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.

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

Where is Eric located?

Eric is based in Belleville, MI.

What does Eric specialize in?

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

How do I connect with or hire Eric?

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

Eric — Controls Engineer

Eric, Controls Engineer in Belleville, MI, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson and Integra.

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Eric

Contractor #18464

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with PA Solutions

Belleville, MI

years of experience

#18464

Industries Served

Automotive

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

2Completed

8Timesheets

4.5Avg Rating

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Drug testResume

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, RSView Studio, FactoryTalk View

6 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

S7, Simatic Manager 5.5/5.6, TIA Portal, WinCC Flex

3 yrs★★★★☆

Integra

2 yrs★★★☆☆

 Mercedes Siemens Integra V4 Standard

Emerson

★★★☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

gold

Earnings

bronze

Hours

bronze

About Me

Reliable partner with 8 years of experience with design and implementation of automation systems across a diverse segment of the automotive industry. Thorough proficiency in the navigation and application of Siemens and Rockwell PLC programming to automation challenges. Excellent eye for customer standards and industry practices. Proactively pursues minimizing any source of downtime.

Skilled Trades 1

Production Support

★★★★☆

Provided Production Support in over 8 different facilities, across Body In White, General Assembly, Powertrain and even Battery Assembly.

Software Competencies 2

Microsoft Office

Panelview

Professional Competencies 3

Debugging

★★★★★

– PLC Debug/Production Support

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Well versed with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs.

Software development

★★★★★

– Software Design and Start up

Applications 4

AGV Integration

★★★☆☆

~6-8 months integration AGVs with an engine decking cell for with Fori Automotive. (2017 - Jeep Cherokee in Belivdere, IL) ~4 months integration AGVs with a Frame Turnover cell for PA Solutions. (2017-2018 - Dodge Ram in Sterling Heights, MI)

HMI

★★★★★

RSView, FTView ME Integra Designer Pro HMI Siemens Step7, TIA Portal HMI

Production Support

★★★★★

Provided support for FCA, GM, Ford, Mercedes, Samsung, and more.

Servo Drives

★★★☆☆

Kinetix, Parker, Emerson Servos

My Business

Company Name

PA Solutions

Customer Reviews 4.52

Kailas

DVS Technosoft

Dec 2020

Eric did a great job supporting our commissioning project. His knowledge of AB systems is invaluable. We would definitely like to use him again for the next phases.

Faurecia

Jun 2018

Started a project with us and helped fill in prior to handing the project off to another engineer.

Work Experience1

Controls Engineer

PA Solutions

2012 – Present

Sterling Heights Assembly, Sterling Heights MI  Working for PAS  2017 to 2018  Dodge Ram (2019 DT) Frame Turnover / Body Marriage – PLC Debug /Production Support - Rockwell – HMI Debugging, Design Samsung SDI, Auburn Hills MI  Contracted to ATS  2017  Battery pack assembly line – PLC Debug - Rockwell ATS standard – HMI Debugging Belvidere Assembly, Belvidere IL  Contracted to FORI  2017  Jeep Cherokee (KL) Decking – PLC Debug/Production Support - Rockwell – HMI Debugging Toledo North Assembly, Toledo OH  Contracted to FCA  2016 to 2017  Jeep Cherokee (KL) Body in White – PLC Production Support - Rockwell & Siemens – HMI Debugging Kansas City Manufacturing, Kansas City MO  Contracted Challenge Mfg.  2015 to 2016  2016 Chevy Malibu Parts – PLC Production Support - Rockwell – HMI Debugging Windsor Assembly Plant, Ontario Canada  Contracted to FCA  2015  FCA Body in White - Code Standards Auditing - Rockwell – PLC programs Assessed for Compliance – HMI Screens Assessed for Compliance AMT, Lake Orion MI  Contracted to FCA  2015  FCA Powertrain Standards – Standards Development, Robotics – PLC port of Rockwell DeviceNet to Siemens Profinet Dearborn Truck Plant, Dearborn MI  Contracted to Gonzales  2014  Ford F-150 – Subassemblies - Rockwell – PLC Support – FIS Validation MBUSI, Alabama  Contracted to EBZ  2012 to 2014  Mercedes C205 C-Class sedan – Software Design and Start up - Siemens – Production Support – SISTEMA Safety Evaluations

Education / Training / Certificates1

Electronics Technician

Schoolcraft College · Electronics

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

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