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.

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

What does Dustin specialize in?

Dustin works with Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA, Fanuc and ABB as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Dustin's skilled trades: Weld Inspection, Robot Maintenance, Electronics Repair, Robot Electrical Repair and Welding.

How do I connect with or hire Dustin?

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

Dustin — Controls Engineer

Dustin, Controls Engineer in Greer, SC, works with Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA and Fanuc. Public rate $40 an hour.

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Dustin

Contractor #48

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Greer, SC

years of experience

#48

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationEnergy

Languages

English

Conversational

French

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

7Completed

50Timesheets

1Expenses

5Avg Rating

1Repeat

9yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Drug testResumeCertificate of insurance

Ratings

diamond

Profile

diamond

Tenure

platinum

Earnings

gold

Hours

gold

Contracts

bronze

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 5

Siemens

TIA Portal, S5, S7

12 yrs★★★★★

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

ControlLogix

6 yrs★★★★☆

Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, PLC Programming, Body Panel Shutdown Programming – Tesla, ThyssenKrupp, Spartanburg, SC

KUKA

KRC4

6 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

30ia

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Fanuc 30iA, Robot Programming, Robot Production Maintenance Exhaust Systems – Faurecia Interior Systems, Spartanburg SC

ABB

IRC5

2 yrs★★★☆☆

ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Body Shop Processes – Ford, Kuka, Sterling Heights, MI ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Maintenance Support - TI Automotive, Lavonia GA

About Me

I am considered as an expert Siemens Controls Engineer. My experience with Siemens, Kuka and various other industrial robots and Controllers sets me above most of my competition. I have vast experience in full controls design, programming and integration.

Skilled Trades 5

Weld Inspection

★★★★☆

Siemens S7-300, PLC Programming, Faurecia E70/E71 Sonotronic Welding Cell - BMW, Faurecia Interior Systems, Ft. Inn, SC

Robot Maintenance

★★★★☆

ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Body Shop Processes – Ford, Kuka, Sterling Heights, MI ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Maintenance Support - TI Automotive, Lavonia GA Fanuc 30iA, Robot Programming, Robot Production Maintenance Exhaust Systems – Faurecia Interior Systems, Spartanburg SC Kuka KRC4, Robot Programming, System Robot Support and Debug - US Marble, Johnson City, TN

Electronics Repair

★★★★☆

Siemens S7 TIA Portal, KUKA KRC 4, BMW V8, PLC/Robot Programming GO5, GO6 Under Body, Programming Support Services. VDL at BMW, Greer SC. Kuka KRC4/Siemens S7-1200, Robot/PLC Programming, Programming Support Services, Kuka Assembly & Test - ZF Transmissions, Kuka, Ft. Inn. SC Siemens S7-1200, PLC Programming, Controls Engineering for BMW Universal Robot Project – BMW Greer-Spartanburg SC Siemens S7-300, PLC Programming, Faurecia E70/E71 Sonotronic Welding Cell - BMW, Faurecia Interior Systems, Ft. Inn, SC Siemens S7-300 & Fanuc RJ3, PLC & Robot Programming, BMW F15 Seat Back Robotic Glue & Wet-out Machine – BMW, Faurecia Interior Systems, FT. Inn, SC Siemens S7-300, PLC Programming, BMW F15 F16 Molykote Spray System – BMW, Faurecia Interior Systems, Ft. Inn, SC ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Body Shop Processes – Ford, Kuka, Sterling Heights, MI ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Maintenance Support - TI Automotive, Lavonia GA Fanuc 30iA, Robot Programming, Robot Production Maintenance Exhaust Systems – Faurecia Interior Systems, Spartanburg SC Allen Bradley Controllogix 500, PLC Programming, Body Panel Shutdown Programming – Tesla, ThyssenKrupp, Spartanburg, SC Kuka KRC4, Robot Programming, System Robot Support and Debug - US Marble, Johnson City, TN Diverse Automation Robot Training - ABB, Kuka, and Fanuc

