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.

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

Where is Shaun located?

Shaun is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

What does Shaun specialize in?

Shaun works with ABB, Fanuc, Atlas Copco, KUKA and BMW as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Shaun's skilled trades: Lean Manufacturing, Welding, Spot Welding and CNC.

How do I connect with or hire Shaun?

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

Shaun — Controls Engineer

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Shaun

Contractor #14468

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Edinburgh, Scotland

#14468

Industries Served

ManufacturingEnergyHealthcareWeldingSalesInformation Technology

Languages

English

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Photo IDResume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 7

ABB

irc, IRC 5

6 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

5 yrs★★★★☆

Atlas Copco

5 yrs★★★★☆

KUKA

KRC, KRC2, KRC4

1 yr★★★☆☆

BMW

★★☆☆☆

Integra

☆☆☆☆☆

Siemens

Process Simulate

☆☆☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 4

Lean Manufacturing

Welding

Spot Welding

CNC

Professional Competencies 8

3D Printing

Design

Lean Manufacturing

maintenance

Manufacturing

Project Management

Robotics

Team Leader

Applications 17

Automation

CNC

Commissioning

Cycle time

DCS

Design

Engineering

Forging

Installation

Manufacturing

Riveting

Robot Cells

Sealer and Adhesive

Sealing

Spot Welding

Stud Welding

Welding

Tools, Machines & Equipment 2

CNC machinescales

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen✓US work visa

Work Experience8

Robot Programmer

Jaguar Land Rover

Nov 2017 – Present

Speed up work icluding intergration using New Abb's with old interbus software and Standards

Robot Programmer

Tesla

Sep 2017 – Nov 2017

Working on new model 3 with KRC 4 Fix contract for two Months

BMW

Automation Engineering Ltd.

Tesla

PERCEPTRON

Daimler

Fanuc Corporation

Education / Training / Certificates1

Oxford

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 Shaun do?: Shaun is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Shaun located?: Shaun is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
What does Shaun specialize in?: Shaun works with ABB, Fanuc, Atlas Copco, KUKA and BMW as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Shaun's skilled trades: Lean Manufacturing, Welding, Spot Welding and CNC.
How do I connect with or hire Shaun?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Shaun can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.