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.

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

What does Ken specialize in?

Ken works with Fanuc, GE, Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Profinet as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Ken's skilled trades: CNC.

How do I connect with or hire Ken?

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

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Ken

Contractor #45317

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI

years of experience

#45317

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationRoboticsWarehousing IndustryManufacturingEducation IndustryComputer Science

Languages

English

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

7yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 11

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, Panelview,

30 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

20 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC, S7, TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7-300, WINCC

8 yrs★★★★☆

Cimplicity, iFIX, Proficy, Rx3i

5 yrs★★★★☆

Profinet

ProfiBus, , ,

8 yrs★★★☆☆

Intellution

IFix,

4 yrs★★★☆☆

Ignition

3 yrs★★☆☆☆

Mitsubishi

2 yrs★★☆☆☆

Inductive Automation

★★☆☆☆

PTC

Kepware

★★☆☆☆

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

About Me

Operating Systems: Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, Server 2008, DOS Control System Hardware: Rockwell Automation PLC 2, 3, 5, SLC and Logix, Panelview and PV+ GE Series 6, Series 90, and Rx3i Siemens S7 and 840D, Classic and TIA Portal FANUC CNC - PowerMate, 16i, 18i, 21i, 30i,31i, 32i Platforms Programming Languages: Familiarity with Microsoft SQL and scripting. IIoT, MES, Scada: Kepware, Ignition, Cimplicity, iFix, Factory Talk View, Fanuc FASOPC. Network Protocols: DeviceNet, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, ENET I/P, Fanuc I/O Link, ControlNet, Modbus Communications and RTU, Modbus TCP/IP

Skilled Trades 1

CNC

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 7

FactoryTalk Studio

iFix

Kepware

Panelview

Python

Siemens S7

WinCC

Professional Competencies 11

Commissioning

★★★★★

Design

★★★★☆

Electronic Engineering

★☆☆☆☆

Engineering

★★★★★

installation and commissioning

★★★★☆

Machining

★★☆☆☆

Management

★★★★☆

Project Engineering

★★★★★

Robotics

★☆☆☆☆

Supervising

★★★☆☆

Team Leader

★★★★☆

Applications 7

Commissioning

★★★★☆

Configuration

★★★★☆

Development

★★★★☆

HMI

★★★★☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Machining

★★☆☆☆

Robot Cells

★★★★☆

Work Experience12

Senior Automation Controls

TZ Indy

Mar 2013 – Present

2013 - Present TZ Indy Engineering, Senior Automation Controls

2019

2019 Inductive Automation Ignition 8.0, IU Credential Professional Training

2015

2015 Advanced Finite Capacity Scheduling

2011

2011 Siemens 840D CNC

2006

2006 GE Negotiating Skills

2004

2004 Intellution iHistorian Advanced Configuration

2000

2000 Advanced FANUC Ladder Programming Chairman, TZ Indy Advanced Development Standards Committee

Software Team Leader

Comau S.p.A

Jan 2010 – Mar 2013

Jan2010 - March2013 15 engineers for automation systems software utilizing Siemens HMI's and PLC's. Project included FIS, MPTS, Andon and MDT interfaces. Chrysler GEMA Engine Plant - Mitsubishi control platforms - Software Team Leader and Commissioning Lead of Comau Engine head presses, five Comau dynamometers and TigerShark cold test machines. - Technical Project Manager, functioned as commercial and technical liaison between my customers and GE Fanuc GE Fanuc (Southfield, MI)

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009

Jan 2006-Jan 2009 - Managed and was accountable for all project aspects including budget oversight, schedule, risk and resource management, project engineering - Approximately equal time on Engineering and Management roles

Technical Project Manager

GE Fanuc

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009

2006 - 2009 GE Fanuc Automation Engineering, Technical Project Manager

Senior Controls Engineer

Stegner Electric Controls

Feb 1985 – Dec 2005

Stegner Electric Controls (Auburn Hills, MI) - Senior Controls Engineer - Hardware and software engineering, design, commissioning and Feb 1985 - Dec 2005 support of projects from cradle to grave utilizing a multitude of platforms Career Summary Period Company Function

Avionic Navigation Radio Repair

US Army

Jan 1975 – Dec 1978

Education / Training / Certificates4

Ignition 8.0, IU Credential

Inductive Automation · Automation

2019

Microsoft SQL

Oakland Community College · Information Technology

2011

GE Fanuc Negotiating Skills

GE Fanuc Negotiating Skills · Business Administration and Management, General

2006

GE Fanuc Presentation Skills

GE Fanuc Presentation Skills · Business Administration and Management, General

2006

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 Ken do?: Ken is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Ken located?: Ken is based in Troy, MI.
What does Ken specialize in?: Ken works with Fanuc, GE, Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Profinet as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Ken's skilled trades: CNC.
How do I connect with or hire Ken?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Ken can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.