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 Saravanakumar do?

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

Where is Saravanakumar located?

Saravanakumar is based in Kadayam, Tamilnadu.

What does Saravanakumar specialize in?

Saravanakumar works with Aveva, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric, GE and Omron 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 Saravanakumar?

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

Saravanakumar — Controls Engineer

Saravanakumar, Controls Engineer in Kadayam, Tamilnadu, works with Aveva, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric and GE. Public rate $50 an hour.

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Saravanakumar

Contractor #14437

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Kadayam, Tamilnadu

years of experience

#14437

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationPackagingEnergyHVAC IndustryFood and BeverageWater TreatmentCementChemical ProcessingAutomotiveOil and GasIndustrial Power PlantRobotics

Languages

English

Conversational

Tamil

Conversational

Hindi

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Background checkPhoto IDResume

Programming Skills 7

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

FactoryTalk, RSLogix 5000, SLC 500, MicroLogix Series, CompactLogix, RSLogix 500, PowerFlex AC Drives, Studio 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View, 1756 ControlLogix Modules

9 yrs★★★★★

Hands on experience on Control logix & Compact PLC with redundancy. Hands on experience on RS logix, Studio 5000 & FTV SE/ME Hands on experience on different network protocol communications (devicenet, Controlnet, Modbus, Profibus, BACnet, etc) Hands on experience on ML 1400 MIcro 800 PLC with Control/compactlogix PLC communications. Hands on experience on Power flex drives comm with Control/Compactlogix PLC using Ethernet AOP profiles. Expertise in Allen-Bradley (SLC, Micrologix, Compactlogix & Controllogix). Configured & Commissioned Allen Bradley Kinetix 6500 Motion Servo Drives.

Schneider Electric

quantum, Altivar, PL7, Modbus RTU, Modicon, Unity Pro software, SoMachine, Unity Pro

8 yrs★★★★★

Commissioned Standalone and Hot standby controllers. Commissioned Quantum Remote RIO's using CRA, Pemium Advantys RIO's Using STBNIM, & M580 X80 RIO Using NOC & eCRA Expertise in Schneider PLC ( Modicon M340, Premium, Quantum & M580 ePAC), Expertise in PLC & SCADA Software Tools (Unity Pro, Vijeo Citect) Data logging & retrieval in SQL & MS Access. Customized report generation using VB.Net application & Historian reports Had done communication with OPC, OFS, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCPIP, ASCII, Profibus, Hart & Ethernet protocols.

Proficy, Cimplicity, Proficy Machine Edition, VersaMax, PACSystems RXi, PACSystems RX3i

6 yrs★★★★★

Commissioned RX3i PLC with Versamax Ethernet RIO's Communicated third party drives through Profibus/Modbus Communcations. SQL Data logging and retrieval in Cimplicity SCADA Expertise in GE PLC (Series 90-30, Micro, Versamax, Rx3i) Had done communication with OPC, ERM,ETM, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCPIP, ASCII, Profibus & Ethernet protocols.

Aveva

Aveva Intouch/Archestra

5 yrs★★★★★

Software Development of Aveva HMI Applications Template Standads Graphic Designing Alarm, Historian, Data Handling, IOT

Siemens

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC, Simatic, S7-1500, SIMATIC S7-300, WinCC Flex, PCS 7

7 yrs★★★★☆

Hands on experience in both TIA & Step7 software platform Hands on experince in different network com protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet etc) Hands on experience on WinCC HMI and SCADA deveopment

Omron

NX, CP1, CJ2, NX1P, CJ1, CX-1

5 yrs★★★★☆

Commissioned Many CP series PLC's for SPM applications Comissioned Cj PLC's for controlling hydraulic power packs using linear encoders

Wonderware

Archestra, Intouch

5 yrs★★★★☆

Hands on experience in Intouch HMI Graphic design, Hands on experience in Archestra Platform Hands on experience in different comminication drivers (OPC, DDE)

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

My name is Saravanakumar, and I am an experienced automation and instrumentation consultant based in Tamil Nadu, India. With 16 years of expertise in the field, I have worked extensively across major automation control systems and have been self-employed in this capacity since 2017.

I possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with automation products and engineering tools from leading brands, including AB Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Aveva, GE, and Omron. My portfolio includes the successful commissioning of automation control systems across diverse industries such as water, steel, power, oil & gas, food, pharmaceuticals, material handling, telemetry, automobile, and textile sectors.

I am confident in my ability to provide comprehensive support for automation control systems across platforms. My services include PLC and DCS programming, SCADA/HMI design, drive commissioning, PLC/MCC panel engineering, and field engineering activities such as FAT, SAT, loop testing, instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and training.

I handle projects both onsite and offsite with a commitment to delivering quality solutions. I am available to discuss any opportunities or collaborations at your convenience.

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Software Competencies 13

Allen Bradley

Allen Bradley Rockwell Studio 5000

Cimplicity

FactoryTalk Studio

Proficy Machine Edition

Rslogix 500

Schneider Electric Vijeo Designer

Siemens S7

Siemens TIA Portal

SImatic Step7

Unity Pro

Vijeo Citect

Wonderware- Intouch

Professional Competencies 4

Electrical Engineering

★★★★★

MCC, PLC Panel, Drive Panels, Power Distibution, LT

PLC Programming

★★★★★

FBD, Ladder, Structure Text, SFC

Process Control

★★★★★

SCADA

★★★★★

Graphic deisgn, 2D, 3D, Data logging, Reporting, Receipe Management

Applications 7

Instrumentation and Controls

★★★★★

Sensors, Transmitters, Calibration, Flow, Pressure, RTD, Control Valves, MOV, Valves, BFV, Analyzers, Dosing Pumps & Valves

Motor Drives

★★★★★

AC, DC Drives. V/F, Open Loop, Closed Loop, Tension, Torque based.

PID control

★★★★★

Speed Loop, Temperature, Flow, Pressure

Process Engineering

★★★★★

Conveyor, Material Handling, Packing, Assembly, Test Bed,

Steel

★★★★★

Electric Arc Furnace, Batching, Casting, RMHP,

Tyre Building

★★★★★

Waste Water Treatment

★★★★★

RO, STP, WTP, ETP, MF, UF

Tools, Machines & Equipment 3

Basic Electrical ToolsDigital MultimeterComputer

My Business

Company Name

Self Employed

Why Choose Me

Dedicated person to solve your automation control systems,

Multi tasking person to solve all your automation principles

Work Experience2

Automation Consultant (Proprietor)

Flancetech Controlware

Jan 2017 – Present

Onsite/Offsite PLC SCADA (Process/Industrial) Commissioning/service support in contractual basis. Site System Study, Engineering, Consultant, Approval, FAT, SAT, Documentation, etc.. End to End customer support..

Project Engineer

Automation

Jan 2011 – Jan 2017

SCADA designing & PLC Programming Designing & Engineering Preparing BOM for Automation products and Project Development Project Techno Commercial Follow up and Approval Automation leadership for team members.

Education / Training / Certificates2

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Anna University · Instrumentation, Electronics and Control Systems

2011

I did Diploma electrical engineering after my schooling

Diploma

Autonomous · Electrical Engineering

2008

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 Saravanakumar do?: Saravanakumar is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Saravanakumar located?: Saravanakumar is based in Kadayam, Tamilnadu.
What does Saravanakumar specialize in?: Saravanakumar works with Aveva, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric, GE and Omron 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 Saravanakumar?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Saravanakumar can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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