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 Cristian do?

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

Where is Cristian located?

Cristian is based in Frisco, TX.

What does Cristian specialize in?

Cristian works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Yaskawa / Motoman, Bosch and Cognex 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 Cristian?

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

Cristian — Controls Engineer

Cristian, Controls Engineer in Frisco, TX, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Yaskawa / Motoman and Bosch.

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Cristian

Contractor #49315

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Frisco, TX

#49315

Industries Served

AutomotiveRoboticsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingElectronicsPackaging

Languages

English

Conversational

Spanish

Conversational

Portuguese

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

1Completed

9Timesheets

3yrsOn Platform

Tenure

gold

Profile

gold

Earnings

silver

Skills

silver

Hours

bronze

Programming Skills 11

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

1756 ControlLogix Modules, CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, GuardLogix, MicroLogix Series, Panelview, PLC-5, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLinx, RSLogix, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSNetWorx, RSView Studio, RSView32, SLC 500, Studio 5000

15 yrs★★★★★

Siemens

S5, S7, S7-1500, Simamics S120, Simatic, Simatic Manager 5.5/5.6, SIMATIC S7-300, TIA Portal, WINCC, WinCC Flex

15 yrs★★★★★

Yaskawa / Motoman

DX100, DX200, NX100, NX200, YRC1000, Movicon

06 yrs★★★★☆

Bosch

Indra Control L, Indra Control M, SafeLogic, Bosch Weld Controller, Indra Works

06 yrs★★★★☆

Cognex

Insight, In-Sight, Vision Pro, 2D and 3D vision systems

06 yrs★★★★☆

Keyence

IV Series, 2D and 3D vision systems, IX Series, XG-X series, CVX Series, LR-Z Sensor

06 yrs★★★★☆

B&R

HMI, Industrial PC's, Motion Control, Safety Technology, Vision System

06 yrs★★★★☆

Inductive Automation

Ignition

03 yrs★★★★☆

EPLAN

05 yrs★★★☆☆

Schneider Electric

Modicon

03 yrs★★★☆☆

Beckhoff

TwinCat, v2, v3, TwinCAT 3

03 yrs★★★☆☆

Professional Competencies 11

Electrical Engineering

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Engineering

★★★★★

installation and commissioning

★★★★☆

Leadership

★★★★☆

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Problem Solving

★★★★★

Process Control

★★★★★

Project Management

★★★★☆

Robotics

★★★★☆

Software development

★★★★★

wiring diagrams

★★★★☆

Applications 8

Development

★★★★★

HMI

★★★★★

Installation

★★★★★

Integration

★★★★★

Maintenance

★★★★★

Material Handling

★★★★★

Preventative Maintenance

★★★★★

Vision

★★★★★

My Business

Company Name

Fine Solutions Group LLC

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Work Experience6

Application Specialist/Programmer/Developer

CAMF Automation

Mar 2022 – Present

Senior Tech/ Programmer

Yaskawa Motoman do Brasil

Jul 2017 – Mar 2022

controls/plc programmer

S&B Eletricidade e Automação Industrial

Jun 2015 – Jun 2017

Electronics Technical Specialist

Fisch & Fisch Engineering

Apr 2009 – Jun 2015

Electronics Technician

Autokraft Industrial do Nordeste Ltda

Jan 2008 – Apr 2009

Electrical Maintenance

Nalka Comercio e Assesotia em Eletronica Ltda

Jul 2005 – Jun 2007

Education / Training / Certificates5

Technical Certification

ETEC Centro Paula Souza · Mechatronics

2015

Technical Certificate

SENAI A. Jacob Lafer · Electrical Maintenance

2007

Step 7 300/400 Basic

Orkan Automação · Siemens PLC

Step 7 300/400 Advanced

Orkan Automação Industrial · Siemens PLC

Engenharia

FSA - Fundacao Santo Andre · Electrical Engineering

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 Cristian do?: Cristian is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Cristian located?: Cristian is based in Frisco, TX.
What does Cristian specialize in?: Cristian works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Yaskawa / Motoman, Bosch and Cognex 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 Cristian?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Cristian can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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