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.

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

Where is Ries located?

Ries is based in Stateline, NV.

What does Ries specialize in?

Ries works with Ignition, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, AutoCAD and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Ries's skilled trades: Production Support, Disaster Recovery, Instrumentation and Manager.

How do I connect with or hire Ries?

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

Ries — Controls Engineer

Ries, Controls Engineer in Stateline, NV, works with Ignition, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, AutoCAD and Fanuc.

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Ries

Contractor #46901

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with DiPonio Group Automation & Controls

Stateline, NV

years of experience

#46901

Industries Served

RoboticsTelecommunicationsIndustrial AutomationComputer ScienceWarehousing IndustryElectrical IndustryFood and BeverageElectronicsSystems Integration

Languages

English

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Work History on Automate America

4yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills 4

AutoCAD

Electrical, AutoCAD

10 yrs★★★★☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, Panelview, FactoryTalk View, PLC-5, Studio 5000, RSLinx, RSView Studio, ControlLogix 5000, GuardLogix, RSLogix 5

7 yrs★★★★☆

Ignition

2 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

ROBOGUIDE, Handling Tool, Various, R-30iB, R-30iA

1 yr★★★☆☆

Skilled Trades 4

Production Support

★★★★☆

Disaster Recovery

★★★★☆

Instrumentation

★★★★☆

Manager

★★★★☆

Software Competencies 2

Fanuc Roboguide

Roboguide

Professional Competencies 16

Application Development

★★★★★

Commissioning

★★★★☆

Customer Service

★★★★☆

Debugging

★★★★☆

Design

★★★★☆

Drafting and Design

★★★★☆

Engineering

★★★★☆

Management

★★★★☆

Network Design

★★★★★

PLC Programming

★★★★☆

Process Control

★★★★☆

Project Management

★★★★☆

Research

★★★★☆

Robotics

★★★★☆

system design

★★★★☆

technical documentation

★★★★☆

Applications 16

Assembly

★★☆☆☆

Batch Processing

★★★★☆

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Configuration

★★★★☆

Development

★★★★☆

Fabrication

★★☆☆☆

Food Processing

★★★☆☆

HMI

★★★★☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Instrumentation and Controls

★★☆☆☆

Integration

★★★★☆

Material Handling

★★★★☆

Production Support

★★☆☆☆

Technical Documentation

★★★★☆

Training

★★★★☆

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 5

ComputerBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand ToolsLaptopLockout Tagout Kit

Work Experience7

PLC Programmer

Contractor

Jan 2015 – Present

Controls Engineer

Cree

Oct 2020 – Nov 2021

PLC Programmer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

May 2015 – Feb 2017

Self Study

Support Engineer

Consultant

Comau S.p.A

Education / Training / Certificates1

Associate of Science

Algonquin College · Electronics

1980

Facilities Worked At5

SpringHill, Tennessee

Apr 2018 – Nov 2018

Tesla

Freemont, California

Mar 2017 – Mar 2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

Belvedere, illinios

Jan 2017 – Feb 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

Windsor Ontario

May 2015 – Sep 2015

Honeywell

Ontario Canada

Jan 1981 – Jan 1988

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

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