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.

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

What does Bill specialize in?

Bill works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Ignition, KUKA, Phoenix Contact and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Bill's skilled trades: Electrician, Instrumentation, Control System Design, Maintenance and HVAC.

How do I connect with or hire Bill?

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

Bill — Controls Engineer

Bill, Controls Engineer in Aberdeen, SD, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Ignition, KUKA and Phoenix Contact.

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Bill

Contractor #50025

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Aberdeen, SD

#50025

Industries Served

EnergyPower SystemsServiceElectrical IndustryWarehousing IndustryManufacturingEducation IndustryIndustrial AutomationComputer ScienceGreen EnergyOil and GasWater TreatmentRobotics

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Background checkDrug testResumeCertificate of insurance

Programming Skills 19

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RSLinx, FactoryTalk, PowerFlex AC Drives, FactoryTalk View

10 yrs★★★★☆

Ignition

Ignition SCADA

3 yrs★★★★☆

KUKA

★★☆☆☆

Phoenix Contact

★★☆☆☆

Siemens

TIA Portal

★★☆☆☆

Wonderware

Intouch

★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley

★★☆☆☆

Modicon

★★☆☆☆

Schneider Electric

Wonderware Intouch, Modicon

★★☆☆☆

Microsoft Office Suite

★★☆☆☆

Profinet

ProfiBus

★★☆☆☆

SEW

VFDs

★★☆☆☆

AutoCAD

Electrical

★★☆☆☆

C++

Variety

★★☆☆☆

Fanuc, Abb, Kuka, OTC, Motoman

Allen Bradley

★★☆☆☆

Kuka, OTC, Motoman

Allen Bradley

★★☆☆☆

Fanuc

Allen Bradley

★★☆☆☆

Staubli

TIA Portal

★★☆☆☆

EPLAN

FactoryTalk

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

gold

Skills

silver

Profile

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About Me

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled, educated, and experienced Controls Engineer & Master Electrician with a strong background in system installation, diagnosis, and design.

SKILLS

• Extensive experience will all types of electrical systems 24v - 15KV

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Rockwell Automation Software 500-5000, Siemens TIA, Emerson/Rosemount, Fischer

• Experience with SCADA platforms, Aveva, Wonderware InTouch, Citect, Ignition, Factory Talk

• Software/Hardware troubleshooting skills and experience

• Experience with network communications protocols Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus

• Schematic diagram interpretation skills, blueprint reading, P&ID • Business software proficient, Microsoft Office programs

• Knowledgeable and trained in practicing industry safety standards • Strong team player with initiative

• Strong written and verbal communication skills • Fanuc/Kuka Robotics

• Extensive experience with NEC Code

• Master + Electrical Contractor License

• PLC Training + SCADA Certifications

Skilled Trades 5

Electrician

★★☆☆☆

Instrumentation

★★☆☆☆

Control System Design

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

HVAC

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 4

Allen Bradley

Factory Talk

Microsoft Office

Wonderware InTouch

Professional Competencies 11

Blueprint Reading

★★☆☆☆

Communication Protocols

★★☆☆☆

Design

★★☆☆☆

Electrical Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Field installation

★★☆☆☆

installation and commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Leadership

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

★★☆☆☆

SCADA

★★☆☆☆

system design

★★☆☆☆

wiring diagrams

★★☆☆☆

Applications 9

Development

★★☆☆☆

HVAC

★★☆☆☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Instrumentation and Controls

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

System Development

★★☆☆☆

Training

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Wiring

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 6

Temperature SensorsBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand ToolsMetal Finish ToolsPaintless Dent Repair ToolsHoist

My Business

Company Name

Midwest Power & Controls

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work Experience11

Phoenix Contact

Contractor

Rockwell Automation

Wonderware

AVEVA

Halliburton

Rockwell

Controls Technician

Comau S.p.A

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

ZF Group

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 Bill do?: Bill is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Bill located?: Bill is based in Aberdeen, SD.
What does Bill specialize in?: Bill works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Ignition, KUKA, Phoenix Contact and Siemens as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Bill's skilled trades: Electrician, Instrumentation, Control System Design, Maintenance and HVAC.
How do I connect with or hire Bill?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Bill can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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