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 Michael do?

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

Where is Michael located?

Michael is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

What does Michael specialize in?

Michael works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Red Lion, Fanuc, Cognex, Inductive Automation as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

Is Michael available for work?

Availability unknown. Michael has not marked it recently.

How do I connect with or hire Michael?

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

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✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

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Work History on Automate America

15Skills

2Experience

8yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills (15)

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, FactoryTalk, RSLogix 5000, Panelview, FactoryTalk View, SLC 500, MicroLogix Series, RSLogix 500, PLC-5, CompactLogix, 1756 ControlLogix Modules, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSView32, Studio 5000, RSLinx, RSView Studio, GuardLogix, RSLogix 5, RSNetWorx, ControlLogix 5000

12 yrs★★★★★

Red Lion

Graphite Crimson, G3 HMIs

10 yrs★★★★★

Cognex

Insight, Dataman 8600

5 yrs★★★★☆

Inductive Automation

Ignition SCADA software

5 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

R-30iB, R-30iA, Handling Tool, iRVision

3 yrs★★★★☆

Autodesk

10 yrs★★★☆☆

Siemens

5 yrs★★★☆☆

National Instruments

LabVIEW

5 yrs★★★☆☆

Automation Direct

Productivity 3000

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Siemens

WINCC, S7, TIA Portal

2 yrs★★★☆☆

Keyence

SZ-V

2 yrs★★★☆☆

ABB

IRC 5, RobotStudio

1 yr★★★☆☆

Visual Basic

Developed small .NET (VB and C#) programs.

2 yrs★★☆☆☆

Emerson

Unidrive M700

1 yr★★☆☆☆

Python

Python 3

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

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Controls Engineer

Skilled Trades (2)

Electrician

Electronics Repair

Software Competencies (14)

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk Studio

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

MS Office

National Instruments LabView

Python

Rslogix 500

RSLogix 5000

Siemens S7

Siemens TIA Portal

SIMATIC S7

VMWare

Windows

Professional Competencies (10)

Design

Electrical Engineering

maintenance

Manufacturing

PLC Programming

Problem Solving

Process Control

Robotics

SCADA

wiring diagrams

Applications (4)

Machine Tending

Packaging

Part Tracking

Vision

Work Experience(2)

Blue Ridge Control Systems

Business Owner · Jan 2014 – Present

Active

Control systems consulting and implementation.

Promatic Automation

Controls Engineer · Mar 2011 – May 2015

Design, build, and commission control systems for automated machinery.

Education / Training / Certificates(1)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University · Control Systems, 4

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Michael do?: Michael is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Michael located?: Michael is based in Greenville, South Carolina.
What does Michael specialize in?: Michael works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Red Lion, Fanuc, Cognex, Inductive Automation as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Is Michael available for work?: Availability unknown. Michael has not marked it recently.
How do I connect with or hire Michael?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Michael can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.