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.

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

What does Robert specialize in?

Robert works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Red Lion, ABB, Omron and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Maintenance, Client Relations, Welding, Electrician and CNC.

How do I connect with or hire Robert?

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

Robert — Controls Engineer

Robert, Controls Engineer in Sardis, MS, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Red Lion, ABB and Omron.

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Robert

Contractor #20802

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Sardis, MS

years of experience

#20802

Industries Served

ProgrammingAutomotiveManufacturingEnergyElectronicsWeldingIndustrial AutomationPackagingSalesChemical ProcessingInformation Technology

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 6

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, MicroLogix Series, Panelview, RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, SLC 500, RSLinx, PowerFlex AC Drives, PLC-5, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSView32

24 yrs★★★★★

I have been working with and programming Allen Bradley/Rockwell products since 1994.

Red Lion

Graphite Crimson

6 yrs★★★★☆

I have used Red Lion Graphite HMI's several times over the past six years.

ABB

IRB, AC 700, AC 500, RAPID, RobotStudio

18 yrs★★★☆☆

I have extensive experience both AC and DC ABB drives. I also have some experience with ABB PLC's.

Omron

CX One

4 yrs★★★☆☆

programming and editing

Autodesk

Electrical and Pneumatic

6 yrs★★☆☆☆

I am proficient at producing/editing electrical and pneumatic prints with AutoCad. I do not have extensive experience with machine drawings.

ADP

★★☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 7

Maintenance

★★★★★

Nearly 25 years of maintenance excellence.

Client Relations

★★★☆☆

Solid experience in client relations.

Welding

★★☆☆☆

Electrician

★★☆☆☆

CNC

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Support

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 4

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk Studio

Panelview

Red Lion Crimson

Professional Competencies 20

Business Development

★★☆☆☆

continuous improvement

★★☆☆☆

Controls Design

★★☆☆☆

Design

★★☆☆☆

Editing

★★☆☆☆

Electrical Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

★★★★☆

I am an excellent controls engineer. I have managed my own projects, created my own schematics, and programmed from scratch. If necesary I can build my own panels and wire eqipment also.

Ethernet Networks

★★☆☆☆

HMI Programming

★★☆☆☆

Hydraulics

★★☆☆☆

Leadership

★★☆☆☆

machine vision

★★☆☆☆

maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Management

★★★☆☆

I have some experience managing a maintenance department.

Manufacturing

★★☆☆☆

PLC Programming

★★☆☆☆

support and training

★★☆☆☆

troubleshooting

★★★★★

Excellent troubleshooting skills.

welding

★★☆☆☆

wiring diagrams

★★☆☆☆

Applications 15

Assembly

★★☆☆☆

Automation

★★★★☆

Experienced in all aspects of industrial automation.

Development

★★☆☆☆

electrical distribution

★★☆☆☆

HMI

★★☆☆☆

Integration

★★☆☆☆

Management

★★☆☆☆

Packaging

★★☆☆☆

Power

★★☆☆☆

Robotic Programming

★★☆☆☆

technical support

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Superior troubleshooting ability.

Vision

★★☆☆☆

Welding

★★☆☆☆

Wiring

★★★★☆

Over two decades of experience.

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work Experience3

Cummins

ABB Group

Siemens AG

Education / Training / Certificates2

Bachelor of Science Degree

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith · Applied Science and Technology

Associates of Applied Science

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith · Instrumentation, Electronics and Control Systems

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 Robert do?: Robert is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Robert located?: Robert is based in Sardis, MS.
What does Robert specialize in?: Robert works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Red Lion, ABB, Omron and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Maintenance, Client Relations, Welding, Electrician and CNC.
How do I connect with or hire Robert?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Robert can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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