What does a Controls Engineer do?

A Controls Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial robots. They work in manufacturing, automotive, and process industries to optimize production and ensure system reliability.

What certifications do Controls Engineers need?

Common certifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Professional, Siemens Certified Professional, FANUC Robot certifications, ABB Robot Programming certifications, and TIA Portal certifications. Industry experience is often valued as highly as certifications.

How do I hire a Controls Engineer?

On Automate America, you can search for Controls Engineers by skill, location, and availability. Post a contract with your requirements, review applicant profiles and certifications, then connect directly or use White Glove managed services.

John is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

Where is John located?

John is based in Murfreesboro, TN.

What does John specialize in?

John works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Honeywell, Hitachi and KUKA as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding, CNC, concrete and CNC milling.

How do I connect with or hire John?

Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

John — Controls Engineer

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John

Contractor #11191

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Murfreesboro, TN

years of experience

#11191

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveManufacturingConstructionMilitaryEnergyLumberWeldingMaterial HandlingFabricationIndustrial AutomationRoboticsPaintMachiningChemical ProcessingAgricultureNuclear Energy Industry

Languages

English

Conversational

Work Preferences

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 14

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

GuardLogix, MicroLogix Series, RSLogix, RSView Studio, CompactLogix, RSLogix 5000,

17 yrs★★★☆☆

Siemens

S7, I have worked in Step 7 v5.5 Step 7 TIA v13 Step 7 TIA v14

3 yrs★★☆☆☆

Fanuc

★★☆☆☆

Honeywell

★★☆☆☆

Hitachi

★★☆☆☆

KUKA

KRC4

★★☆☆☆

Keyence

★★☆☆☆

Mitsubishi

★★☆☆☆

Staubli

★★☆☆☆

Visual Basic

★★☆☆☆

SEW

★★☆☆☆

Schneider Electric

Altivar, SoMachine

☆☆☆☆☆

Cimplicity

☆☆☆☆☆

Bentley Systems

Microstation

☆☆☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

About Me

I am a controls engineer. Mostly discrete systems (material handling, assembly, testing) in Automotive, Nuclear, Building products, etc.

W2 Contract hire, $75/hour + 1.5 over 40 + Expenses(GSA Lodging, GSA Incidental, Flights, Rentals, etc)

Skilled Trades 5

Welding

Spot Welding

CNC

concrete

CNC milling

Professional Competencies 12

Design

Editing

Machining

★★★☆☆

Have made many parts on CNC mills and Laths. 0.0015 interfence fit type work. Mostly 2.5Dimensions.

maintenance

Manufacturing

milling

Motor Control

NFPA

Product Development

Robotics

startup and commissioning

troubleshooting

Applications 30

Assembly

Automation

automation systems

Automotive

CNC

CNC Programming

Design

Engineering

Fabrication

Heavy Equipment

HMI

industrial automation

Instrumentation and Controls

Lasers

Machining

Manufacturing

Material Handling

Painting

Palletizing

Pick and Place

Power

Product Design

Riveting

Robotics

Servo Drives

Spot Welding

Stacking

Startup Support

Welding

Welding Cells

Tools, Machines & Equipment 3

Computermilling machinesJig

Work Experience4

Magna

Industrial Automation LLC

Tesla

NEC

Education / Training / Certificates1

Georgia Institute of Technology

What does a Controls Engineer do?: A Controls Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial robots. They work in manufacturing, automotive, and process industries to optimize production and ensure system reliability.
What certifications do Controls Engineers need?: Common certifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Professional, Siemens Certified Professional, FANUC Robot certifications, ABB Robot Programming certifications, and TIA Portal certifications. Industry experience is often valued as highly as certifications.
How do I hire a Controls Engineer?: On Automate America, you can search for Controls Engineers by skill, location, and availability. Post a contract with your requirements, review applicant profiles and certifications, then connect directly or use White Glove managed services.
What does John do?: John is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is John located?: John is based in Murfreesboro, TN.
What does John specialize in?: John works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Honeywell, Hitachi and KUKA as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding, CNC, concrete and CNC milling.
How do I connect with or hire John?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.