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.

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

Where is Ronald located?

Ronald is based in Cookeville, TN.

What does Ronald specialize in?

Ronald works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Omron, Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

How do I connect with or hire Ronald?

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

Ronald — Controls Engineer

Ronald, Controls Engineer in Cookeville, TN, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Omron, Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric.

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Ronald

Contractor #44416

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Cookeville, TN

years of experience

#44416

Industries Served

Automotive

Work History on Automate America

7yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

PLC-5, SLC 500, MicroLogix Series, ControlLogix 5000, PowerFlex AC Drives, Panelview, RSView Studio, GuardLogix

25 yrs★★★★☆

Design, programming, upgrades, service on all above listed families of Rockwell products.

Schneider Electric

Proface

25 yrs★★★☆☆

Design, programming, service, and upgrades on the above listed familes of Schneider products.

Omron

CX One, NX, CP1

15 yrs★★★☆☆

Design, programming, service, and upgrades on above listed Omron products.

Mitsubishi

GX Works2, GT Designer3, GT

10 yrs★★★☆☆

Design, programming, upgrades and, service on the above listed families of Mitsubishi products.

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

25+ years working in the industrial automation industry. Primarily as a system integrator however I am extremely adept at legacy equipment troubleshooting and service.

Willing to take on short term contracts as well as most service calls involving plc's/drives/robots/vision/SCADA issues. Looking to stay local to middle and eastern Tennessee.

Professional Competencies 2

Design

★★★★☆

25+ years experience in the concepting and designing of industrual automation.

PLC Programming

★★★★☆

25+ years experience in authoring and servicing of PLC programs for a variety of manufacturers.

Applications 6

HMI

★★★★☆

Developed HMI applications for a variety of industrial controls equipment.

Installation

★★★★☆

Have provided installation support for practically every machine/process that I've designed or programmed over the last 25 years.

Integration

★★★★☆

25+ years working for multiple systems integrators in the middle Tennesse area

Servo Drives

★★★★☆

Designed, programmed, serviced and, upgraded numerous servo drive applications for a variety of industrial customers.

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Highly proficient in the diagnosing and troubleshooting of a variety of industrial equipment controls systems.

Vision

★★★☆☆

Developed vision applications for a variety of industrial customers using several manufacturers of vision equipment.

Work Experience2

Senior Controls Engineer

Specialized Industry Solutions

Nov 2006 – Sep 2018

Served as the lead controls engineer for all SIS projects during my tenure there

Senior Controls Engineer

Automation Tool Company

Jul 1994 – Nov 2006

Served as both Senior Service Tech as well as Senior Controls Engineer for ATC projects during my tenure.

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 Ronald do?: Ronald is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Ronald located?: Ronald is based in Cookeville, TN.
What does Ronald specialize in?: Ronald works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Omron, Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
How do I connect with or hire Ronald?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Ronald can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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