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.

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

What does Cory specialize in?

Cory works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, SICK, Inductive Automation, Fanuc and Wonderware 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 Cory?

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

Cory — Controls Engineer

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Cory

Contractor #45191

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Lenexa, KS

years of experience

#45191

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveManufacturingRoboticsElectrical IndustryEnergy

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work History on Automate America

7yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 10

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, PLC 5, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Studio 5000, RSView32, PowerFlex, SLC 500, FactoryTalk View, Panelview, FactoryTalk, RSLinx, RSView Studio, ControlLogix 5000, RSNetWorx

8 yrs★★★★★

SICK

FlexiSoft, Scanners, Light Curtains, Relays

8 yrs★★★★★

Inductive Automation

Ignition

5 yrs★★★★★

ABB

RAPID, IRC 5, S4, RobotStudio, S4C+, IRB, IRC 4, S4C, IRB 6400, IRB6700, IRB1200, IRB6650

8 yrs★★★★☆

Autodesk

AutoCAD

6 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

S7, Simatic, S5

4 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

R-30iA, ROBOGUIDE, R-30iB, RJ2, RJ3ib

3 yrs★★★★☆

Wonderware

Intouch

1 yr★★★★☆

SICK

★★☆☆☆

SEW

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

About Me

Enhance and share my knowledge/interest in Industrial/Automated Controls Systems

Professional Competencies 9

Design

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

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Manufacturing

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PLC Programming

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Problem Solving

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Process Control

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Robotics

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SCADA

★★☆☆☆

thermodynamics

★★☆☆☆

Applications 4

HMI

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Integration

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Troubleshooting

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Work Cells

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 2

Computerpneumatic lifts

My Business

Company Name

Automated Solution LLC

Work Experience7

Controls Engineer

HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. -PLC

May 2011 – Sep 2018

Sept 2018 - Present -Electrical Control Design, Integrate, Troubleshoot, Improvement. -Schematics, PLC, HMI, SCADA, Drives, Robotics, and Safety Systems. CONTROLS ENGINEER / LEAD ENGINEER HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. -PLC/HMI Programming. Eudora, Kansas

Project Manager

May 2011 – Sep 2018

May 2011 - Sep 2018 -Electrical Control Design, Modification and Troubleshooting. -ABB/FANUC Robotics Programming, Integration and Troubleshooting -Machine Design and Machine Rebuilds; WaterJet (robotics), Hyd./pneumatic Presses -Project Manager / Programmer / Designer of 3 robotic work cells including -SCADA design for Plant/equipment status (including MySQL and Scripting). -IT support. SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT Montana State University

Omron PLC

Jan 2011 – May 2011

January 2011 - May 2011 - Replace an Omron PLC with an Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC on a BOSCH Conveyor. - Program the PLC to safely control lengths of conveyor, pneumatic lifts, and robotic arms. - Designed laboratory experiments for an Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Course

Oct 2010 – Dec 2010

Oct 2010-Dec 2010 CICHME FACILITY DESIGN - IN NATIONALS

Montana State University

Dec 2010

December 2010 DESIGNING FOR THE DISABLED - Designed an assistive aid to allow disabled individuals to perform tasks independently. - Received recognition from Bozeman, Billings, and Montana State University news services

Bosch

Montana State University

Education / Training / Certificates2

Bachelor of Science

Kansas State University · Industrial Engineering

2008-05

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Sept 2006 - May 2008 - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Manhattan, Kansas

Montana State University

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 Cory do?: Cory is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Cory located?: Cory is based in Lenexa, KS.
What does Cory specialize in?: Cory works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, SICK, Inductive Automation, Fanuc and Wonderware 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 Cory?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Cory can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.