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.

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

Where is Vadim located?

Vadim is based in Palatine, IL.

What does Vadim specialize in?

Vadim works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Cognex, Epson, Datalogic and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Vadim's skilled trades: Troubleshooting.

How do I connect with or hire Vadim?

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

Vadim — Controls Engineer

Vadim, Controls Engineer in Palatine, IL, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Cognex, Epson and Datalogic.

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Vadim

Contractor #35718

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Palatine, IL

#35718

Industries Served

Industrial Automation

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 5

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, ControlLogix 5000, servo motion

25 yrs★★★★★

Datalogic

Cognex, Keyence

7 yrs★★★★☆

Cognex

5 yrs★★★★☆

Epson

3 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

3 yrs★★★★☆

Skilled Trades 1

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Software Competencies 3

Allen Bradley

Cognex VisionPro

Kinetix 6000

Professional Competencies 5

Design

★★★★★

Electrical Engineering

★★★★★

Engineering

★★★★★

Software development

★★★★★

troubleshooting

★★★★★

Applications 5

Assembly

★★☆☆☆

Development

★★★★★

Integration

★★★★★

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Vision

★★☆☆☆

Work Experience14

Controls Engineer

Stryker

Mar 2019 – Present

Controls Engineer

Schmid Tool Engineering

Jun 2018 – Present

President, Controls Engineer

Echo Automation Controls Inc

Mar 2003 – Present

Electrical Design, SW development for Industrial Automation.

Consultant, Controls Engineer

DevLinks, Ltd.

Mar 2017 – Jan 2018

sortimat technology GmbH & Co

May 2016 – Mar 2017

May 2016 - March 2017 (11 months), Mt Prospect, IL Electrical Design and SW development for the Pipe/Barrel Honing Equipment sortimat technology GmbH & Co. Independent Contractor

Consultant, Control Engineer

Lapmaster Wolters International LLC

May 2016 – Mar 2017

Electrical Design and SW development for the Pipe/Barrel Honing Equipment

Independent Contractor

sortimat technology GmbH & Co.

Mar 2014 – Feb 2016

March 2014 - February 2016 (2 years) Rolling Meadows, IL Wes-Tech Automation Solutions Independent Contractor

Independent Contractor

Wes-Tech Automation Solutions

Mar 2013 – Jan 2014

Independent Contractor

Tesla Motors

Oct 2012 – Feb 2013

Software Development and integration of automated assembly lines, PLC based control by AB, Siemens, GE. Control, Process, SCADA.

Independent Contractor

Solopower Systems, Inc.

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

Solopower Systems, Inc

Oct 2012 – Feb 2013

October 2012 - February 2013 (5 months) Fremont, California Software Development and integration of automated assembly lines, PLC based control by AB, Siemens, GE. Control, Process, SCADA. Solopower Systems, Inc

Sr, Control Engineer

Solyndra

Nov 2010 – Sep 2011

Controls Engineer

Midwest Automation

Mar 1998 – Feb 2003

Education / Training / Certificates1

BSEE

DeVry University · Electronics Engineering Technology

2001

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 Vadim do?: Vadim is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Vadim located?: Vadim is based in Palatine, IL.
What does Vadim specialize in?: Vadim works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Cognex, Epson, Datalogic and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Vadim's skilled trades: Troubleshooting.
Is Vadim available for work?: Not right now.
How do I connect with or hire Vadim?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Vadim can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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