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.

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

What does Bruno specialize in?

Bruno works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Autodesk and Schneider Electric as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Bruno's skilled trades: CNC, Robot Electrical Repair, Electronics Repair, Robot Maintenance and Industrial Machinery Mechanic.

How do I connect with or hire Bruno?

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

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Bruno

Contractor #504

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Windsor, ON

years of experience

#504

Industries Served

AutomotiveManufacturingConstructionPublic SafetyEnergyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationDesign EngineeringComputer ScienceWriting

Languages

English

Conversational

French

Conversational

Italian

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

9yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

20 yrs★★★★★

Autodesk

20 yrs★★★★★

Schneider Electric

20 yrs★★★★★

Autodesk

20 yrs★★★★★

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

Degreed in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. A true Controls professional, with versatile experience in Engineering, Automotive, and Machine Building. Background includes experience in Project and Controls Design Engineering, with Pneumatic & Hydraulic, Coolant, PLC hardware & software. Also proficient in HMI, CNC systems, AutoCAD, OrCAD Capture, Square D, Telemecanique, Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and some PC Based GE Profibus. Have automotive process experience in the Factory Information System (FIS) program. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and am immediately available for an interview.

Skilled Trades 8

CNC

Robot Electrical Repair

Electronics Repair

Robot Maintenance

Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Machine Tool Builder

Hydraulics

Software Competencies 1

AutoCAD

Professional Competencies 6

Design

Machining

maintenance

PLC Programming

Project Management

troubleshooting

Applications 18

Allen Bradley

Assembly

Automation

Automotive

Body In White

CNC

Communications

debug

Design

DIstribution

Engineering

Field service

Guidance

HMI

Machine Controls

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer

Power

Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

Computer

Work Experience7

Controls Engineer

Lesco Design and Manufacturing Company

Mar 2017 – Present

Research Engineer

Aristatech Inc.

Jan 1986 – Present

Controls Engineer

American Axle and Manufacturing

Apr 2000 – Nov 2001

Controls Engineer

Valiant Machine and Tool

Jun 1995 – Jun 1997

Controls Engineer

Sanyo Machine America

Jun 1995 – Jun 1997

Electrical Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Sep 1992 – Jan 1993

Quality Assurance Engineer

Chrysler

Jan 1984 – Dec 1989

Education / Training / Certificates3

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor · Mechanical Engineering

1993

Blueprint Reading I Machine Power Tools II

St. Clair College · Blueprint Reading and Machine Power Tools

1991

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

University of Windsor · Electrical Engineering

1990

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 Bruno do?: Bruno is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Bruno located?: Bruno is based in Windsor, ON.
What does Bruno specialize in?: Bruno works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Autodesk and Schneider Electric as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Bruno's skilled trades: CNC, Robot Electrical Repair, Electronics Repair, Robot Maintenance and Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
How do I connect with or hire Bruno?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Bruno can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.