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.

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

Where is Andrew located?

Andrew is based in Arlington, VA.

What does Andrew specialize in?

Andrew works with .NET, Python, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Autodesk 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 Andrew?

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

Andrew — Controls Engineer

Andrew, Controls Engineer in Arlington, VA, works with .NET, Python, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Autodesk.

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NET

6 yrs★★★☆☆

Python

Python 3

5 yrs★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Studio 5000, CompactLogix, Panelview, 1756 ControlLogix Modules

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About Me

An engineering professional with knowledge of industrial and systems engineering principles with heavy emphasis in manufacturing, management systems, and operations research. Through my experience, I have gained and applied a thorough and practical knowledge of engineering concepts and have shown that I can operate well in both team and individual environments by completing projects on time and under budget. I have developed and demonstrated a strong background and skills in the areas of: Analytics and Problem-Solving Automation, Control Systems Design, PLC/SCADA Programming, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Access, SolidWorks and AutoCAD, Python 3, C#, Visual Basic Programming Languages, Communication/Teamwork, Process Modeling/Simulation Customer Relations, Linear, Non-linear, and Dynamic Optimization, Project Management, Lean and Six Sigma Fundamentals

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Work Experience4

Controls Engineer

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Jun 2017 – Present

- Visual Weather Warning System Design/Build Designed industrial panels including controls, power distribution, and wired/wireless telecommunications Adapted design to increasing customer demands, maintained same finish date with 300% scope increase. - Project Planning and Management Projects up to 1 million dollars, unit price, GMP, firm fixed price, and T&M Cost/revenue tracking, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, managing change orders, submittal packages Averaged 19.6% profit with 310 thousand dollars profit in first 2 years managing projects -Estimating, Bids, and Proposals

Industrial Engineering

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.

May 2016 – Dec 2016

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co., Findlay, OH May 2016 - December 2016 Industrial Engineering Co-op Process Improvement o Led kick-off team which identified causes of low output from an automated process o Authored a technical report to guide multidisciplinary team moving forward o Worked with Six Sigma black belts on SMED activities that increased output by 21% Capacity Planning o Created quarterly capacity models and presented to the Operations Planning Committee Data Analytics o Analyzed trends in schedule, quality and reliability through excel, VBA macros, and Minitab

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Degree B.S. B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ohio State University, 2017 (Major GPA: 3.625)

Ohio State University · dustrial and SysteEngineering, Ohio State University, 2017 (Major GPA: 3.625)

Degree B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ohio State University, 2017 (Major GPA: 3.625) Dual Specialization: Manufacturing " Management Systems and Operations Research Certifications Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Specialist, Hirschmann Industrial Network Professional Other Interests Web Development, Programming, Competitive Sailing, Hobbyist Electronics, Cooking, Martial Arts

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 Andrew do?: Andrew is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Andrew located?: Andrew is based in Arlington, VA.
What does Andrew specialize in?: Andrew works with .NET, Python, Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Autodesk 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 Andrew?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Andrew can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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