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.

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

What does T specialize in?

T works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. T's skilled trades: Master Electrician (Virginia).

How do I connect with or hire T?

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

T — Controls Engineer

T, Controls Engineer in Richlands, VA, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Master Electrician (Virginia). Public rate $30 an hour.

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Controls Engineer

Richlands, VA

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Industries Served

Industrial AutomationEnergy

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

PLC-2, PLC-5, CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, MicroLogix Series, SLC 500, Panelview, Studio 5000, RSView Studio, RSLinx, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5, RSView32, RSNetWorx, FactoryTalk View, PowerFlex AC Drives

20 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7, S7-1500, SIMATIC S7-300, Sinumerik 840D, testing and troubleshooting.

5 yrs★★☆☆☆

I have done one project converting an AB PLC-5/2 system over to a Siemens S7-1500 series system. I programmed using TIA-Portal version 15. Also, along with the PLC being replaced, so was a small touch panel. It was replaced with a Siemens 6" TP. I have had three training classes for Siemens: 1) Step 5, Troubleshooting and Maintenance, 2) S7, Programming 1 3) S7, Programming 2

Skilled Trades 1

Master Electrician (Virginia)

★★★★★

Professional Competencies 2

maintenance

★★★★★

troubleshooting

★★★★★

Applications 1

Power systems

★★★★☆

Eligibility

✓US citizen

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 T do?: T is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is T located?: T is based in Richlands, VA.
What does T specialize in?: T works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. T's skilled trades: Master Electrician (Virginia).
How do I connect with or hire T?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. T can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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