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.

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

Where is Daniel located?

Daniel is based in Oil City, PA.

What does Daniel specialize in?

Daniel works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Daniel's skilled trades: Welding.

How do I connect with or hire Daniel?

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

Daniel — Controls Engineer

Daniel, Controls Engineer in Oil City, PA, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell and Welding. Public rate $150 an hour.

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Daniel

Contractor #53878

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Oil City, PA

years of experience

#53878

Pay Rates

Industries Served

EnergyMilitaryIndustrial Automation

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 1

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

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

40 yrs★★★★★

Have programmed Everything from SLC100 and PLC-2 up through the latest 1756-L85EP series controllers. Have done SLC to Compact Logix Conversions.

Profile

bronze

About Me

Qualifications
• High level of experience in industrial process equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
• Highly motivated professional with vast management experience.
• Complete understanding of business and project principals and financial management.
• Hands on manager with excellent troubleshooting skills and experience.
• Former United States Navy Submarine Officer
• Leader by Example

Skilled Trades 1

Welding

★★★☆☆

Certified MIG, TIG and Stick Welder.

Professional Competencies 2

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Skilled programmer in Rockwell Software using LD, ST, FBD, SFC and IL. Have used Automation Direct and Fanuc software as well

SCADA

★★★★★

Skilled HMI developer using all of the Rockwell Software Suites, Automation Direct C-More and Ignition from Inductive Automation.

Applications 3

Commissioning

★★★★★

Have handled numerous projects in short timeframes to get systems commissioned and functionaing as quickly as possible.

Preventative Maintenance

★★★★★

Excellent at setting up PM systems. Excellent at troubleshooting your PM systems for completeness and correctness.

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Can troubleshoot systems rapidly and get to the root cause of the problem in a hurry.

Work Experience2

Controls Engineer

Love Controls Consulting, LLC

Jul 2026 – Present

Assisted an Automotive Manufacturer to get their systems running more reliably and more efficient focusing on troubleshooting Laser Welding profiles, Robot profiles and PLC programs.

Project Manager

Darling Ingredients

May 2022 – Jul 2026

Project Managed and PLC/HMI programmed multi-million dollar projects with rapid commissioning and short startup windows.

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Arts

SUNY Geneseo · Psychology

1987

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 Daniel do?: Daniel is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Daniel located?: Daniel is based in Oil City, PA.
What does Daniel specialize in?: Daniel works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Daniel's skilled trades: Welding.
How do I connect with or hire Daniel?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Daniel can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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