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 Matthew do?

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

Where is Matthew located?

Matthew is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

What does Matthew specialize in?

Matthew works with Fanuc, Siemens, Yaskawa / Motoman, Cognex and SEW 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 Matthew?

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

Matthew — Controls Engineer

Matthew, Controls Engineer in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, works with Fanuc, Siemens, Yaskawa / Motoman and Cognex. Public rate $40 an hour.

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Matthew

Contractor #14717

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

years of experience

#14717

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Research and DevelopmentInformation TechnologyRoboticsAutomotiveIndustrial Automation

Languages

Afrikaans

Conversational

English

Conversational

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 6

Siemens

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC

3 yrs★★★★★

Fanuc

2 yrs★★★★★

Yaskawa / Motoman

2 yrs★★★★★

Cognex

Insight, In-Sight, Checker Vision Systems

2 yrs★★★★★

SEW

1 yr★★★★☆

Kistler

1 yr★★★★☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

I am a Control Systems Engineer currently working at Jendamark Automation. My position in the IT Department requires me to program complex automation lines that are exported around the world. My areas of interest include robotics, automation, and control systems and optimisation. I enjoy working in a projects environment, engaging and working alongside other individuals.

Software Competencies 2

Siemens S7

Siemens TIA Portal

Professional Competencies 6

Electrical Engineering

HMI Programming

PLC Programming

Research

Robotics

SCADA

Applications 7

Assembly

automation control systems

Automotive Final Assembly

Part Tracking

Powertrain

Robotics

Vision

Tools, Machines & Equipment 5

ComputerBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical ToolsoscilloscopeCalipers

Work Experience2

Controls Engineer

Jendamark Automation

Nov 2016 – Present

Project Engineer

AE Wiring

Jan 2016 – Nov 2016

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechatronics Engineering

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University · Mechatronics Systems

2016

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 Matthew do?: Matthew is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Matthew located?: Matthew is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
What does Matthew specialize in?: Matthew works with Fanuc, Siemens, Yaskawa / Motoman, Cognex and SEW 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 Matthew?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Matthew can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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