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.

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

Where is Derek located?

Derek is based in Charleston, SC.

What does Derek specialize in?

Derek works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and ABB as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Derek's skilled trades: Lean Manufacturing, CNC, Machinist, Software and Support.

How do I connect with or hire Derek?

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

Derek — Controls Engineer

Derek, Controls Engineer in Charleston, SC, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, ABB, Lean Manufacturing and CNC. Public rate $85 an hour.

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Derek

Contractor #17055

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Charleston, SC

years of experience

#17055

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveManufacturingEnergyIndustrial AutomationMachiningChemical Processing

Languages

German

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

Resume

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RS linx. Micrologix, Compact logix, Control logix. Kinetix Drive

4 yrs★★★★★

Highly experienced in the programming and commissioning of the above controllers and drives. Can program and commission from scratch

ABB

irc, IRC 5, IRC 4

4 yrs★★★★☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

Owner of Stokes Automation and Controls. Experienced in Siemens, AB, Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Wonderware, Solidworks, visual basic, and much more. Available for Contract work or turn key projects.

Skilled Trades 5

Lean Manufacturing

CNC

Machinist

Software

Support

Software Competencies 2

step 7

WinCC

Professional Competencies 8

Automated Manufacturing

Communication Protocols

★★★★★

Design

Engineering

★★★★★

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing

SCADA

★★★★★

troubleshooting

Applications 15

Assembly

Automation

automation systems

Automotive

Axle Manufacturing

CNC

Design

DIstribution

Engineering

HMI

Lasers

Machining

Manufacturing

Power

Power Distribution

Tools, Machines & Equipment 4

ComputerCNC machinegrindersmeasuring equipment

Work Experience4

American Axle and Manufacturing

Boeing

Trident

Fanuc Corporation

Education / Training / Certificates1

The Citadel

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

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