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.

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

Where is Renato located?

Renato is based in Los Tecomates, JAL.

What does Renato specialize in?

Renato works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Bosch 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 Renato?

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

Renato — Controls Engineer

Renato, Controls Engineer in Los Tecomates, JAL, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Bosch. Public rate $70 an hour.

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Renato

Contractor #49864

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Jose Manuel Santiago Esquivel

Los Tecomates, JAL

years of experience

#49864

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationAutomotive

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 3

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, RSLogix, Studio 5000, PowerFlex AC Drives, GuardLogix, ControlLogix 5000, 1756 ControlLogix Modules

10 yrs★★★★★

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7, WINCC, SIMATIC S7-300, 840D, S7-1500

10 yrs★★★★★

Bosch

Indra Control L

1 yr★★★☆☆

Development and startup of bosch rexroth drive with indraworks software.

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

About Me

Electromechanical engineer with extensive experience in PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming. With experience in automation projects from concept through to implementation, in various industries including automotive, pharmaceutical, and food processing. Advanced problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions.

Professional Competencies 2

installation and commissioning

★★★★★

Strong commissioning experience from offline, safety debug, to full auto

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Several years doing PLC debug from scratch and commisioning

Applications 4

Assembly

★★★★☆

Strong experience in automotive general assembly, and other tier 1 processes

Material Handling

★★★★★

Experience interacting with robots for marerial handling

Servo Drives

★★★★★

Integrating and commision servodrives, for elevators and or 3 axis grippers

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Troubleshooting electrical and programming bugs for commisioning

Tools, Machines & Equipment 7

ComputerBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical ToolsConveyorsDrillDigital Multimeteroscilloscope

My Business

Company Name

Leviuxe LLC

Work Experience1

PLC Programmer

Self Employed-Freelancer

Jan 2014 – Present

AGP Auto eGlass - (Zwijnaarde Ghent - Belgium) 2023 – Project: Engine Chemical apply and Encapsulation Glass Line Commissioning and implantation with Siemens software (TIA Portal V17). FCA Crysler - Stellantis (Kokomo IND - EUA) - COMAU 2021 – Project: Engine Assembly Line Commissioning and implantation with Siemens software (TIA Portal V16) with FCA standard; Commissiong SmartCells – 840d. FORD (TAUBATÉ - SP) - Thyssen 2019 – Project: MX65 – New transmission assembly line (gearbox) Development and commissioning with Siemens software (Simatic Manager and WinCC) (hmi lite standard and Ford's FAST standard). VOLKSWAGEN (SÃO CARLOS - SP) 2018 – Project: EA211 - Expansion of production capacity Development and implantation with Siemens software (Simatic Manager WinCC Flexible) for assembly lines and machining line (Volkswagen's vaz standard); Development and implantation with Siemens TIA Portal V14; Development and startup of bosch rexroth drive with indraworks software and PLC Rockwell. VOLKSWAGEN (SÃO CARLOS - SP) 2017 – Project: EA211 - New assembly cell Development and implantation with Siemens software (Simatic Manager WinCC Flexible) for assembly cell; Startup of pressing system – Kistler; Startup of robot Fanuc. PSA (RIO DE JANEIRO - RJ) 2017 – Project: Adaptation line CRANKSHAFT Development and commissioning of GE Fanuc with Cymplicit software; Development and implantation with Rockwell PLC (Studio 5000 RSLogix) for test cell. FORD (TAUBATÉ - SP) - GROB 2017 – Project: Dragon (3 cylinders head + aluminum block) Development and commissioning with Siemens software (Simatic Manager and WinCC) for cylinder head lines and engine block – GROB (hmi lite standard and Ford's FAST standard). MARINHA DO BRASIL (SOROCABA – SP) 2016 – Project: Retrofit Machine CNC Development and implantation of Siemens CNC 840D SL; Development and implantation with Rockwell PLC for test cell.

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Engineering

FACULTADE RADIAL · Electronics & Telecommunication

2005

Facilities Worked At1

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

KOKONO

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

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

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