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.

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

Where is Isaac located?

Isaac is based in Tecamac, Mexico.

What does Isaac specialize in?

Isaac works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Autodesk 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 Isaac?

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

Isaac — Controls Engineer

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Isaac

Contractor #53525

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Level Up Automation

Tecamac, Mexico

years of experience

#53525

Industries Served

AutomotiveIndustrial Automation

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 3

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5, FactoryTalk View, RSNetWorx

15 yrs★★★★☆

Autodesk

Autocad Electrical

12 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

TIA Portal

5 yrs★★★★☆

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About Me

Experienced Controls Engineer with over a decade of hands-on expertise in PLC programming, HMI development and industrial automation for leading automotive OEMs such as General Motors, Stellantis, Ford, Tesla and Lucid, and Tier 1 suppliers including Magna and Tower International. Proven track record in commissioning, debugging and optimizing complex production lines across North America. Skilled in network integration (DeviceNet, Ethernet), Error Proofing System development, MES logic design and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance manufacturing systems.

Applications 3

Commissioning

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HMI

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Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Work Experience7

Controls Engineer

General Motors

Mar 2025 – Present

GM 1F Model - Error Proofing System Developer. Error Proofing development in SEP and EPP systems for General Assembly lines (Trim 1/2/3 and Chassis 1-4) for new 1F model process actions at Fairfax Assembly, Kansas City, MO. PLC logic debug; Error Proofing HMI (SEP HMI) development; Error Proofing Runtime (EPP interface) development; DeviceNet and Ethernet network management for new devices.

PLC Programmer

General Motors

Nov 2024 – Jan 2025

GM - RESS Battery (Ramos Assembly Plant): Debug to commissioning for production up-speed kits integration for Module-2 Cells. PLC logic debugging and HMI applications. Ethernet networks management for new devices. NAX activities for buyoff.

PLC Programmer

Lucid MOTORS

Jun 2024 – Oct 2024

Gravity model debug to commissioning on Framer and subassembly cells at Casa Grande, Arizona plant. PLC logic debugging. MES logic design for subassembly cells.

PLC Programmer

Stellantis (Chrysler)

Nov 2023 – Apr 2024

Chrysler LB: Debug to commissioning for LB model kits integration on Body Side Outer RH at Windsor Assembly Plant. PLC logic debugging and HMI applications. DeviceNet and Ethernet networks management for new devices. FIS logic debugging and workbook edits.

PLC Programmer

General Motors

Jul 2023 – Oct 2023

GM RESS Battery: Debug to commissioning for Module-2 Cells at Ramos Assembly Plant. PLC logic debugging and HMI applications. NAX activities for buyoff. Also GM C1XX EV (Jun 2023): technical support to AGC system for G.A. Battery Decking system, Ramos Assembly Plant.

PLC Programmer

Tesla Motors

Dec 2020 – Mar 2021

Tesla Model X/S: Debug to commissioning for Model S kits integration in Under Body Main Line, Dash and CUB at Tesla Fremont, CA. PLC logic debugging and HMI server screens. Network management for new I/O modules. Technical support.

PLC Programmer

Ford Motor Company

Aug 2020 – Nov 2020

Ford P552 (Sep-Nov 2020): Debug to commissioning for hanger integration in Body Sides lines LH & RH at Ford Kansas City, MO. Ford P758 (Aug 2020): Debug to commissioning for P758 model kits integration in Framing Respot 2 cell at Ford Hermosillo Plant, Mexico. PLC logic debugging and HMI screens. Network management for new I/O modules. Technical support.

Education / Training / Certificates2

GM GCCH-1 and GCCS-2 Certifications

General Motors · Automation

2015

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

IPN Instituto Politecnico Nacional - ESIME · Electrical Engineering

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