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.

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

Where is Brian located?

Brian is based in Baton Rouge, LA.

What does Brian specialize in?

Brian works with Siemens, Modicon, Wonderware, Visual Basic and Ansys as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Brian's skilled trades: Electrical wiring, AutoCAD Drafting (2D), Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting and Industrial Networking.

How do I connect with or hire Brian?

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

Brian — Controls Engineer

Brian, Controls Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA, works with Siemens, Modicon, Wonderware and Visual Basic.

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Brian

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Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA

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Industries Served

Industrial AutomationEnergyElectrical IndustryWarehousing IndustryManufacturingEducation IndustryComputer Science

Work History on Automate America

6yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

Programming Skills 9

Siemens

Simatic, TIA Portal, WINCC, S7, WINCC, TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7-300, S7-1500, Simatic Manager 5.5/5.6, S7-1500, testing and troubleshooting., ET200 Pro controller

2 yrs★★★☆☆

Modicon

★★☆☆☆

Wonderware

Archestra, Intouch

★★☆☆☆

Visual Basic

★★☆☆☆

Ansys

★★☆☆☆

Autodesk

AutoCAD

★★☆☆☆

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

★★☆☆☆

Schneider Electric

Invensys, Modbus RTU, Modicon, Unity Pro

★★☆☆☆

MathWorks

MATLAB

★★☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 5

Electrical wiring

★★★☆☆

AutoCAD Drafting (2D)

★★★☆☆

Instrumentation

★★☆☆☆

Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Industrial Networking

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 7

Ansys Workbench

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Siemens TIA Portal

Unity Pro

WinCC

Wonderware InTouch

Professional Competencies 14

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Customer Service

★★★★☆

Design

★★☆☆☆

Electrical Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

★★★☆☆

HMI Programming

★★☆☆☆

Ladder Logic

★★☆☆☆

Leadership

★★★☆☆

Management

★★☆☆☆

PLC Programming

★★☆☆☆

Problem Solving

★★★★★

Research

★★☆☆☆

thermodynamics

★★☆☆☆

Writing

★★★★☆

Applications 8

Assembly

★★☆☆☆

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Configuration

★★☆☆☆

Development

★★☆☆☆

HMI

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Training

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 7

DrillComputerlevelBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand ToolsMetal Finish ToolsPaintless Dent Repair Tools

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Relocate

Work Experience9

Automation

Jan 2019 – Present

Sigma Engineers & Constructors, Baton Rouge, LA: Automation and Control Systems Specialist Jan. 2019-Present

Wonderware

Element

STL

Determine

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ASCO

Saft

Control Systems Automation

Control Systems Automation department project support. PLC programming, hardware configuration, special I/O configuration, HMI development, network setup, communications configuration, logic development, testing, and simulation. Create and update I/O Lists, DCS Databases, MODBUS maps, network topology drawings, program changelogs. Procedure development: Write and update Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and maintenance procedures. Perform FAT with clients and SAT during commissioning of equipment. Field support and troubleshooting. Simulate various PLC emulators, communications emulators, and HMI emulators, sometimes in conjunction to test functionality of programs and communications. Use in-house equipment to test programs with HMIs, network communications, and special function modules (i.e. high-speed counters) Develop custom VBA programs or scripts to economize workflow.

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Louisiana State University · Computer Engineering

2018

Engineering Major GPA: 3.33 Broad array of coursework. Undergraduate experimental physics research and lab work including use of sensitive instruments, and x-ray equipment. Courses include: Microprocessor Systems (ARM), Computer Organization and Design (MIPS), Digital Logic, Digital Logic Design and Lab(Verilog, XyLinx), Communications in Computing Networks, Digital Communication Networks, Signals and Systems, 3D Graphics and Geometric Modeling (OPEN GL, OPENCV), Finite Element Analysis of MEMS (ANSYS), Control Engineering, Power Electronics with Lab (PSPICE), Electric Power, Solid State Physics, Intro to C++, Undergraduate Research in Physics, Tools In Electrical and Computer Engineering with LAB (OrCAD, Simulink, PSPICE, EAGLE PCB), Electromagnetic Fields.

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 Brian do?: Brian is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Brian located?: Brian is based in Baton Rouge, LA.
What does Brian specialize in?: Brian works with Siemens, Modicon, Wonderware, Visual Basic and Ansys as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Brian's skilled trades: Electrical wiring, AutoCAD Drafting (2D), Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting and Industrial Networking.
How do I connect with or hire Brian?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Brian can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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