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 Gabriel do?

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

Where is Gabriel located?

Gabriel is based in Puebla, Puebla.

What does Gabriel specialize in?

Gabriel works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens and Fanuc 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 Gabriel?

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

Gabriel — Controls Engineer

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Gabriel

Contractor #53533

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Works with Level Up Automation

Puebla, Puebla

years of experience

#53533

Industries Served

AutomotiveIndustrial Automation

Languages

Spanish

Conversational

English

Conversational

German (A1)

Conversational

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 3

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Studio 5000, ControlLogix 5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk View, Panelview

8 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7-300, WINCC, LOGO, Starter, Proneta

8 yrs★★★★☆

Fanuc

Handling Tool, R-30iB

8 yrs★★★★☆

Profile

bronze

About Me

Mechatronic Engineer and Controls Engineer with 8 years of experience in commissioning, installation and production support for automotive body shop, spot welding and battery assembly lines. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Siemens TIA Portal HMIs, FANUC material handling robots, SuperTrak magnetic conveyors (TrakMaster), Matrox vision systems, Kinetix and Bosch Rexroth servos, safety systems, tooling and end effectors. Projects at General Motors (Ramos Arizpe, Wentzville), Ford (Louisville) and ATS Ohio. Systematic, disciplined and comfortable working under pressure and in teams; fluent in Spanish and English.

Applications 2

Commissioning

★★★★☆

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Work Experience3

Controls Engineer

ATS Ohio / General Motors Ramos Arizpe

Apr 2023 – Oct 2023

Controls engineer for commissioning and installation of 24 battery module assembly lines (ministack) for the new Hummer at GM Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila. Commissioning of SuperTrak magnetic conveyor with TrakMaster software, matching SuperTrak with the PLC for OCV test, stamping, laser cut with servos and rotation stations. HMI development and program changes per customer requirements, alarms, safety conditions, end effector and tooling systems, cylinders, FANUC material handling robots, Hirschmann switches and Matrox camera configuration for laser cut stations. Configured Bosch Rexroth servos in place of Kinetix. PLC: Allen Bradley ControlLogix / Studio 5000; HMI: Siemens TIA Portal.

Controls Engineer

General Motors Wentzville Assembly Plant

Oct 2022 – Apr 2023

Controls engineer supporting production on spot welding lines for hoods and endgates (Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Colorado ZR) at GM Wentzville, Missouri. Troubleshooting of line stops and AGC faults, HMI fixes and program changes per customer requirements, alarms, safety conditions, end effector and tooling systems, cylinders, FANUC material handling robots, Hirschmann switches, Matrox camera configuration for sealer stations. PLC: Allen Bradley ControlLogix; HMI: Siemens TIA Portal.

Controls Engineer

Ford Louisville Assembly Plant

Jul 2022 – Oct 2022

Controls engineer supporting production of LH/RH front and rear door spot welding lines for Ford Escape / Lincoln SUV (C482, C483) at Ford Louisville Assembly Plant, Kentucky, under the GVOX Ford standard. HMI fixes and program changes per customer requirements, alarms, safety conditions, end effector and tooling systems, cylinders, FANUC material handling robots, Hirschmann switches and Matrox cameras for sealer stations. PLC: Allen Bradley ControlLogix; HMI: Allen Bradley PanelView 1500.

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) · Mechatronics

2018

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