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.

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

Where is Steven located?

Steven is based in Taylors, SC.

What does Steven specialize in?

Steven works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, GE, Siemens and Wonderware as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

How do I connect with or hire Steven?

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

Steven — Controls Engineer

Steven, Controls Engineer in Taylors, SC, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, GE, Siemens and Wonderware.

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Steven

Contractor #13150

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Taylors, SC

years of experience

#13150

Industries Served

Water TreatmentManufacturingPlasticsIndustrial AutomationRoboticsEnergyOil and GasMachining

Work Preferences

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

FactoryTalk View, Panelview, RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, RSNetWorx, RSView32, SLC 500

★★☆☆☆

iFIX, Intellution IFIX

★★☆☆☆

Siemens

WINCC

★★☆☆☆

Wonderware

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

I have a wide and varied work experience programming from scratch. I would love to get some more hands on doing FAT's, startups etc. I can work in groups, teams, or solo.

Professional Competencies 9

Design

Electrical Engineering

HMI Programming

Machining

Manufacturing

Open Platform Communications (OPC)

Process Control

Robotics

SCADA

Applications 19

Automation

DCS

Design

DIstribution

Energy Systems

Engineering

Foam

Gas Turbine

HMI

Machining

Manufacturing

Power

Power Distribution

Robotics

Servo Drives

turbine generator

Utility

Waste Water

Water Plant

Tools, Machines & Equipment 8

Digital MultimeterBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand ToolsoscilloscopescalesConveyorsCalipersComputer

Work Experience8

Controls Engineer

Electrolux

Nov 2014 – Aug 2016

Identify and resolve issues with metal forming lines and buffer system. Reduce overall cycle time of unit ops and increase production rate.

Controls Engineer

Michelin North America

May 2013 – Apr 2014

Supported BF Goodrich supplier. Factory of the future, Multex, ST-395

Automation Engineer

On Power Inc

Sep 2011 – Apr 2013

Coding HMI's and Contrologix PLC's for Allison KB501 Gas Turbine Generator sets. Also programmed HMI's, Fuel controls for 3 Pratt ST-40's marine application on a 60 meter luxury yacht.

General Electric

Contractor

Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Delphi

Electrolux

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

University of Cincinnati · Electronics Engineering Technology

1997

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 Steven do?: Steven is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Steven located?: Steven is based in Taylors, SC.
What does Steven specialize in?: Steven works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, GE, Siemens and Wonderware as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
How do I connect with or hire Steven?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Steven can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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