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 Matthew do?

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

Where is Matthew located?

Matthew is based in Jacksonville, FL.

What does Matthew specialize in?

Matthew works with Automation Direct, GE, Wonderware, Schneider Electric and Microsoft as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Matthew's skilled trades: Software and Support.

How do I connect with or hire Matthew?

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

Matthew — Controls Engineer

Matthew, Controls Engineer in Jacksonville, FL, works with Automation Direct, GE, Wonderware and Schneider Electric. Public rate $65 an hour.

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Matthew

Contractor #11886

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Jacksonville, FL

years of experience

#11886

Pay Rates

Industries Served

MilitaryEnergySalesIndustrial PowerPower Systems

Languages

English

Conversational

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 5

Automation Direct

5 yrs★★★★☆

VersaMax, iFIX, Proficy, Cimplicity, Proficy Machine Edition, Intellution IFIX

5 yrs★★★★☆

Wonderware

Indusoft, Intouch

5 yrs★★★★☆

Schneider Electric

Proface, quantum, Modsoft

5 yrs★★★★☆

Microsoft

Project, ASP.Net

4 yrs★★★★☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

I am a talented problem solver with over 20 years experience in networking, PLC, HMI, SCADA programming, and industrial automation systems project development. I can immediately hit the ground running in any phase of your project. From designing, programming, testing, commissioning, to customer training and support; I can be a valuable member helping you complete your automation needs.

Skilled Trades 2

Software

Support

Software Competencies 2

FactoryTalk Studio

SIMATIC S7

Professional Competencies 11

CAD Drawings

Customer Service

Design

maintenance

PLC Programming

Problem Solving

Project Management

Research

SCADA

troubleshooting

Writing

Applications 4

Automation

Field service

HMI

Power

Work Experience2

Controls Engineer

Contractor

Nov 2016 – Present

Egress Specialist

United States Air Force

May 1990 – Oct 1996

Education / Training / Certificates1

Associates of Applied Science

Community College of the Air Force · Egress Maintenance

1996

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 Matthew do?: Matthew is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Matthew located?: Matthew is based in Jacksonville, FL.
What does Matthew specialize in?: Matthew works with Automation Direct, GE, Wonderware, Schneider Electric and Microsoft as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Matthew's skilled trades: Software and Support.
How do I connect with or hire Matthew?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Matthew can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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