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.

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

What does Do specialize in?

Do 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 Do?

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

Do — Controls Engineer

Do, Controls Engineer in Dallas, GA, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Siemens.

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Controls Engineer

Dallas, GA

years of experience

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Industries Served

Industrial AutomationEnergyConsulting Services

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 2

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, Panelview, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, ControlLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RSLinx, PowerFlex AC Drives, SLC 500, MicroLogix Series, GuardLogix, 1756 ControlLogix Modules, RSView Studio, PLC-5, RSView32, General, RSNetWorx

10 yrs★★★★★

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7, WINCC, Simatic, SIMATIC S7-300, S7-1500, WinCC Flex, Simatic Manager 5.5/5.6, S5, Simamics S120, MicroWIN, HMI Pro, Process Simulate, PCS 7, NX, Flexible 2008, ProfiSAFE, Solid Edge 2D, 840D, Unigraphics

10 yrs★★★★★

Tenure

bronze

Profile

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About Me

PRINCIPAL CONTROLS ENGINEER | SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Industrial Automation | Advanced PLC/SCADA Integration | Critical Infrastructure

Technical Profile:

Senior Technical Lead with 19 years of hands-on expertise in the architecture, programming, and commissioning of complex industrial control systems.
Specialist in large-scale Brownfield Migrations (Allen-Bradley to Siemens) and Greenfield System Integration. Deep expertise in Siemens TIA Portal, Redundant PLC architectures, and electrical panel design.
Proven ability to troubleshoot root-cause electrical faults in mission-critical environments (Semiconductor, Solar, Logistics).

Technical Competencies:

PLC & Logic: Expert in Siemens S7-1500H (Redundant), S7-400/300, S7-1200, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix. Mastery of STL (Statement List), LAD, FBD, and SCL.
HMI & SCADA: Siemens WinCC OA, SIMATIC HMI, FactoryTalk View.
Electrical Design: Extensive drafting experience utilizing AutoCAD Electrical for Control Panel design. Highly skilled in Electrical Control Wiring, circuit analysis, and power distribution sizing (VFDs/MCCs).
Protocols & Networks: PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, OPC UA/DA.
Software Tools: Microsoft Visio (Network Architecture), Adobe Acrobat Pro (Documentation Control), MS Office Suite.

Education / Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)® | Project Management Institute (PMI), 2025
Engineering Project Management Specialization | Rice University (Coursera), 2023
B.S. Computer Engineering | Daegu Cyber University, Korea, 2020
A.S. Factory Automation | Yeungjin College, Korea, 2006

Languages

Korean (Native) | English (Professional Working Proficiency)

Applications 4

Commissioning

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Development

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Integration

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Troubleshooting

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My Business

Company Name

E & I Controls Solutions LLC

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work Experience3

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

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