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.

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

Where is Dillon located?

Dillon is based in Grand Blanc, MI.

What does Dillon specialize in?

Dillon works with C, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and National Instruments as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Dillon's skilled trades: Maintenance, Welding, Mechanical Engineering, Machinist and Instrumentation.

How do I connect with or hire Dillon?

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

Dillon — Controls Engineer

Dillon, Controls Engineer in Grand Blanc, MI, works with C, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, National Instruments and Maintenance.

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Dillon

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Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Grand Blanc, MI

#43650

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationAerospace

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Relocate

Work History on Automate America

7yrsOn Platform

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Programming Skills 3

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

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National Instruments

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About Me

A hard-working individual seeking an engineering position where I can expand and further my knowledge and experience with engineering concepts and problem solving

Skilled Trades 6

Maintenance

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Welding

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Mechanical Engineering

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Machinist

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Instrumentation

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Pilot

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Software Competencies 11

Allen Bradley

AutoCAD

Catia

FactoryTalk Studio

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

National Instruments LabView

Python

RSLogix 5000

Solidworks

Windows

Professional Competencies 1

Engineering

★★★★☆

Very proficient in problem solving using engineering background and knowledge

Tools, Machines & Equipment 9

ComputerCNC machineBasic Hand ToolsDigital MultimeterAvionicsAircraftPLC ProgrammingCADCFD

2 references on filePeer references

Work Experience5

Controls Engineer

Design and implement automation hardware and PLC

Jun 2018 – Present

June 2018-Present Controls Engineer Responsibilities: Design and implement automation hardware and PLC software from requirements documentation Provide initial setup for automation lines using multiple controller and robotic platforms Provide the end customer with on site debugging and production support Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan

Teachers Assistant/Tutor

Sep 2015 – Aug 2016

September 2015-August 2016 Teachers Assistant/Tutor Responsibilities: Assisting Students with questions regarding statics and structural analysis Grading Quizzes and Homework assignments Tutoring students outside of class hours

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Education / Training / Certificates1

Aerospace Engineering B.S.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University · Aerospace Engineering

2018

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 Dillon do?: Dillon is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Dillon located?: Dillon is based in Grand Blanc, MI.
What does Dillon specialize in?: Dillon works with C, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and National Instruments as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Dillon's skilled trades: Maintenance, Welding, Mechanical Engineering, Machinist and Instrumentation.
How do I connect with or hire Dillon?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Dillon can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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