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.

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

Where is Diego located?

Diego is based in Columbia, TN.

What does Diego specialize in?

Diego 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. Diego's skilled trades: Maintenance, Electrician, Production Support, Tooling and Electrical Power.

How do I connect with or hire Diego?

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

Diego — Controls Engineer

Diego, Controls Engineer in Columbia, TN, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Maintenance and Electrician.

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Diego

Contractor #51731

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Columbia, TN

#51731

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationAutomotiveEnergy

Work History on Automate America

1yrOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

silver

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View, Panelview, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, ControlLogix 5000, PowerFlex AC Drives, 1756 ControlLogix Modules, RSNetWorx, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk, GuardLogix, RSLinx

5 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7

4 yrs★★★☆☆

Skilled Trades 7

Maintenance

★★★★☆

Electrician

★★★★☆

Production Support

★★★★☆

Tooling

★★★★☆

Electrical Power

★★★★☆

Instrumentation

★★★☆☆

Hydraulics

★★★☆☆

Professional Competencies 7

Electrical Engineering

★★★★☆

installation and commissioning

★★★★☆

PLC Programming

★★★★☆

Robotics

★☆☆☆☆

SCADA

★★★☆☆

Software development

★★★☆☆

wiring diagrams

★★★★☆

Applications 9

Assembly

★★★★☆

Commissioning

★★★★☆

HMI

★★★★☆

Installation

★★★★☆

Integration

★★★★☆

Maintenance

★★★★☆

Preventative Maintenance

★★★★☆

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Wiring

★★★★☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 9

ComputerBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical ToolsFixturesConveyorsCompressorDrillDigital Multimeterlevel

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

Eligibility

✓US work visa

Work Experience8

Controls Engineer

Actalent

Feb 2025 – Jul 2025

Controls Engineer

Level Up Automation

Dec 2022 – Dec 2024

Controls Engineer

Classic Design

Jun 2022 – Nov 2022

PLC Programmer

SEABOARD FOOD

Jan 2022 – May 2022

Electrical Engineer

QSI AUTOMATION INC

Sep 2021 – Oct 2021

Electrical Engineer

Alliance Automation, LLC

Nov 2020 – May 2021

Controls Engineer

MICHELIN S. A de C.V

Mar 2019 – Mar 2020

Controls Engineer

HIROTEC TOOLING MEXICO

Aug 2017 – Mar 2019

Education / Training / Certificates2

Master’s Degree

LaSalle University · Mechatronics

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Universidad de Guadalajara · Mechatronics

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 Diego do?: Diego is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Diego located?: Diego is based in Columbia, TN.
What does Diego specialize in?: Diego 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. Diego's skilled trades: Maintenance, Electrician, Production Support, Tooling and Electrical Power.
How do I connect with or hire Diego?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Diego can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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