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.

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

What does David specialize in?

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

How do I connect with or hire David?

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

David — Controls Engineer

David, Controls Engineer in Troy, MI, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Keyence, Siemens and Fanuc.

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David

Contractor #19750

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI

years of experience

#19750

Industries Served

Industrial Automation

Languages

English

Conversational

Spanish

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 work visa

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 5

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, Rs Logix 500, RSLogix 5000

5 yrs★★★★★

Keyence

CV-X400

5 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

S7, WINCC, TIA Portal

5 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

5 yrs★★★★☆

Omron

1 yr★★★☆☆

PRogram optimimazation and Troubleshooting lines with with Sysmac Studio.

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Proactive, learn on the fly, decision making, team leader, teamwork, work under pressure.
Electrical, controls, cell integration, networks, HMI and safety specs.
Programming in PLCs, HMIs, CNC, Fanuc Robotics, C++, C#.
Automation, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic, controls and industrial instrumentation skills.
Interpretation of Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulics diagrams.
Very good computer, software, and office tools skills. Knowledgeable in mechanic, electric, and electronic systems.

Skilled Trades 2

Support

★★★★☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 4

Fanuc

Kuka

Siemens S7

WinCC

Professional Competencies 4

Leadership

★★★★☆

Train maintenance personnel

maintenance

★★★★☆

Validate all systems comply with GM Standards / Train maintenance personnel

Mechatronics

★★★★☆

Education in Mechatronics Engineering

Vision Systems

★★★★☆

Ethernet communication system design, robot integration, vision set up & process validation

Applications 5

Conveyors

★★★★☆

Program conveyors for battery line / develop HMI interface

HMI

★★★★★

HMI SOFTWARE Rockwell Automation FT View Siemens WinCC

Integration

★★★★☆

Ethernet communication system design, robot integration, vision set up & process validation

Servo Drives

★★★★☆

VFD & SERVO SYSTEM Power Focus – Torque Control / Simocomu – Siemens Drives

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Oversee powertrain production, maintain manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot & repair systems.

Tools, Machines & Equipment 2

Conveyorslevel

Work Experience5

Controls Engineer

Kuka Systems

May 2018 – Sep 2018

Kuka Toledo Integration Support PLC programming Robot cell integration HMI developments Debug

Controls Engineer

General Motors

Oct 2018 – Mar 2019

Programming and commissioning for conveyors at GM Arlington utilizing GCCH-1 and GCCS-2 standards.

Controls Engineer

Tesla

Feb 2018 – May 2018

Gigafactory robotics integration PLC proramming HMI Development Debug

Controls Engineer

Tesla

Apr 2017 – Jan 2018

Manufacturing Engineer – Controls (Tesla & GigaFactory) Revise electrical & mechanical drawings for all systems – Both facilities Program conveyors for battery line / develop HMI interface Ethernet communication system design, robot integration, vision set up & process validation

Controls and Maintenance Engineer

General Motors

Apr 2013 – Apr 2017

General Motors – Controls Engineer Develop PLC programs, Develop HMI programs, Monitor, track changes, adjust camera systems, install sensors General Motors – Production Supervisor – Controls / Maintenance Engineer Oversee powertrain production, maintain manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot & repair systems. Validate all systems comply with GM Standards / Train maintenance personnel

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Engineering

University of San Luis Potosi · Mechatronics Engineering

2013

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

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