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.

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

Where is Chris located?

Chris is based in Cleveland, TN.

What does Chris specialize in?

Chris works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Chris's skilled trades: Mig Welding, Brazing, Resistance Welding, Electronics Repair and Robot Electrical Repair.

How do I connect with or hire Chris?

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

Chris — Controls Engineer

Chris, Controls Engineer in Cleveland, TN, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Mig Welding and Brazing. Public rate $50 an hour.

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Chris

Contractor #14490

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Cleveland, TN

years of experience

#14490

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveRetailManufacturingConstructionEntertainmentEnergyElectronicsLumberWeldingIndustrial AutomationMaterial HandlingFlooring

Languages

English

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Photo IDResume

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Panelview, FactoryTalk View, MicroLogix Series, SLC 500, CompactLogix, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLinx, Contrologix, RSLOGIX 500/5000

5 yrs★★★★★

Commission to end all types of controllers.

Fanuc

R-30iA, ARC Mate Series, Handling Tool, R-30iB

4 yrs★★★★★

Optimized and added programs as needed to interface with PLC's.

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

23 years in maintenance as either a technician, manager or engineer, redesigned, wired and programmed an entire bowling alley using PLC’s and touchscreens. Designed, built and programmed test equipment for Panasonic. Familiar with several types of PLC’s and robot programming and can design to the component level. Spent 6 years in the automotive industry working in maintenance and engineering doing controls and robot programming.

Skilled Trades 7

Mig Welding

Brazing

Resistance Welding

Electronics Repair

Robot Electrical Repair

Robot Maintenance

Electrician

Professional Competencies 15

Circuitry Knowledge

Conveyor Systems

Customer Service

Design

Drafting and Design

Electrical Engineering

Leadership

maintenance

Manufacturing

PLC Programming

Project Management

Research

resistance welding

Robotics

troubleshooting

Applications 18

Assembly

Automation

Automotive

Commissioning

conveyance

Design

Engineering

HMI

Installation

Lasers

Manufacturing

Material Handling

Mig Welding

resistance

Resistance Welding

Welding

welding processes

Writing

Tools, Machines & Equipment 9

levelComputerDigital MultimeterBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand Toolsoscilloscopegrindersflow meterCompressor

1 reference on filePeer references

Work Experience6

Project and Controls Specialist

Hasko Machines

Feb 2017 – Present

Design, draw and program controls systems and associated cabinets.

Automation Engineer

Magneti Marelli

Jan 2016 – Feb 2017

Supported and trained maintenance when needed on PLC's and robots. Programmed upgrades to systems as required.

Controls Engineer

BorgWarner

Oct 2014 – Jan 2016

Support maintenance when needed and program robots and PLC's.

Controls Engineer

BMW

Aug 2013 – Aug 2014

Support maintenance technicians when needed and optimize programs for various control systems.

PLC Programmer

Volkswagen

Nov 2010 – Aug 2013

Maintain robots and PLC programs in Body Shop framing area along with associated systems.

Network Administrator

BellSouth

Mar 1998 – Feb 2008

Network Manager in charge of 600 sq miles of communications cables and the technicians needed to maintain them.

Education / Training / Certificates1

ITT Technical Institute

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 Chris do?: Chris is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Chris located?: Chris is based in Cleveland, TN.
What does Chris specialize in?: Chris works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Chris's skilled trades: Mig Welding, Brazing, Resistance Welding, Electronics Repair and Robot Electrical Repair.
How do I connect with or hire Chris?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Chris can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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