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 Christopher do?

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

Where is Christopher located?

Christopher is based in Fenton, MI.

What does Christopher specialize in?

Christopher works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Autodesk 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 Christopher?

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

Christopher — Controls Engineer

Christopher, Controls Engineer in Fenton, MI, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Autodesk.

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Christopher

Contractor #22199

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Fenton, MI

#22199

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 3

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

1756 ControlLogix Modules, RSLogix

★★☆☆☆

Siemens

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Autodesk

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

To obtain employment or contracted position in Controls Engineering, and/or Software Engineering/Design

Software Competencies 2

Allen Bradley

AutoCAD

Professional Competencies 3

Design

★★☆☆☆

Electrical Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Applications 2

Assembly

★★☆☆☆

Computer Programming

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

Computer

Work Experience7

1997

1997 - GM Lansing Assembly Plant. Paint Repair Summer Replacement. - Identified flaws in paint (paint repair line). - Repaired paint by sanding and polishing

Controls Engineer

Designed PLC

Feb 2005 – Present

February 2005 to Present - Cinetic Automation. Controls Engineer. Designed Control Systems Software: - Designed PLC software for several zones and stations for GM Ramos Engine Assembly Line. - Started up several zones, and debugged logic. - Used Siemens Step7 Software, and Allen Bradley ControlLogix

2003 – 2005

2003 to 2005 - Shiawassee and Genesee Schools. Substitute Teacher

Burns International. Security Guard

1999 – 2002

1999 to 2002- Burns International. Security Guard

Controls Engineer

Designed PLC

1997 – 2003

1997 to 2003 - Nu-Intellect. Controls Engineer. Designed Control Systems: - Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic schematic design. - Designed PLC and PC programs. - Systems designed include: deburrs, presses, leak testers, and others. - Automotive Applications Including Chrysler, GM, and Ford. - Used RS Logix, PanelBuilder, Panelview, Siemens Step 7, and others

Independent Advisor

1996 – 2001

1996 to 2001 - Independent Advisor. Newspaper delivery

1990 – 1997

1990 to 1997 - Flint Journal. Newspaper delivery

Education / Training / Certificates1

Kettering University-Flint - Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Kettering University-Flint - Electrical Engineering program, 3 years

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

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