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.

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

Where is Miguel located?

Miguel is based in Los Tecomtates, JAL.

What does Miguel specialize in?

Miguel 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.

How do I connect with or hire Miguel?

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

Miguel — Controls Engineer

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Miguel

Contractor #50379

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Jose Manuel Santiago Esquivel

Los Tecomtates, JAL

years of experience

#50379

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial Automation

Languages

Spanish

Conversational

English

Conversational

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, Panelview, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, ControlLogix 5000, RSLinx

11 yrs★★★★★

I have solid experience working with Allen Bradley systems, especially in programming PLCs and developing HMI interfaces like PanelView. As a Program Engineer at Soluciones Tecnológicas, I was responsible for programming, configuring, and ensuring communication between control elements, including servo motors and vision systems. My role as a Field Engineer at LAC Automation allowed me to integrate industrial machines and troubleshoot issues, all while using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs to improve automation processes.

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7-1500

3 yrs★★★★★

I have use TIA Portal for programming and configuration. During my time as a controls engineer, I handled programming and setting up Siemens control systems

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

About Me

Responsible, reliable, and proactive engineer with excellent teamwork and communication skills. Skilled in problem-solving, organization, and effectively identifying task needs.

Applications 1

Development

★★★★☆

I have a solid foundation in programming, particularly with PLCs and HMIs. I've worked extensively with Allen Bradley and Siemens systems, where I've been responsible for writing and configuring code to control various industrial processes. My experience includes developing programs that manage servo motors, I/O modules, and vision systems, ensuring they communicate effectively and perform reliably.

My Business

Company Name

LEVIUXE LLC

Work Experience5

Contract Programmer/Validation Engineer

Vastek

Jun 2023 – Present

Focused on executing validation protocols with a strong emphasis on automation system compliance

Process Engineer

FLEXTRONICS

Jun 2020 – Jun 2023

Led the setup of automated production lines, optimized PLC programming for minimal downtime, and enhanced control systems for continuous improvement.

Maintence engineer

FLEXTRONICS

Jun 2018 – Jun 2020

Installed and validated automation equipment

Controls Engineer

Soluciones Tecnologicas

Jun 2017 – Jun 2018

Programmed and configured PLCs and HMIs, integrated control systems, and ensured seamless communication between automation components.

Installation / Field Engineer

LAC Automation

Jan 2012 – Dec 2017

Integrated industrial machines, programmed PLCs, and handled project startups.

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 Miguel do?: Miguel is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Miguel located?: Miguel is based in Los Tecomtates, JAL.
What does Miguel specialize in?: Miguel 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.
How do I connect with or hire Miguel?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Miguel can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.