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.

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

What does GEM specialize in?

GEM works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Indusoft, Automation Direct, Beckhoff and GE as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. GEM's skilled trades: Instrumentation and Manager.

How do I connect with or hire GEM?

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

GEM — Controls Engineer

GEM, Controls Engineer in Tehachapi, CA, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Indusoft, Automation Direct and Beckhoff.

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Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Tehachapi, CA

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Industries Served

Industrial AutomationAerospaceAutomotiveManufacturingElectronicsPackagingSystems IntegrationMaritime

Work History on Automate America

3yrsOn Platform

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Tenure

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Programming Skills 18

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk Site Edition, Studio 5000, SCADA

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Indusoft

HMI SCADA

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Automation Direct

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Beckhoff

TwinCat

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Mitsubishi

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Omron

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Siemens

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC

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IDEC

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Profinet

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Ignition

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Allen Bradley

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LabVIEW

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Fanuc, Abb, Kuka, OTC, Motoman

Allen Bradley

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Allen Bradley

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AutoCAD

Electrical

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National Instruments

LabVIEW

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Skilled Trades 2

Instrumentation

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Manager

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Software Competencies 13

Allen Bradley

Allen Bradley Control Logix

Allen Bradley Cotrollogix

Beckhoff

Factory Talk

Factory Talk View

Indusoft

LabVIEW

PlantPAx

Siemens S7

Siemens S7 TIA Portal

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Professional Competencies 17

Automotive Manufacturing

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Commissioning

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Design

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Engineering

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HMI Programming

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Hydraulics

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Logistics

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Management

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Manufacturing

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PLC Programming

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Process Control

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Product Development

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Project Engineering

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Project Management

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Research

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SCADA

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technical sales

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Applications 16

Adhesives

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Assembly

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Commissioning

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Development

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General assembly

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HMI

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Installation

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Integration

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Material Handling

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Motion Control

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Packaging

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Systems Integration

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Training

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Troubleshooting

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Variable Frequency Drives

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Vision

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Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

Variable Frequency Drives

Work Experience10

Independent

InduSoft

Wonderware

Consultant

Integral

PPG

Rockwell

Comau S.p.A

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

ZF Group

Education / Training / Certificates3

Institute of Technology

Cerritos College

General Assembly

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 GEM do?: GEM is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is GEM located?: GEM is based in Tehachapi, CA.
What does GEM specialize in?: GEM works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Indusoft, Automation Direct, Beckhoff and GE as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. GEM's skilled trades: Instrumentation and Manager.
How do I connect with or hire GEM?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. GEM can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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