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Charles — Senior Controls Engineer

Charles

Availability unknown
Charles, Senior Controls Engineer — Automate America
Charles
Professional
Contractor #52422
Primary Occupation
Senior Controls Engineer
Woodhaven, Michigan
14
Years Exp

Industries Served

Service Radius & Travel

International

Will Work

Work History on Automate America

5Skills
1Experience

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Achievements

3
Profile SilverA score of 60Earned: Mar 2026
Profile Silver

Profile

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Skills Bronze5 skills listedEarned: Mar 2026
Skills Bronze

Skills

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Tenure Bronze3 months with usEarned: Jun 2026
Tenure Bronze

Tenure

bronze

Programming Skills (5)

About Me

Professional Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in the automation industry. Excels at collaborating and coordinating with others to complete projects on time and within budget. Track record of designing and implementing long lasting, easily maintained solutions that can be scaled. Committed to lifelong learning and project success.

Areas of Expertise

Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, B&R PLC, Allen Bradley HMI, Siemens HMI, Mitsubishi HMI, B&R HMI, Fanuc Robots, Allen Bradley Safety, Keyence Safety, Pilz Safety, Banner Safety, Fanuc Dual Channel Safety, Analog IO, Data Acquisition, ModBus TCP/IP, ModBus RTU, Ethernet IP, Device Net, IO Link, Profinet, Profibus, CC-Link, Overall Equipment Effectiveness Reporting

Key Skills

Ladder Language Programming, HMI Screen Design, Commissioning and Troubleshooting, Safety Logic Design, Servo Control, Hardware Design, CAD Drawings

Skilled Trades (1)

Electrician
★★★★☆

Panel Build Enclosure and Cable Installation

Professional Competencies (3)

Engineering
★★★★★

Full Hardware and Software Design

Hardware Design
★★★★☆

Clear Concise AutoCAD 2D Drawings for Construction and Install

PLC Programming
★★★★★

Organized User Data Type Design For Self-Documented Logic

Applications (2)

Integration
★★★★☆

Strong experience with interfacing multiple units with the cell PLC such as robots, thermal spray applicators, and material handling.

Legacy Safety
★★★★☆

Upgrade legacy safety controls of automation to higher safety integrity levels (SILs) using existing equipment or adding light curtains, safety mats, emergency stops as required

My Business

Company Name
River Controls

Work Experience(1)

Contractor
Senior Controls Engineer · May 2011 – Present
Active

Designed controls hardware and controls software of proprietary thermal spray equipment for original equipment manufacturer. Designed appropriate safety controls for multiple cells.

Education / Training / Certificates(1)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan Dearborn · Electrical Engineering

Worked three years as a Machine Tool Electrician while attending,

Facilities Worked At(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles do?
Charles is a Senior Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Charles located?
Charles is based in Woodhaven, Michigan.
What does Charles specialize in?
Charles works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, Siemens, Autodesk and B&R Industrial Automation as a Senior Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Charles's skilled trades: Electrician.
Is Charles available for work?
Availability unknown. Charles has not marked it recently.
How do I connect with or hire Charles?
Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Charles can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.