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.

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

What does J specialize in?

J works with Siemens, Fanuc, ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Wonderware as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. J's skilled trades: Hydraulics, Production Support and Electrician.

How do I connect with or hire J?

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

J — Controls Engineer

J, Controls Engineer in Hope Hull, AL, works with Siemens, Fanuc, ABB and Allen Bradley / Rockwell.

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Controls Engineer

Hope Hull, AL

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Industries Served

AutomotiveManufacturingConstructionMilitaryEnergyMachiningChemical ProcessingNuclear Energy IndustryInformation Technology

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 6

Siemens

S5, S7, WINCC

5 yrs★★★★★

Fanuc

4 yrs★★★★☆

ABB

★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

★★☆☆☆

Wonderware

Intouch

★★☆☆☆

Autodesk

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

25 years of diversified Industrial electrical/mechanical engineering experience in both military and industrial settings. Highly developed analytical, technical, and problem solving skills. Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team setting. Experienced at PLC installation, programming, repair, and automation engineering.

Skilled Trades 3

Hydraulics

Production Support

Electrician

Software Competencies 2

AutoCAD

Siemens S7

Professional Competencies 14

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

Improvement Projects

Machining

maintenance

Manufacturing

PLC Programming

PMC

Problem Solving

Research

Supervising

Team Leader

troubleshooting

wiring diagrams

Applications 21

Assembly

Automation

Automotive

DIstribution

distribution equipment

electrical distribution

Engine Assembly

Engine Plant

Engineering

Heavy Equipment

HMI

machine shop

Machining

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer

Plant Engineering

Power

Power Distribution

Preventative Maintenance

Production Support

Servo Drives

Tools, Machines & Equipment 2

Shearrectifiers

Work Experience3

PACCAR

Benteler Automotive

Dow

Education / Training / Certificates1

Naval Nuclear Power School

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 J do?: J is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is J located?: J is based in Hope Hull, AL.
What does J specialize in?: J works with Siemens, Fanuc, ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Wonderware as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. J's skilled trades: Hydraulics, Production Support and Electrician.
How do I connect with or hire J?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. J can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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