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 Cristian do?

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

Where is Cristian located?

Cristian is based in Brownsville, TX.

What does Cristian specialize in?

Cristian works with Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, EPLAN and AutoCAD 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 Cristian?

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

Cristian — Controls Engineer

Cristian, Controls Engineer in Brownsville, TX, works with Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, EPLAN and AutoCAD. Public rate $55 an hour.

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Cristian

Contractor #50102

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Rotech Automation Services, LLC

Brownsville, TX

years of experience

#50102

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveRobotics

Languages

English

Conversational

Spanish

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 5

Siemens

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC, TIA Portal, Step 7

6 yrs★★★★★

*Start ups projects, *Offline design, safeties and stardard logic * Conveyors, Turn tables, press, re- sequence of fixtures

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Studio 5000

4 yrs★★★★☆

* Debug logic for OEM's (Chrysler, Ford) * Develop logic for Turn tables, Fixtures, Tool Trays, Conveyors, Robotic cells, safeties

EPLAN

2 yrs★★★☆☆

EPLAN

★★☆☆☆

AutoCAD

Electrical

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

gold

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Experienced engineer with a proven track record working on the automation of robotic cells. Specialist in the auto assembly line.
Experience in automation start-ups and support in troubleshooting. Able to work independently with moderate supervision.

TN Visa

Availability immediately

Able to travel

Software Competencies 4

EPLAN

Python

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Professional Competencies 1

Design

★★★★☆

Offline design Standard logic, safeties for conveyors and Turn Tables (Studio 5000), HMI Screens (factory talk view)

Applications 2

Configuration

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 5

levelComputerBasic Electrical ToolsFixturesConveyors

My Business

Company Name

ROTECH

Work Experience5

Controls Engineer

Rivian

Apr 2024 – May 2024

-Debug and startup of project with robotic cells (Fanuc)

Controls Engineer

Ford Flat Rock

Apr 2023 – Sep 2023

Model MUSTANG 650 PLC Programmer -Debug and startup of project with robotic cells (Fanuc). -Develop of Offline software for new Turn table, fixtures and integration of new robots (Fanuc).

Controls Engineer

Tesla GFTX

Oct 2023 – Feb 2024

Model CyberTruck -Debug and startup of project with robotic cells (KUKA). - Production support, cycletime optimization

PLC Programmer

Shanghai Volkswagen

Mar 2019 – Mar 2020

PLC Programmer -Debug and startup of projects for robotic cells (Fanuc and KUKA). -Programming roller beds, turn tables, PLC interlocks, I/O configuration, PROFINET.

Controls Engineer

Volkswagen México

Feb 2017 – Jul 2022

Model Tiguan Model Jetta 5 -Design offline software. -Debug and startup of projects for robotic cells (Fanuc and KUKA). -VASS05 and VASS06 standard. -Programming roller beds, turn tables, PLC interlocks, I/O configuration, PROFINET.

Education / Training / Certificates1

VASS06

VW Mexico · VW Standard

2020

VASS06 - VW Mexico

Facilities Worked At2

TESLA GFTX

Austin, Texas

Oct 2023 – Feb 2024

Ford

Flat Rock, Michigan

Apr 2023 – Sep 2023

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

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