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.

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

What does Marco specialize in?

Marco works with Fanuc, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Autodesk, ABB and Cognex 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 Marco?

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

Marco — Controls Engineer

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Marco

Contractor #51427

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Nexus Automation Systems

Novi, MI

years of experience

#51427

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationAutomotiveRoboticsShipping

Work History on Automate America

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Skills

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Profile

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Programming Skills 11

Autodesk

AutoCAD, Inventor

14 yrs★★★★☆

ABB

IRC 5, RobotStudio, RAPID, Safemove, IRB

8 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

iRVision, ARC Mate Series, LR Mate Series

7 yrs★★★★☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLinx, Panelview, CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, GuardLogix, RSNetWorx

5 yrs★★★★☆

Cognex

Insight, Dataman 8600, Explorer, In-Sight

5 yrs★★★★☆

Keyence

IV Series, CVX Series, Lumitrax, Barcode Scanners, IV3-500MA, IX Series, PLC

5 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7, WINCC

8 yrs★★★☆☆

Delta Automation

PLC, HMI

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Omron

NB Series, PLC, ROBOT

1 yr★★☆☆☆

Dassault Systemes

DELMIA, Solidworks

1 yr★★☆☆☆

Denso

VP SERIES

1 yr★★☆☆☆

Applications 8

Commissioning

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Development

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HMI

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Installation

★★★★☆

Integration

★★★★☆

Material Handling

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Servo Drives

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Welding

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Work Experience4

Project Manager

Contractor

Sep 2019 – Present

Robot Programmer

Contractor

Jul 2017 – Present

Controls Engineer

Contractor

Jul 2017 – Present

Mechanical Designer

Contractor

Jun 2011 – Jun 2017

Education / Training / Certificates2

Certificate

Macomb · GM GRS

2025

Certificate

Macomb · GM GCCS-2 certification

2022

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