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.

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

Where is Ethan located?

Ethan is based in Greenville, SC.

What does Ethan specialize in?

Ethan works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

How do I connect with or hire Ethan?

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

Ethan — Controls Engineer

Ethan, Controls Engineer in Greenville, SC, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA and Siemens. Public rate $40 an hour.

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Ethan

Contractor #19752

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Greenville, SC

#19752

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial Automation

Work History on Automate America

2Completed

5Timesheets

3Expenses

3.5Avg Rating

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

gold

Earnings

bronze

Hours

bronze

Programming Skills 3

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

2 yrs★★★★☆

Controls Technician  Programming of newly installed lines utilizing RSLogix 5000 V.29  Support of newly installed lines  Support for plant on all existing and new production lines.

KUKA

KRC2, KRC4, WINCC

2 yrs★★★★☆

Support of newly installed lines. Support for plant on all existing and new production lines. Troubleshoot and debug issues in programming after program was loaded. Support for lines during part run-off

Siemens

2 yrs★★★★☆

Controls Programming  Programmed in Siemens Portal V.14 for front and rear G05 door lines  Troubleshoot and debug issues in programming after program was loaded  Support for lines during part run-off

Software Competencies 7

Allen Bradley

FactoryTalk Studio

Kuka

KUKA KRC4

RSLogix 5000

WinCC

Windows

Professional Competencies 1

troubleshooting

★★★★★

? Troubleshoot and debug issues in programming after program was loaded

Applications 1

Preventative Maintenance

★★★★★

Preventative Maintenance Troubleshooting Motor, pump, filter, etc. replacement

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Customer Reviews 3.52

John

CompX National

Apr 2019

Completed the assignment

Preston

Edgewater Automation

Nov 2018

Ethan did a great job for us. We would like to use Ethan on future projects

Work Experience1

PLC/Robotics Programmer

PA Solutions

Apr 2016 – Present

Gestamp Union, SC  Controls Technician  Programming of newly installed lines utilizing RSLogix 5000 V.29  Support of newly installed lines  Support for plant on all existing and new production lines BMW Greer, SC Controls Programming  Programmed in Siemens Portal V.14 for front and rear G05 door lines  Troubleshoot and debug issues in programming after program was loaded  Support for lines during part run-off Gestamp Union, SC Controls Technician  Press Line Support  Robot Support  Preventative Maintenance  Troubleshooting  Motor, pump, filter, etc. replacement  Lockout -Tag out

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

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