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.

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

Where is Chris located?

Chris is based in Huntington, IN.

What does Chris specialize in?

Chris works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Cognex, Yamaha and GE as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Chris's skilled trades: Production Support.

How do I connect with or hire Chris?

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

Chris — Controls Engineer

Chris, Controls Engineer in Huntington, IN, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Cognex, Yamaha and GE.

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Chris

Contractor #45527

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Huntington, IN

years of experience

#45527

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationRobotics

Languages

English

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

6yrsOn Platform

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix 500, RSView Studio, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 5, RSNetWorx, MicroLogix Series, CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000

25 yrs★★★★★

25+ years in Controls and Automation experiences. Allen Bradley PLC expert Custom Allen Bradley Add-On Instruction (AOIs) expert Panel View HMI expert

Cognex

In-Sight

15 yrs★★★★★

Spreadsheet Programming Expert

Yamaha

RCX340, RCX240, RCX, RCX40, RCX140, RCX141, RCX142, RCX143, RCX144, ERCD, SR1-X, TS-SH, TS-S

11 yrs★★★★★

Expert Programmer

9030

10 yrs★★★★☆

Skilled Trades 1

Production Support

★★★★★

Professional Competencies 2

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Robotics

★★★★★

Applications 1

Integration

★★★★★

Work Experience1

Controls Engineer

Elston Systems, Inc

Dec 1995 – Present

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

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