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 Fort Wayne, IN.

What does Christopher specialize in?

Christopher works with Yaskawa / Motoman, Fanuc and Bosch as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Christopher's skilled trades: Electrician, Troubleshooting, Instrumentation and Maintenance.

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 Fort Wayne, IN, works with Yaskawa / Motoman, Fanuc, Bosch and Electrician.

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Christopher

Contractor #28170

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN

#28170

Industries Served

ManufacturingElectronicsRoboticsMaritimeEnergyIndustrial Automation

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 3

Yaskawa / Motoman

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Fanuc

Drives

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Bosch

Drives

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Tenure

platinum

Profile

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About Me

Maintenance professional from a high-tech manufacturing background with strong people skills suited for a department or project management role. Veteran automation technician and highly skilled in troubleshooting and programming PLC's. Has been supervising or managing technicians for 10-15 years. Vast project management experience. Extensive experience in electrical controls, automation troubleshooting and repair. Proficient in HMI and PLC-controlled tooling

Skilled Trades 4

Electrician

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Troubleshooting

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Instrumentation

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Maintenance

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Professional Competencies 12

Design

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Hydraulics

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installation and commissioning

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Leadership

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maintenance

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Management

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Manufacturing

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Project Management

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Robotics

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Supervising

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troubleshooting

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wiring diagrams

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Applications 5

HMI

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Installation

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Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Wiring

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Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work Experience12

Louisville

Oct 2017 – Present

October 2017 - Present Louisville, Kentucky Area Tenneco Electrical Instrumentation Tech

2010 – 2015

Has been supervising or managing technicians for 10-15 years. Vast project management experience. Extensive experience in electrical controls, automation troubleshooting and repair. Proficient in HMI and PLC-controlled tooling

Lift truck safety instructor

Sensormatic Electronics Inc

2003 – May 2006

2003 - May 2006 (3 years 5 months) Pompano Beach FL Warehouse Installation and repair. Lift truck repair. Lift truck safety instructor. Sensormatic Electronics Inc. Electro-Mech Tech III Manufacturing Crew Leader

Assistant Building Engineer for Anchor Bay Club

Graco Robotics Inc.

1989 – 1995

1989 - 1995 (7 years) Florida Did work as subcontractor in reconstruction effort after Hurricane Andrew. Was Assistant Building Engineer for Anchor Bay Club. UAW Journeyman Electrician. Graco Robotics Inc. Electro Mechanical Technician. Control Wireman

1983 – 1989

1983 - 1989 (7 years) Assist in design while building, wiring and testing electrical, pneumatic, and fluid control systems

Electromechanical Tech III Automation Specialist

Jeffersonville

Feb 2017 – Apr 2017

February 2017 - April 2017 (3 months) Jeffersonville, Indiana Quant Electromechanical Tech III Automation Specialist

Technical Supervisor

Nov 2016 – Jan 2017

November 2016 - January 2017 (3 months) Louisville Kentucky Technicolor Technical Supervisor

Electro-Mech Tech III PLC Programmer

Headhunter Inc.

Feb 2011 – May 2016

February 2011 - May 2016 (5 years 4 months) Engaged in various short-term contract jobs, including Hino Motors Manufacturing and Construct Corps Headhunter Inc. Electro-Mech Tech III PLC Programmer

Technician

American Pavers LLC

Oct 2007 – Jan 2011

October 2007 - January 2011 (3 years 4 months) Built control panels, programmed PLCs and touch screens, tested systems prior to shipment, assisted field service and performed field service. Interaction with customers on site. American Pavers LLC Technician / Programmer

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Interfaced various PLC

May 2006 – Oct 2007

May 2006 - October 2007 (1 year 6 months) Construct and install electro mechanical, robotic, and hydraulic assemblies as well as peripheral control stations. Interfaced various PLC and HMI controls. American Marine Products Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Electro Mechanical Technician

A1A Produce Inc

May 2004 – May 2006

May 2004 - May 2006 (2 years 1 month) Pompano Beach FL Setup, maintain, repair, and install 3-phase industrial equipment A1A Produce Inc Electro Mechanical Technician

senior

Oct 1995 – 2002

October 1995 - 2002 (7 years 3 months) Supervision of Mechanics and Technicians during production while reporting directly to senior management

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 Fort Wayne, IN.
What does Christopher specialize in?: Christopher works with Yaskawa / Motoman, Fanuc and Bosch as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Christopher's skilled trades: Electrician, Troubleshooting, Instrumentation and Maintenance.
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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