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.

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

What does Mark specialize in?

Mark works with Fanuc, ABB, GE, Autodesk and Comau as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Mark's skilled trades: Welding, Laser Welding, Production Support, Hydraulics and CNC.

How do I connect with or hire Mark?

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

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Mark

Contractor #11802

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Ocala, FL

years of experience

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Industries Served

AutomotiveEnergyGlass IndustryWeldingIndustrial AutomationRoboticsPaintMachiningConsulting ServicesMachine ToolInformation Technology

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 7

Fanuc

12 yrs★★★★☆

ABB

★★☆☆☆

Proficy, Proficy Machine Edition

★★☆☆☆

Autodesk

★★☆☆☆

Comau

★★☆☆☆

Dürr

★★☆☆☆

Nachi

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

I am looking to secure a position as a controls engineer with hands on experience and many years in designing automation equipment. From robotics to servo based automation, including hydraulics and pneumatics, I have installed equipment for engine assembly and body assembly, using my experience as hands on, Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLC controls engineer

Skilled Trades 5

Welding

Laser Welding

Production Support

Hydraulics

CNC

Software Competencies 2

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Professional Competencies 24

Circuitry Knowledge

Customer Service

Design

Electrical Engineering

Ergonomics

HMI Programming

Hydraulics

installation and commissioning

Machining

maintenance

Management

Motion Control

Motor Control

PMC

Programming and Troubleshooting

Project Engineering

robotic welding

Robotics

Software development

system design

systems programming

troubleshooting

wiring diagrams

Writing

Applications 28

Assembly

automated machines

Automation

Automotive

CNC

CNC controls

Communications

Conveyors

Design

Engine Assembly

Engineering

Field service

Gantry

HMI

Laser Welding

Machining

Motor Controls

Painting

Power

Power train

Production Support

production systems

Robot Cells

Robotics

Servo Drives

Truck Plant

Weld Lines

Welding

Tools, Machines & Equipment 2

ComputerMachining Centers

1 reference on filePeer references

Work Experience5

Application Engineer

Genesis Systems Group

Apr 2016 – Apr 2017

Controls Engineer

ABB Group

Jan 2012 – Sep 2012

Controls Engineer

Comau S.p.A

Apr 2010 – Sep 2010

Controls Engineer

Liquid Automation

Apr 2003 – Oct 2007

Controls Engineer

Detroit Center Tool

Jan 1995 – Jul 1997

Education / Training / Certificates1

University of Phoenix

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 Mark do?: Mark is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Mark located?: Mark is based in Ocala, FL.
What does Mark specialize in?: Mark works with Fanuc, ABB, GE, Autodesk and Comau as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Mark's skilled trades: Welding, Laser Welding, Production Support, Hydraulics and CNC.
How do I connect with or hire Mark?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Mark can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.