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.

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

J is based in Portlethen, Scotland.

What does J specialize in?

J works with ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, GE and Honeywell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. J's skilled trades: Software and Support.

How do I connect with or hire J?

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

J — Controls Engineer

J, Controls Engineer in Portlethen, Scotland, works with ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc and GE.

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Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

Programming Skills 14

ABB

800xA DCS

★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

PLC-5, RSView32

★★☆☆☆

Fanuc

★★☆☆☆

Cimplicity, iFIX

★★☆☆☆

Honeywell

★★☆☆☆

Mitsubishi

★★☆☆☆

Omron

★★☆☆☆

Siemens

S7, WINCC

★★☆☆☆

Schneider Electric

Foxboro, quantum

★★☆☆☆

Microsoft

ASP.Net, Project

★★☆☆☆

YOKOGAWA

★★☆☆☆

Integra

☆☆☆☆☆

Wonderware

Intouch

☆☆☆☆☆

KUKA

WINCC

☆☆☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 2

Software

Support

Software Competencies 6

MATLAB

MATLAB Simulink

MS Office

National Instruments LabView

Siemens S7

Windows

Professional Competencies 21

Communication Protocols

Design

Engineering

FAT

Fieldbus

FMEA

installation and commissioning

Ladder Logic

Leadership

maintenance

Management

Mentorship

Motor Control

Open Platform Communications (OPC)

PLC Programming

Process Control

Project Management

SCADA

Software development

system design

systems programming

Applications 26

Automation

automation control systems

Automation Project

Commissioning

Communications

DCS

Design

design changes

DIstribution

Electrical Instrumentation

Engineering

Gas Turbine

HMI

Installation

Instrumentation and Controls

Maintenance

Power

power management

Power Plant

Process Instrumentation

processing plant

production facilities

Pumps

Safety Systems

Treatment Plants

Water Treatment plants

Tools, Machines & Equipment 3

ComputerCompressorlevel

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work Experience11

General Electric

Caterpillar

Automation Engineering Ltd.

United Parcel Service

PHILLIPS

Chevron

Compaq

Ping

Fanuc Corporation

Siemens AG

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 J do?: J is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is J located?: J is based in Portlethen, Scotland.
What does J specialize in?: J works with ABB, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, GE and Honeywell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. J's skilled trades: Software and Support.
How do I connect with or hire J?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. J can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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