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.

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

What does Jeff specialize in?

Jeff works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, ABB, Autodesk, GE and Nachi as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Jeff's skilled trades: Machinist and CNC.

How do I connect with or hire Jeff?

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

Jeff — Controls Engineer

Jeff, Controls Engineer in Redford, MI, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, ABB, Autodesk and GE.

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Jeff

Contractor #35587

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Redford, MI

#35587

Industries Served

ManufacturingAutomotiveIndustrial AutomationEnergy

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 5

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, RSLogix

19 yrs★★★★★

Autodesk

30 yrs★★★☆☆

ABB

9 yrs★★★☆☆

★★☆☆☆

Nachi

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Since 1984: PLC / HMI / Embedded Systems / Robot programming; PLC controls design, build, debug & commission; digital & analog circuit Allen Bradley board design & build (1 patent); microprocessor programming using Macro Assembler, Pascal, C/C++ programming; gage & mechanical ControlLogix Patents design, build & commission using AutoCad & Solidworks; sales, sales support, project management, and engineering staff Remote DC Power Supply With Automatic Backup Power Feature management. Recently Ford Fast 3.2a with ABB Frameworks.

Fluent in RSL5, RSL500, RSL5K, PB32, FactoryTalk View, RSnetworx, Step7, WinCC, GE Proficy, ProWorx32, Fanuc, Nachi and ABB robots.

Previous career as Toolmaker-Machine Builder using Bridgeport, lathe, surface grinder, shaper, gun drill, CNC mill/lathe, and Shop Foreman and GM.

Available for contract work, fixed quote or T&M

Skilled Trades 2

Machinist

★★★★☆

CNC

★★★☆☆

Software Competencies 3

Allen Bradley

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk Studio

Professional Competencies 4

Design

★★☆☆☆

Electrical Engineering

★★★★☆

Embedded Systems

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

★★★★☆

Applications 5

HMI

★★★★☆

Integration

★★★★☆

PLC Development

★★★★☆

Robot Integration

★★★★☆

Robotic Programming

★★★★☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 13

ComputerBasic Hand ToolsFixturesDrillCNC machineConveyorsBasic Electrical ToolsDigital MultimeterlatheCranesCalipersCMM Machinemilling machines

Work Experience13

Controls Engineer - Contract

Contractor

Aug 2011 – Present

1984 – 1986

1984 - 1986 (3 years) Plymouth, Michigan Hanlo Gage & Engineering Machinist

1980 – 1982

1980 - 1982 (3 years) Southfield, MI Lathe, Bridgeport, shaper, surface grinder, CNC bridgeport. Formula Products Machinist

1978 – 1980

1978 - 1980 (3 years) Redford MI Lathe, Bridgeport, CNC

Controls Engineer

Rock Tool & Machine

Jan 2005 – Aug 2011

Sales & Project Engineer

AFC Tool

Jan 2003 – Jan 2005

Partner, Treasurer, & Project Manager

Superior Controls

Jan 1990 – Jan 2001

General Manager

Advance Machine

Jan 1989 – Jan 1990

Electrical Engineering Manager

Hanlo Gage & Engineering

Jan 1986 – Jan 1989

Engineer

Hanlo Gage & Engineering

Jan 1984 – Jan 1986

Machinist

Hanlo Gage & Engineering

Jan 1980 – Jan 1982

Lathe, Bridgeport, shaper, surface grinder, CNC bridgeport.

Machinist

Formula Products

Jan 1978 – Jan 1980

Lathe, Bridgeport, CNC.

Controls Engineer

AFC Tool

Education / Training / Certificates1

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

National Institue of Technology, Livonia · Engineering

1984

Facilities Worked At1

Ford

dearborn, wixom

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 Jeff do?: Jeff is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Jeff located?: Jeff is based in Redford, MI.
What does Jeff specialize in?: Jeff works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, ABB, Autodesk, GE and Nachi as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Jeff's skilled trades: Machinist and CNC.
How do I connect with or hire Jeff?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Jeff can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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