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.

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

What does Benton specialize in?

Benton works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell 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 Benton?

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

Benton — Controls Engineer

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Benton

Contractor #226

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Canton, MS

#226

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Automotive

Languages

English

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

9yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 1

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

PacSystems

0.5 yrs★★★☆☆

Added Ladder Logic Wired PLC and Remote I/O

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

I am an Electrical Engineering student graduating from Mississippi State University in December 2017. I enjoyed being challenged and learning something new everyday. I am currently work as a systems engineer at Nissan North America, where I have experience with PLC and HMI systems.

Applications 1

PLC Programming

★★★☆☆

Work Experience3

Systems Engineer

Nissan

May 2017 – Present

Worked on programming PLC and HMI systems Helped configure, install, and program critical system hardware

River Guide

Nantahala Outdoor Center

May 2014 – Aug 2016

Provided excellent personal customer service and became knowledgeable on topics including history, flora, fauna, and hydrodynamics of the region for 2 to 6 people daily Acted quickly and efficiently in emergency situations for 36 guests daily Maintained a good sense of humor and cooperative attitude when communicating with head guides, manager, co-workers, and guests

Summer Camp Staff Lifeguard

Boy Scouts of America

Jun 2012 – Jun 2013

• Organized and led events for 500 campers and 30 members of staff weekly • Instructed 5 to 50 campers in fundamental life skills and outdoor activities daily

Education / Training / Certificates1

Electrical Engineering

Mississippi State University

2017

Will graduate December 2017

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