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.

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

Where is Robert located?

Robert is based in Beaverton, OR.

What does Robert specialize in?

Robert works with GE, Visual Basic, Java, Python and C as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Instrumentation and Electrical Schematics.

How do I connect with or hire Robert?

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

Robert — Controls Engineer

Robert, Controls Engineer in Beaverton, OR, works with GE, Visual Basic, Java and Python.

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Robert

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Controls Engineer

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Work History on Automate America

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Management

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✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, US · Electronics

1980

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 Robert do?: Robert is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Robert located?: Robert is based in Beaverton, OR.
What does Robert specialize in?: Robert works with GE, Visual Basic, Java, Python and C as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Instrumentation and Electrical Schematics.
How do I connect with or hire Robert?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Robert can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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