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 leonardo do?

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

Where is leonardo located?

leonardo is based in Brownsville, TX.

What does leonardo specialize in?

leonardo works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. leonardo's skilled trades: Production Support.

How do I connect with or hire leonardo?

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

leonardo — Controls Engineer

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leonardo

Contractor #49963

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Rotech Automation Services, LLC

Brownsville, TX

years of experience

#49963

Industries Served

Automotive

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US work visa

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk

14 yrs★★★★★

14 years working mainly in the Automobile Industry.

Siemens

Simatic, WINCC, TIA Portal,

1 yr★★★☆☆

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

About Me

Senior Automation Engineer. Experienced engineer with a proven track record working on OEM standards. High-impact resource for start-ups and support in troubleshooting. Able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Knowledge and expertise
Software:
SIEMENS - SIMATIC, TIA PORTAL
Allen Bradley -Studio5000, RS Logix WinCC Factory Talk View Movitools

Certifications:
FORD: Rockwell GuardLogix
GM GCCS-2, GCCH-1

Skilled Trades 1

Production Support

★★★★★

troubleshooting issues detected during production support, ramp up production with cycle time optimization

Software Competencies 2

RS Logix

WinCC

Professional Competencies 3

Design

★★★★☆

Previous experience has software designer for automobile industry

installation and commissioning

★★★★★

Experience in several projects from design, testing, installation, commissioning, buy off, and production support

Leadership

★★★★☆

Experience as software lead in the automobile industry for several projects.

Applications 2

HMI

★★★★☆

Development of screens and HMI's templates for customers

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Help final customer with making decisions, for example: adjust tooling sequence for better quality of product.

Tools, Machines & Equipment 3

ComputerBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical Tools

My Business

Company Name

ROTECH AUTOMATION SERVICES

Why Choose Me

Proactive, team work, encourage problem solving

Work Experience14

PLC Programmer

STELLANTIS Chrysler

- Support Installation (B&W) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Ford Motor Company of Canada

- Support Installation (B&W) (Oakville) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Windsor Chrysler

- Support Installation (B&W) (Windsor- Canada) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Ford KTP

- Support Installation (B&W) (Louisville KY) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Metalsa

- Support Installation (Owensboro - KY) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Ford

- Support Installation (B&W) (Chicago - IL) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Ford

- Support Installation (B&W) (Cuatitlan- Mex) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

PLC Programmer

Tesla

- Production Support (Paint body shop) (Fremont - Ca) - Cycle time optimization

Controls Engineer

Tesla

- Support Installation (B&W) (Fremont - Ca) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization - Software Lead

Controls Engineer

- Support Installation (B&W) (Oshawa- Canada) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

Controls Engineer

Tesla

- Support Installation (B&W) (Austin - TX) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization - Controls Lead

Controls Engineer

Ford

- Support Installation (B&W) ( Flat Rock - MI) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization - Controls Lead

Controls Engineer

STELLANTIS Chrysler

- Support Installation (B&W) ( Toluca- Mex) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

Controls Engineer

Tesla

- Support Installation (B&W) (Fremont - Ca) - Commissioning for new model - Cycle time optimization

Education / Training / Certificates2

Bachelor of Science

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon · Electronic and Automation Engineer

2012

2007 – 2012

Rockwell GuardLogix

Rockwell Automation Training · Safety

Certification required for project with FORD MOTORS

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 leonardo do?: leonardo is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is leonardo located?: leonardo is based in Brownsville, TX.
What does leonardo specialize in?: leonardo works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. leonardo's skilled trades: Production Support.
How do I connect with or hire leonardo?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. leonardo can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.