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 Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex and Yaskawa / Motoman as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Electrical Power and Production Support.

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 #46979

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Tampa, FL

#46979

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationRobotics

Languages

english

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

4yrsOn Platform

Tenure

gold

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 6

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Studio 5000, PowerFlex AC Drives, Panelview, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix, SLC 500, RSLogix 500, GuardLogix, FactoryTalk View, MicroLogix Series, CompactLogix, 1756 ControlLogix Modules

6 yrs★★★★★

Develop programs from scratch worked in variety of industries & worked on systems like labelling & filling systems, shring wrap, case packing machines, sortation systems like shoe sorter, narrow belt sorter, MDR sorters

Schneider Electric

Altivar, Modicon, SoMachine, PacDrive

6 yrs★★★★★

Siemens

S7-1500, TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7-300

5 yrs★★★★★

Cognex

DM300 series, DataMan 360L, Checker Vision Systems

3 yrs★★★★★

Python

developed WCS applications for warehouse exection systems communicating with rockwell, schneider PLC over socket communications, developed SCADA systems

4 yrs★★★★☆

Yaskawa / Motoman

YRC1000, GP8

2 yrs★★★★☆

Skilled Trades 2

Electrical Power

★★★★★

Production Support

★★★★☆

Applications 9

Commissioning

★★★★★

Development

★★★★★

HMI

★★★★★

Installation

★★★★★

Material Handling

★★★★★

Packaging

★★★★☆

Servo Drives

★★★★★

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Wiring

★★★★★

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work Experience1

Controls Engineer

Contractor

Jan 2016 – 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 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 Tampa, FL.
What does John specialize in?: John works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex and Yaskawa / Motoman as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Electrical Power and Production Support.
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.