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 Christopher do?

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

Where is Christopher located?

Christopher is based in Swartz Creek, MI.

What does Christopher specialize in?

Christopher works with Cognex, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Microsoft and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

How do I connect with or hire Christopher?

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

Christopher — Controls Engineer

Christopher, Controls Engineer in Swartz Creek, MI, works with Cognex, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and Microsoft.

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Christopher

Contractor #48271

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Swartz Creek, MI

years of experience

#48271

Industries Served

ManufacturingIndustrial AutomationComputer ScienceAutomotive

Languages

English

Conversational

spanish

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

4yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

gold

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 9

Allen Bradley

Various

25 yrs★★★★★

Microsoft

Microsoft Excel, Excel

25 yrs★★★★★

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Panelview, RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, SLC 500

25 yrs★★★★★

Cognex

In-Sight, Insight, Checker Vision Systems

20 yrs★★★★★

Fanuc

Various

5 yrs★★★★★

Siemens

S7, SIMATIC S7-300, WINCC

7 yrs★★★★☆

Adept

Various

5 yrs★★★★☆

Yamaha

RCX

5 yrs★★★☆☆

AutoCAD

AutoCAD, Electrical,

5 yrs★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 5

Allen Bradley

AutoCAD

Cognex VisionPro

Panelview

RS Logix

Professional Competencies 4

Design

★★★★★

machine vision

★★★★★

Extremely proficient with Cognex vision.

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Robot Programming

★★★★★

Applications 4

Assembly

★★★★★

Conveyors

★★★★☆

Feeders

★★★☆☆

Vision

★★★★★

Tools, Machines & Equipment 4

ConveyorsRobotsPLCMachine Vision

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work Experience1

Controls Engineer

West Controls

Feb 2005 – Present

Facilities Worked At7

TRW Automtoive

Fenton

Jan 2006 – Present

Kokomo, IN

Saltillo, MX

Chrysler

Kokomo, IN

TRW Automtoive

Fowlerville, MI

ixmation North America

Bloomington, IL

Edgewater Automation

St Joseph, 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 Christopher do?: Christopher is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Christopher located?: Christopher is based in Swartz Creek, MI.
What does Christopher specialize in?: Christopher works with Cognex, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Microsoft and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
How do I connect with or hire Christopher?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Christopher can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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