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 Jeffrey do?

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

Where is Jeffrey located?

Jeffrey is based in Macomb, MI.

What does Jeffrey specialize in?

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

How do I connect with or hire Jeffrey?

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

Jeffrey — Controls Engineer

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Jeffrey

Contractor #18021

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Macomb, MI

years of experience

#18021

Pay Rates

Industries Served

ManufacturingAutomotiveIndustrial Automation

Languages

English

Conversational

Thai

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 1

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix 5000, PLC-5, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLinx

20 yrs★★★★★

Extensive background in design, programming, installation, commissioning, start-ups, along with personnel and project management.

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

Automation & Controls Engineer with 15+ years of proven experience in the Industrial Automation, Systems Integration, Process Control. Extensive background in design, programming, installation, commissioning, start-ups, along with overseas travel, personnel and project management. Strong background in organization, planning, overseeing contractors, communicating effectively with customers and all levels of management. Ability to multi-task in the most fast-paced and stressful situations while keeping a positive and clear-headed demeanor.

Skilled Trades 1

Support

★★★★★

Software Competencies 6

FactoryTalk Studio

Microsoft Office

Rslogix 500

RSLogix 5000

VMWare

Windows

Professional Competencies 3

Design

★★★★☆

Leadership

★★★★★

Extensive background in design, programming, installation, commissioning, start-ups, along with overseas travel, personnel and project management.

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Over 20 years of Allen Bradley PLC experience.

Applications 6

Automotive Body Shop

★★★★★

Automotive Final Assembly

★★★★☆

Drilling and Fastening

★★★★☆

Laser Welding

★★★★☆

Roller-Hemming

★★★★☆

Spot Welding

★★★★★

Tools, Machines & Equipment 6

ComputerDigital MultimeterBasic Electrical ToolsConveyorsBasic Hand ToolsCranes

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work Experience3

Controls Engineer

Talos Automation

Mar 2015 – Present

Facility Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Jan 2013 – Dec 2014

Facility Engineer for Ford VOME at FTM (Ford Thailand Manufacturing)

Controls Engineer

Level One

Jan 2009 – Dec 2012

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