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.

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

What does Larry specialize in?

Larry works with Fanuc, Siemens and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Larry's skilled trades: Robot Maintenance, Robot Electrical Repair, Electronics Repair, Robot Mechanical Repair and Weld Inspection.

How do I connect with or hire Larry?

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

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Larry

Contractor #592

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Pontiac, MI

#592

Industries Served

N/A

Languages

English speaking.

Conversational

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Willing to Relocate

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

9yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 3

Fanuc

ARC Mate Series, SpotTool, Arc Tool, LR Mate Series, Pallet Tool, M16iB, Vertical and Turning centers

2 yrs★★★★☆

I have taken classes at Oakland Community College for Robotics. Some of the classes I have taken is Applied Technology and Network Concept, Fundamentals of Pneumatics

Siemens

TIA Portal

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

Training at Oakland Community College. Intro to PLC and advance PLC with less then 1 year experience.

Autodesk

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

I have worked with AutoCad System at Gonzales Production System, and I also had AutoCad classes at Oakland Community College.

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

I want to work in the Controls side of projects.

Skilled Trades 7

Robot Maintenance

Robot Electrical Repair

Electronics Repair

Robot Mechanical Repair

Weld Inspection

Software

Hydraulics

Professional Competencies 1

Kaizan training aswell with Lean Manufacturing.

Applications 1

N/A

Tools, Machines & Equipment 12

ComputerCompressorDigital Multimeterflow metergrindersConveyorsBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand ToolsoscilloscopesawsHoistscales

Work Experience2

Brick Restorator

Union Bricklayer

Jan 2005 – Present

Restore brick building by laying brick and block and some stone work and concrete.

Junior Controls Engineer

Gonzales production system

Nov 2015 – Mar 2016

Prepare application package, and create a software for the project.

Education / Training / Certificates2

Associate in robotic automation system

Oakland Community College · Robotic Automation

I am enrolled in school at WSU to continue my education and training.

Associates of Applied Science

Oakland Community · Automation

2016

The Ford project. 2018 front fender.

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 Larry do?: Larry is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Larry located?: Larry is based in Pontiac, MI.
What does Larry specialize in?: Larry works with Fanuc, Siemens and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Larry's skilled trades: Robot Maintenance, Robot Electrical Repair, Electronics Repair, Robot Mechanical Repair and Weld Inspection.
How do I connect with or hire Larry?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Larry can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.