Robot Electrical Repair

★★★★☆

Welding

★★★★☆

Software Competencies 6

Allen Bradley

Allen Bradley Rockwell CompactLogix

Fanuc Roboguide

Kuka SimPro

Siemens S7

Siemens TIA Portal

Professional Competencies 6

Electrical Engineering

★★★★☆

Engineering

★★☆☆☆

maintenance

★★★★☆

PLC Programming

★★★★★

SCADA

★★★★☆

wiring diagrams

★★★★☆

Applications 3

Automotive Body Shop

★★★★★

ABB IRC5, Robot Programming, Body Shop Processes – Ford, Kuka, Sterling Heights, MI Designed, Commissioned, Started, and Supported Model Launches for Automotive Manufacturers, OEM’s and Tier one Suppliers throughout North America Programmed Siemens S7, Mitsubishi and Allen-Bradley platforms Cat 1,2,3,4 Safety Design Implementation Pneumatic Design Designed and Installed Control Systems for Body-in-White, Paint, and Assembly

Automotive Interiors

★★★☆☆

Siemens S7-300 & Fanuc RJ3, PLC & Robot Programming, BMW F15 Seat Back Robotic Glue & Wet-out Machine – BMW, Faurecia Interior Systems, FT. Inn, SC

Power-train Assembly

★★★★★

Kuka KRC4/Siemens S7-1200, Robot/PLC Programming, Programming Support Services, Kuka Assembly & Test - ZF Transmissions, Kuka, Ft. Inn. SC

Tools, Machines & Equipment 3

Basic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand ToolsElectrical Meter

Customer Reviews 5.08

Diverse Automation

Jun 2020

Dustin did a great job adding some additional features requested to the PLC program after the original modification he had done earlier this year.

Diverse Automation

Apr 2020

Dustin started out on the robot programming side of our system install at BMW, but was utilized on the PLC side for almost the entire project. Very talented programmer. We will definitely use him again in the future.

Diverse Automation

Feb 2020

Dustin was key in modifying our turntable removing old components and adding new items, and reprogramming the SEW and PLC. Will definitely use Dustin on future projects.

Diverse Automation

Jan 2020

Jason at NRTC - Dustin did an awesome job on this project for us. Will definitely want to utilize his talents again on our next project.

Diverse Automation

Dec 2019

Dustin did a great job with the programming changes to our IP Foaming line upgrade. PLC and HMI changes were made. Thanks Dustin!

Diverse Automation

Nov 2019

Dustin came out for Fanus support on a first time start up of a machine and was key in making this go smoothly.

Anton

VDL

Oct 2019

Dustin did a fantastic job for us and we will continue to use him.

Anton

VDL

Apr 2019

Dustin has done a great job on the BMW project over the last 2 years. Looking forward to working with Dustin on our next project.

Work Experience2

Controls Engineer

Diverse Automation

Mar 2013 – Present

Controls Engineer

D&D Automation

May 2005 – Mar 2013

Designed, Commissioned, Started, and Supported Model Launches for Automotive Manufacturers, OEM's and Tier one Suppliers throughout North America Programmed Siemens S7, Mitsubishi and Allen-Bradley platforms Cat 1,2,3,4 Safety Design Implementation Pneumatic Design Designed and Installed Control Systems for Body-in-White, Paint, and Assembly

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Systems Engineering

Conestoga College · Controls

2007

Areas of study including: Microprocessors and Embedded Systems, Servo Control, Design for process, Design of Machine Elements, Analysis and Design of Mechanisms, Thermodynamics, Electrical Machines and Motion control Recipient of Excellence in Project contribution award, 2006 Eligible for P.Eng status in Ontario

Facilities Worked At7

BMW of North America, LLC

Spartanburg, SC

ZF Transmission Gray Court

Fountain Inn SC

Faurecia Interior Systems

Fountain Inn SC

FORD MOTORS COMPANY

Sterling Heights MI

Tesla Factory

Sparks NV

TI Automotive

Lavonia GA

US Marble

Johnson City TN

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 Dustin do?: Dustin is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Dustin located?: Dustin is based in Greer, SC.
What does Dustin specialize in?: Dustin works with Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, KUKA, Fanuc and ABB as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Dustin's skilled trades: Weld Inspection, Robot Maintenance, Electronics Repair, Robot Electrical Repair and Welding.
How do I connect with or hire Dustin?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Dustin can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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