planned use.
Can elliTek help modernize an older Siemens control system? elliTek can help review the current hardware and software, define the objectives of the upgrade, identify appropriate product options, and connect customers with authorized integration resources when needed.
Does elliTek offer Siemens training? elliTek hosts Siemens training and other industrial learning events at its Knoxville training center.
Can elliTek help with Siemens VFD selection? Yes. Helpful details include the motor nameplate, voltage, load, speed range, control method, braking needs, duty cycle, enclosure needs, and industrial network.
Does elliTek build or integrate automation systems? No. elliTek is an industrial automation distributor and technical support partner. We supply products and support the OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers that design, build, run, and maintain automation systems.
Bring Us the Part Number, Project, or Problem
You do not need a finished design to start a useful talk.
Send us a part number, bill of materials, motor nameplate, software question, network sketch, upgrade goal, machine concept, or fault description. elliTek’s Siemens-trained team will help you find the next practical step.