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 Chathura do?

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

Where is Chathura located?

Chathura is based in Ladson, SC.

What does Chathura specialize in?

Chathura works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Adept, Cognex and KUKA as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Chathura's skilled trades: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD Design and PLC Programming.

How do I connect with or hire Chathura?

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

Chathura — Controls Engineer

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Chathura

Contractor #1280

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Ladson, SC

years of experience

#1280

Pay Rates

Industries Served

ManufacturingPLC AutomationIndustrial AutomationRoboticsComputer ScienceControls/AutomationGreen Energy

Languages

English

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen✓US work visa

Work History on Automate America

9yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 13

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, Studio 5000, Ethernet, SLC 500, PLC-5, FactoryTalk View, RSView32, RSLogix 5000

2 yrs★★★★☆

Allen Bradley PLCs: ControlLogix (Logix5561TM), PLC 5, SLC™ 500; RSLogix 5000; VFDs: PowerFlex700 Drive; Ultra3000 Servo Drives; HMI: PanelView Plus; FactoryTalk View ME

Schneider Electric

SCADAPack 300/500 RTU

1 yr★★★★☆

Schneider Electric SCADAPack rPACs: 300E/500E Series; SCADAPack E Configurator, SCADAPack Workbench

Adept

★★☆☆☆

Cognex

★★☆☆☆

KUKA

KRC4

★★☆☆☆

Autodesk

★★☆☆☆

MathWorks

★★☆☆☆

Schneider Electric

★★☆☆☆

Kawasaki

C, D

★★☆☆☆

Microsoft

★★☆☆☆

Lenze

Drives

★★☆☆☆

SICK

Safety Scanner

★★☆☆☆

Keyence

vision

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

About Me

Experienced in Electrical Control Systems design; Programmable Controllers (PLCs) configuration, programming, and troubleshooting; System integration and creating communication systems; Industrial Robots programming; Motor Controls; Automotive Manufacturing; Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Management. I hold Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Control Engineering and Master of Science degree in Technology Management.

Skilled Trades 4

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

AutoCAD Design

PLC Programming

Software Competencies 2

Siemens S7

Siemens TIA Portal

Professional Competencies 4

Drafting and Design

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

Robotics

Applications 17

Allen Bradley

Assembly

Automation

Body In White

Body Shop

Communications

Data Analysis

Design

Engineering

HMI

Manufacturing

Power

Scada

Servo Drives

Spot Welding

various

Welding

Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

Computer

Work Experience4

Controls Engineer

Kartech Solutions, Inc.

Mar 2016 – Present

Support designing Automotive Body-in-White assembly line electrical/control systems Use AutoCAD to design panel layouts, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams PLC hardware configuration and programing (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks); Siemens S7-1500 PLCs – TIA Portal; Siemens S7-300 PLCs – Step7 HMI programing and SCADA System design Project commissioning and troubleshooting Industrial Robot programing Create supplier Scope of Work. RFQs, technical evaluation of quotes Manage suppliers during equipment installations, electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic/fluid plumbing and buyoffs

Controls Engineer

CleanSpark LLC

Jul 2015 – Mar 2016

Designed and built Microgrid Controls and Solar Monitoring Systems Used AutoCAD to design panel layouts, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams PLC/rPAC configuration/programing (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks) and hardware integration; Schneider Electric PLCs/rPACs SCADA system design and database configuration - Ignition SCADA Created BOMs, POs, Installation Manuals and Testing Documents Project commissioning, and troubleshooting

BMW

Daimler

Education / Training / Certificates2

Bachelor of Science

Southeast Missouri State University · Electrical & Control Engineering Technology

Master Of Science

Southeast Missouri State University · Technology Management

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 Chathura do?: Chathura is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Chathura located?: Chathura is based in Ladson, SC.
What does Chathura specialize in?: Chathura works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Adept, Cognex and KUKA as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Chathura's skilled trades: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD Design and PLC Programming.
How do I connect with or hire Chathura?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Chathura can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.