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 Gerardo do?

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

Where is Gerardo located?

Gerardo is based in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila.

What does Gerardo specialize in?

Gerardo works with Beckhoff, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Gerardo's skilled trades: Support.

How do I connect with or hire Gerardo?

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

Gerardo — Controls Engineer

Gerardo, Controls Engineer in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, works with Beckhoff, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Cognex. Public rate $70 an hour.

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Gerardo

Contractor #50593

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila

years of experience

#50593

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial Automation

Languages

English

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US work visa

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 7

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

1756 ControlLogix Modules, CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View, GuardLogix, Panelview, PLC-5, RSLinx, RSLogix, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSNetWorx, SLC 500, Studio 5000

16 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

S7, Simatic, Simatic Manager 5.5/5.6, SIMATIC S7-300, S7-1500, TIA Portal, WinCC Flex, WINCC

8 yrs★★★★☆

Beckhoff

TwinCat, v2

7 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

Handling Tool, R-30iB, , Arc Tool

10 yrs★★★☆☆

Cognex

In-Sight, DM300 series

5 yrs★★★☆☆

Ignition

7.9, 8.0

3 yrs★★★☆☆

AutoCAD

Electrical

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

gold

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Commissioning and start-up of cells with Spot and Mig welding robots, as well as cells with material handling robots.

Programming Skills with Allen Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff PLC.

HMI skills with FT View ME, Ignition, WinCC Flexible 2008 and WinCC Comfort

Knowledge of Industrial Networks like Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+/RIO, Profibus, Profinet, IO-Link.

Robotic Skills with Fanuc and ABB Material Handling applications.

Knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics and electrical systems

Skills with Hot Stamping and Hydroforming Press

Interpretation of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.

Skills withs other devices like Telesis, Gravotech (Technifor) Markers, Vision Systems, RFID readers.

Skilled Trades 1

Support

★★★★★

Programming PLC (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), Programming HMI (Panel View 7, Ignition, WinCC Flexible). Programming Robot Fanuc Intermediate

Software Competencies 6

Factory Talk

Factory Talk View

Factory Talk View Studio

RSLogix5

WinCC

WinCC Flexible

Professional Competencies 5

Design

★★☆☆☆

HMI Programming

★★★★☆

HMI skills with FT View ME, Ignition, WinCC Flexible 2008 and WinCC Comfort

Industrial Networks

★★★☆☆

Knowledge of Industrial Networks like Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+/RIO, Profibus, Profinet, IO-Link. Manage of Stratix and ArmorStratix Industrial Ethernet Switches.

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Commissioning and start-up of cells with Spot and Mig welding robots, as well as cells with material handling robots. Programming Skills with Allen Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff PLC.

Robotics

★★★★☆

Robotic Skills with Fanuc and ABB Material Handling applications

Applications 2

Controls Engineer

★★★★★

Robot Programming

★★★☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 3

ComputerDigital MultimeterBasic Hand Tools

2 references on filePeer references

Work Experience3

Controls Engineer

MAGNA CIMS COMPANY

Feb 2017 – Feb 2023

Offline program develop for Studio 5000 HMI Screens Development with Factory Talk View ME & Ignition Design and implementation of Ethernet/IP networks for I/O control. Commissioning of spot welding cells. Debug cells running dry cycle. Markers configuration Telesis, Gravotech (Technifor) Develop of Safety programs in Guardlogix PLC Reduction of cycle time in spot weld cells.

Sr, Control Engineer

Magna Stamping Plant

Apr 2008 – Feb 2017

Coordination and support in the installation of 2 hot stamping lines and 1 hydroform press Siemens S7-300 PLC integration Upgrade of panel view 1400e and 1000 to Panel view plus 6 Upgrade of SLC 500 and PLC 5 to Control Logix 5000 Upgade of RIO network to EthernetIP S430iW robot upgrade to 2000iB/210F Throubleshooting in hydroforming and hot stamping press. Throubleshooting in robots (Fanuc and ABB) Corrective and Preventive Maintenance in Fanuc/ABB Robots Improvements in cycle times in equipment and robots.

Controls Engineer

Bosch

Sep 2005 – Apr 2008

Changes of operation sequence in stations Troubleshooting in production lines, DeviceNet and Ethernet networks Improves to cycle time in production lines Development and debugging of programs in ControlLogix, PLC5, Micrologix, SLC 500 Work with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet and DH+ networks Changes in HMI's Development and implementation of the Andon system (OEE, parts produced and dead time)

Education / Training / Certificates1

Electronic Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo · Automation

2001

Facilities Worked At2

The Paslin Comp.

St Claire, MI

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024

Fori Automation, Inc.

Mar 2023 – Jun 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 Gerardo do?: Gerardo is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Gerardo located?: Gerardo is based in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila.
What does Gerardo specialize in?: Gerardo works with Beckhoff, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex and Fanuc as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Gerardo's skilled trades: Support.
How do I connect with or hire Gerardo?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Gerardo can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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