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.

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

What does Rich specialize in?

Rich works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Siemens and Yaskawa / Motoman 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 Rich?

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

Rich — Controls Engineer

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Rich

Contractor #50200

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Piercetek, LLC.

Vineland, NJ

#50200

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationPackagingManufacturingRobotics

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, Panelview, PLC-5, Studio 5000

3 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

iRVision, ROBOGUIDE, Various

3 yrs★★★★☆

As a self-proclaimed robot therapist, I have the distinct privilege of tackling even the most stubborn of bots.

Siemens

Simatic

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Yaskawa / Motoman

DX200, YRC1000

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Professional Competencies 3

Electrical Engineering

★★★★☆

PLC Programming

★★★★☆

Robotics

★★★★☆

Applications 4

Integration

★★★★★

Maintenance

★★★★★

Packaging

★★★★★

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

My Business

Company Name

Piercetek

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Work Experience1

Electrical Engineer

Contractor

Apr 2021 – Present

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