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.

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

What does John specialize in?

John works with Visual Basic, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Maintenance.

How do I connect with or hire John?

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

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John

Contractor #46247

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Jones, MI

#46247

Industries Served

AutomotiveManufacturingConstructionElectronicsPlasticsIndustrial AutomationElectrical IndustryEnergyWarehousing IndustryEducation IndustryComputer ScienceFood and Beverage

Work History on Automate America

5yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 5

Visual Basic

★★☆☆☆

AutoCAD

Electrical

★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, GuardLogix, Panelview, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLogix

★★☆☆☆

Microsoft Office Suite

Access, Excel, Microsoft Access

★★☆☆☆

Autodesk

AutoCAD

★★☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 1

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 8

Allen Bradley Cotrollogix

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk Studio

GuardLogix

Microsoft Access

Panelview

RSView

VMWare

Professional Competencies 12

Accounting

★★☆☆☆

Automated Manufacturing

★★☆☆☆

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Controls Design

★★☆☆☆

Customer Service

★★☆☆☆

Design

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Management

★★☆☆☆

Manufacturing

★★☆☆☆

PLC Programming

★★☆☆☆

Process Control

★★☆☆☆

Project Management

★★☆☆☆

Applications 8

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Development

★★☆☆☆

HMI

★★☆☆☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Material Handling

★★☆☆☆

Training

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

Computer

My Business

Company Name

Softech Engineering

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work Experience5

Independent

Sole Proprietor

ITT

VMware

Rockwell

Education / Training / Certificates4

Automated Manufacturing - Grand Rapids Community College

1996

1993-1996 - Independent studies in mathematics, Microsoft Visual Basic, Automated Manufacturing - Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI Completed courses in Microsoft Access, Microsoft Access Basic - Productivity Point, Grand Rapids, MI

ITT

2006 - Bachelor of Science Degree Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Automation - ITT Technical Institute, Ft. Wayne, IN.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Automation - ITT Technical Institute · 2006 -Science ScienceIndustrial Automation - ITT Technical Institute, Ft. Wayne, IN.

2006 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Automation - ITT Technical Institute, Ft. Wayne, IN.

1986 - Associates Degree Degree in Arts and Sciences for Electronics Engineering Technology - ITT Technical Institute, Grand Rapids, MI

Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences for Electronics Engineering Technology - ITT Technical Institute · 1986 - Arts and Sciences for Electronics Engineering Technology - ITT Technical Institute, Grand Rapids, MI

1986 - Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences for Electronics Engineering Technology - ITT Technical Institute, Grand Rapids, MI

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 John do?: John is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is John located?: John is based in Jones, MI.
What does John specialize in?: John works with Visual Basic, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Maintenance.
How do I connect with or hire John?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.