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.

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

What does James specialize in?

James works with Microsoft Office Suite, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, electrical, Fanuc and Omron as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. James's skilled trades: Production Support, Electrician and Maintenance.

How do I connect with or hire James?

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

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James

Contractor #47111

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with XYZ Automation Inc

XYZ AUTOMATION INC

Pelham, AL

years of experience

#47111

Pay Rates

Industries Served

ConstructionRoboticsRoofingWarehousing IndustryManufacturingEducation IndustryIndustrial AutomationComputer ScienceElectrical IndustryEnergy

Work History on Automate America

4yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 9

Microsoft Office Suite

Access, Excel, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint,

4 yrs★★★★☆

electrical

Electrical,

4 yrs★★★☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix 5000, CompactLogix, MicroLogix Series, SLC 500, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk, RSLogix, factory talk view studio v11

2 yrs★★★☆☆

Yaskawa / Motoman

NX100, DX100

2 yrs★★☆☆☆

Fanuc

★★☆☆☆

Omron

★★☆☆☆

Siemens

S7, Simatic, TIA Portal, WINCC

★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

★★☆☆☆

Yaskawa / Motoman

DX200

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

gold

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Able to program and troubleshoot PLC with experience in Siemens S7 Tia Portal, Allen Bradley studio 5000, and Simatic HMI Wincc Able to program and troubleshoot robotic programs with experience (Yaskawa- Fs100, Dx200, Yrc1000) Able to program and troubleshoot Fanuc Robots Able to read and understand schematics for troubleshooting and diagnostics Knowledge of motor controls including Variable Frequency drives Knowledge of Hydraulics/pneumatics operations and troubleshooting Basic knowledge of Welding with experience in MIG and flux arc Knowledge and certificates of safety in NEC and NFPA 70E Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Office, Access, and PowerPoint Awards PHI THETA KAPPA July 2019

Skilled Trades 3

Production Support

★★★★☆

Electrician

★★★★☆

Maintenance

★★★☆☆

Software Competencies 4

Allen Bradley

Siemens S7

Siemens S7 TIA Portal

WinCC

Professional Competencies 5

Diagnostics

★★★☆☆

Hydraulics

★★☆☆☆

PLC Programming

★★★☆☆

Programming and Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Robotics

★★★☆☆

Applications 7

HMI

★★★☆☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Mechanical Design

★★☆☆☆

Pneumatics

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Variable Frequency Drives

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 5

Variable Frequency DrivesComputerLaptopLockout TagoutBasic Electrical Tools

My Business

Company Name

XYZ Automation Inc

Work Experience4

Systems Technology

Comau S.p.A

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

ZF Group

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bevill State Community College

2019-12

Bevill State Community College - Sumiton, AL May 2017 to December 2019

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