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.

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

What does Thomas specialize in?

Thomas works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Wonderware, Cognex, GE and SAP as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Thomas's skilled trades: Machine Learning, Model Adaptive Control, Autonomous Mobile Robotics, Process Control and Mechetronics.

How do I connect with or hire Thomas?

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

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Thomas

Contractor #49592

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Tucson, AZ

years of experience

#49592

Industries Served

EnergyIndustrial AutomationManufacturingAutomotiveRoboticsPackagingPublic SafetyConsulting ServicesAerospacePower SystemsShipping

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Tenure

gold

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

Programming Skills 14

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

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

30 yrs★★★★★

Wonderware

Intouch, Archestra, Indusoft

30 yrs★★★★★

Cognex

Insight, In-Sight, Vision Pro, Dataman 8600, Checker Vision Systems, 2D and 3D vision systems, DM260 series, DM300 series, Explorer, IS7802, DataMan 360L, TBD, Verious

30 yrs★★★★★

SAP

SAP/PLM

25 yrs★★★★☆

Proficy, iFIX, Cimplicity, Proficy Machine Edition, VersaMax, Intellution IFIX, 9030, 9070, Rx3i, PACSystems RX3i, Machine Edition, PACSystems RXi, Rx71, Pax3XI

20 yrs★★★★☆

Yaskawa / Motoman

NX100, NX200, GP8, DX100, DX200, DX

20 yrs★★★★☆

Python

Python 3

10 yrs★★★★☆

Schneider Electric

Foxboro, quantum, Proface, Invensys, Modicon, Altivar, Concept, Unity Pro, Momentum, PL7, Modbus RTU, Modsoft, Unity Pro software, Foxboro IA, Wonderware Intouch, Quantum PAC, DeltaV, PacDrive

30 yrs★★★☆☆

Siemens

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC, Simatic, SIMATIC S7-300, S5, WinCC Flex

20 yrs★★★☆☆

ABB

RobotStudio, IRB, Safemove, IRB 6400, IRB6700, IRB6650, IRB1200

20 yrs★★★☆☆

Dassault Systemes

Solidworks

20 yrs★★★☆☆

Bosch

Indra Control M, Indra Control L, Bosch 6000

20 yrs★★★☆☆

Fanuc

R-30iA, R-30iB, Handling Tool, Various, iRVision, Allen Bradley, Pallet Tool

15 yrs★★★☆☆

Mitsubishi

various, Melsec, Mitsubishi GX Developer, MELSEC-F, GX Works

20 yrs★★☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 7

Machine Learning

★★★★★

Model Adaptive Control

★★★★★

Autonomous Mobile Robotics

★★★★★

Process Control

★★★★★

Mechetronics

★★★★★

Spectrometry

★★★★★

Motion Control

★★★★★

Professional Competencies 5

continuous improvement

★★★★★

Design

★★★★★

Leadership

★★★★★

Manufacturing

★★★★★

Robotics

★★★★★

Applications 9

Assembly

★★★★★

Development

★★★★★

HMI

★★★★★

Integration

★★★★★

Packaging

★★★★★

Quality Control

★★★★★

Servo Drives

★★★★★

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Vision

★★★★★

My Business

Company Name

BC Automation, Inc.

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Relocate

Work Experience8

President

ReEnergy LLC

Feb 2023 – Present

EV Charging, Microgrid, and utility-scale distributed renewable energy capture and distribution systems. Remanufacturing and battery technologies.

Consultant

BCAutomation.io

Feb 2021 – Present

Autonomous mobile robotics, IoT, Machine learning, advanced manufacturing, and automation pioneer.

Consultant

CanAm SpacePort

Jan 2020 – Present

Chief Technologist for the CanAm SpacePort

Bussiness Unit Manager

Wunderlich Malec Engineering

Apr 2019 – Mar 2021

Founder of the Advanced Automation and Robotics business unit.

President

ISA International

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006

International Presidient of ARARD. The largest member body of the largest automation standards organization.

President/Lead Engineer

StoreMore Inc

Feb 2000 – Jun 2021

Custom automation machinery, fixed automation, and robotics. Autonomous Mobile Robotics, AS/RS and AGV systems.

Chief Technology Officer and Co Founder

Owner

May 1999 – May 2021

Control System Integration and custom automation focused on Industry 4.0 applications.

Sr. Instrumentation & Control System Engineer (Automation)

Wunderlich Malec Engineering

Jan 1995 – May 1999

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 Thomas do?: Thomas is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Thomas located?: Thomas is based in Tucson, AZ.
What does Thomas specialize in?: Thomas works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Wonderware, Cognex, GE and SAP as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Thomas's skilled trades: Machine Learning, Model Adaptive Control, Autonomous Mobile Robotics, Process Control and Mechetronics.
How do I connect with or hire Thomas?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Thomas can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.