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 Francis do?

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

Where is Francis located?

Francis is based in Forest Lake, MN.

What does Francis specialize in?

Francis works with Microsoft, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, GE and Schneider Electric as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Francis's skilled trades: Software and Support.

How do I connect with or hire Francis?

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

Francis — Controls Engineer

Francis, Controls Engineer in Forest Lake, MN, works with Microsoft, Honeywell, Johnson Controls and GE.

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Francis

Contractor #17357

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Forest Lake, MN

years of experience

#17357

Industries Served

PharmaceuticalManufacturingIndustrial AutomationPackagingChemical ProcessingHVAC IndustrySemiconductorFood and BeverageWater TreatmentFabricationWarehousing Industry

Languages

English

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 6

Microsoft

Project

10 yrs★★★★☆

Honeywell

Experion PKS, C300 Controller, C200/C200E

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Johnson Controls

Metasys BMS

1 yr★★★☆☆

Cimplicity, iFIX

1 yr★★☆☆☆

Schneider Electric

★★☆☆☆

Visual Basic

★★☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 2

Software

Support

Software Competencies 2

Access Database

Microsoft Office

Professional Competencies 17

control and monitoring

Customer Service

Design

Electrical Engineering

Leadership

maintenance

Manufacturing

Network Design

PLC Programming

Problem Solving

Project leadership

Project Management

Research

SCADA

system design

troubleshooting

wiring diagrams

Applications 13

Commissioning

Communications

DCS

Design

DIstribution

Engineering

HMI

instrumentation systems

Manufacturing

Packaging

Packaging Equipment

Power

Systems Design

Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

Computer

Work Preferences

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US citizen

1 reference on filePeer references

Work Experience10

Project Engineer

Cybertrol Engineering

Oct 2017 – Present

PLC Programmer

Independent Contractor

Dec 2013 – Oct 2017

PLC Programming and Project Management for capx projects in Brewing and Pharmaceutical

Senior Project Manager

WUNDERLICH-MALEC ENGINEERING

Jun 2012 – Dec 2013

Business Unit Manager

WUNDERLICH-MALEC ENGINEERING

Jun 2006 – Jun 2012

Senior Controls Engineer

Honeywell Exceed

Feb 1997 – Jun 2006

Controls Engineer

WUNDERLICH-MALEC ENGINEERING

Jan 1990 – Feb 1997

Diverse Automation

General Electric

Johnson Controls Inc

WUNDERLICH-MALEC ENGINEERING

Education / Training / Certificates1

Technical Training

St. Paul College (St Paul TVI) · Electrical/Electronics Courses

1982

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 Francis do?: Francis is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Francis located?: Francis is based in Forest Lake, MN.
What does Francis specialize in?: Francis works with Microsoft, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, GE and Schneider Electric as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Francis's skilled trades: Software and Support.
How do I connect with or hire Francis?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Francis can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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