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.

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

What does FL specialize in?

FL works with Profinet, Autodesk, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA and Bosch as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. FL's skilled trades: Welding, Support and Industrial Networks.

How do I connect with or hire FL?

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

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Industries Served

ManufacturingElectronicsIndustrial Automation

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Work History on Automate America

7yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

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Programming Skills 13

Profinet

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Autodesk

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Allen Bradley / Rockwell

FactoryTalk, RSLogix

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KUKA

KRC4

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Bosch

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Fanuc

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Mitsubishi

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Siemens

S7, Simatic, TIA Portal, WINCC

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Wonderware

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Yaskawa / Motoman

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Comau

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Zenon

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Integra

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About Me

Over six years design and programming experience. Is trained in PLC and robotic solutions. Skilled in methodical thinking and troubleshooting. Is an organized problem solver and am highly adaptable, independent and able to complete any and all tasks to a successful conclusion. As an experienced Engineer, is able to read and understand schematics, and technical drawings. Confidently able to execute projects in programming, interfaces, industrial networks and robotic solutions using theory, knowledge and experience

Skilled Trades 3

Welding

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Support

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Industrial Networks

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Software Competencies 3

FactoryTalk Studio

SIMATIC S7

WinCC

Professional Competencies 7

Design

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Ethernet Networks

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Industrial Networks

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installation and commissioning

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Management

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Manufacturing

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wiring diagrams

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Applications 8

Assembly

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Conveyors

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HMI

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Industrial Network

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Installation

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Material Handling

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Welding

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Wiring

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Tools, Machines & Equipment 2

ConveyorsBasic Hand Tools

Work Experience14

Saar Louis

Apr 2017 – Dec 2017

Apri 2017 - December, 2017 Saar Louis, Germany - PLC: DCP16 Standard RSLogix 5000; Factory Talk (Rockwell Automation) - ROBOTS: KRC2, KRC4 - Network: Interbus Ethernet IP - Hanging Line Installation: VDL Steelweld - Volkswagen Mexico VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN - VW326

Volkswagen

Sep 2015 – Mar 2017

September, 2015 - March, 2017 Puebla Zaragoza e Regio, Mxico - PLC: VASS V5 Standard (Volkswagen) Simatic S7 (Siemens) WinnCC - ROBOTS: Fanuc - Network: Profinet Network - Installation: Volkswagen PT AUDI Q5 - AU326

Jan 2015 – Sep 2015

January, 2015 - September 2015 San Jos Chiapa, Mexico - PLC: VASS Standard (Audi) PC WORKX (Phoenix Contact) WinnCC - ROBOTS: KRC4 - Network: Profinet Network - Installation: Volkswagen PT VDL Nedcar BMW MINI - F55, F56

Welding - Bosh Controller Load

Ford Motor Company

Oct 2014 – Dec 2014

October 2014 - December 2014 Eindhoven, The Netherlands - PLC: L7 Standard (BMW) Simatic S7 (Siemens) Zenon - Robots: ABB, KRC4 - Network: Ethernet IP - Installation: Emil Bucher GmbH & Co. KG Ford Motor Company FORD MONDEO - CD390; FORD GALAXY - CD391; FORD S-MAX - CD539 March 2014 - September 2014 Valencia, Spain - PLC: DCP16 Standard RSLogix 5000; Factory Talk (Rockwell Automation) - ROBOTS: KRC4 - Network: Ethernet IP - Line: Welding - Bosh Controller Load, Geo, and Assembly Stations; Conveyors - Installation: Comau Automation Company FORD TRANSIT CONNECT - V408

Welding - Bosh Controller Load

Valncia

Aug 2013 – Feb 2014

August 2013 - February 2014 Valncia, Spain - PLC: DCP16 Standard RSLogix 5000; Factory Talk (Rockwell Automation) - ROBOTS: KRC1; KRC2; KRC4; Comau - Network: Ethernet IP - Line: Welding - Bosh Controller Load, Geo, and Assembly Stations; Conveyors - Installation BRILUMEN LDA Technical Manager

Elaboration. Former

Feb 2012 – Jul 2013

February 2012 - July 2013 Maia, Portugal - Lighting Project Elaboration. Former in Electrical Concepts, Lighting and LED technology. Photometric Ccurves creation. Management and control material quality; study and technical support of the Electronics of the product

Ford Motor Company

Bosch

VDL

Steelweld

Independent

ETHERNET

Wonderware

Indra

Education / Training / Certificates2

Comau

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 FL do?: FL is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
What does FL specialize in?: FL works with Profinet, Autodesk, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA and Bosch as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. FL's skilled trades: Welding, Support and Industrial Networks.
How do I connect with or hire FL?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. FL can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.