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How does the Automate America Help Center work?

The Automate America Help Center answers common questions about using the marketplace — creating an account, posting or applying to contracts, timesheets, expenses, payouts, and White Glove managed service. Posting work and creating a profile are free, and you see qualified applicants within minutes of posting. Browse a topic below, or contact support for anything not covered here.

Skills and Certifications

Managing Your Skills

Skills are one of the most important parts of your profile. Customers search for professionals based on specific manufacturer and software experience.

Adding Skills

  1. Go to Profile > Skills
  2. Click Add Skill
  3. Select the manufacturer/software
  4. Rate your proficiency (1-10)
  5. Add years of experience
  6. Click Save

Skill Categories

Robot Manufacturers

  • Fanuc
  • ABB
  • KUKA
  • Universal Robots
  • Yaskawa/Motoman

PLC Platforms

  • Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)
  • Siemens
  • Mitsubishi
  • Omron
  • Beckhoff

HMI/SCADA Software

  • Ignition
  • FactoryTalk
  • WinCC
  • Wonderware

Vision Systems

  • Cognex
  • Keyence
  • Banner

Proficiency Ratings

Rate yourself honestly:

Rating
Meaning
1-3
Beginner - Limited exposure
4-6
Intermediate - Independent work
7-8
Advanced - Complex projects
9-10
Expert - Teach others

Certifications

Add relevant certifications:

  • Fanuc Handling Tool
  • UR Academy
  • Siemens Certified Programmer
  • Safety certifications (OSHA, Arc Flash)

Skill Visibility

Your skills appear:

  • On your public profile
  • In search results
  • On applications to customers

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