Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Electrical Engineering & Automation Solutions
Core Automation, Inc. is a California-based electrical engineering firm founded in 2001, specializing in industrial automation and control systems. Our expertise spans electrical/control design, instrumentation, and software solutions for industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and bulk manufacturing. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize innovation, client collaboration, and proven methodologies to deliver reliable, scalable systems.Our commitment to open standards and client independence ensures long-term operational flexibility. Recognized for technical excellence, we serve clients nationwide through a disciplined approach to project management, validation, and support.
Services
Control Panel Design
Pharmaceutical Automation
SCADA System Design
Control System Validation
Custom Software Development
Instrumentation Design
Commissioning Services
Wireless Network Integration
Preventive Maintenance
System Integration
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in industrial automation and electrical engineering.
- Our team holds expertise in validated systems for FDA-regulated pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
- We prioritize open-systems architecture to ensure client independence and scalability.
- Our engineers have executed 10,000+ I/O automation projects across complex industrial environments.
- We provide end-to-end validation documentation compliant with GAMP and FDA standards.
Associations and certifications
- UL508A
- ISO 9001
What people say
Knowledgeable, reliable, hardworking
Exceptional service levels
Technical excellence
Dependable partner
Innovative solutions
Services
Control Panel Design
Core Automation specializes in UL508A-certified control panel design and fabrication. Our engineers create code-compliant, value-engineered solutions for motor control, PLC systems, and operator interfaces. With in-house fabrication in Sacramento, we ensure precision from design to quality assurance testing, delivering panels that minimize downtime and maximize maintainability.
Pharmaceutical Automation
We deliver GAMP-compliant automation systems for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our services include process validation, functional specification development, and IQ/OQ/PQ execution. With expertise in FDA-regulated environments, we ensure systems meet cGMP standards while maintaining scalability for future needs.
SCADA System Design
Our SCADA solutions integrate wired and wireless communication networks for real-time monitoring of industrial processes. We design systems with redundancy and surge protection to ensure uptime, supporting applications from water treatment plants to manufacturing facilities with centralized control architectures.
Control System Validation
We provide full validation lifecycle services including requirements specification, functional testing, and qualification protocols. Our engineers execute FAT/SAT procedures and develop traceability matrices to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical and industrial standards.
Custom Software Development
Our team develops PLC and HMI software using industry-standard platforms. We create scalable logic libraries and simulate programs pre-deployment to reduce field debugging time. Solutions integrate with SQL databases and support batch processing for complex manufacturing workflows.
People
Gerald Depew
Founding Partner
With 45+ years of experience in electrical engineering and control systems, Gerald specializes in PLC/HMI design and FDA-regulated validation. Holds advanced degrees in electrical engineering and robotics, with expertise in ISA standards and process instrumentation.
Daniel C. Rozok
Founding Partner
Daniel brings 34 years of industrial automation experience, managing complex projects across pharmaceutical, hydraulic, and food processing sectors. Expert in large-scale PLC systems, batch processing, and project management methodologies like Kepner-Trego.
Questions
What industries does Core Automation serve?
We specialize in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, biotech, bulk manufacturing, and water treatment industries.
Do you provide system validation for FDA-regulated clients?
Yes, we offer full GAMP-compliant validation including IQ/OQ/PQ and documentation for FDA-regulated environments.
Can you integrate legacy systems with modern automation platforms?
Yes, our engineers specialize in system integration and migration while maintaining operational continuity.
What control system standards do you support?
We work with UL508A, ISA, and ISO 9001 standards for panel design and automation systems.
Do you offer preventive maintenance contracts?
Yes, we provide customized preventive maintenance plans for SCADA systems and control panels.
Can you handle large-scale automation projects?
Yes, we've executed projects with 10,000+ I/O points across multiple industrial sectors.
