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.

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

Where is Saman located?

Saman is based in West Yorkshire, England.

What does Saman specialize in?

Saman works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Opto22, ABB, ProSoft and Mitsubishi 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 Saman?

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

Saman — Controls Engineer

Saman, Controls Engineer in West Yorkshire, England, works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Opto22, ABB and ProSoft. Public rate $60 an hour.

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Saman

Contractor #7545

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

West Yorkshire, England

years of experience

#7545

Pay Rates

Industries Served

ConstructionWater IndustryIndustrial AutomationEnergyManufacturingInformation TechnologyAutomotiveRoboticsPackagingPharmaceutical

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 8

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

CompactLogix, MicroLogix Series, PLC-5, Panelview, GuardLogix

7 yrs★★★★★

designing, setting up, testing and commissioning

Opto22

6 yrs★★★★★

designing, commissioning and maintenance

ProSoft

Prosoft Configuration Builder and MVI56 modules

6 yrs★★★★☆

designing, testing and commissioning

ABB

ACQ810, ACQ580 and FDNA

1 yr★★★★☆

designing, set-up, testing and commissioning.

Mitsubishi

1 yr★★★☆☆

commissioning

Wonderware

Archestra

1 yr★★★☆☆

testing

Cognex

1 yr★★☆☆☆

software design

Pepperl+Fuchs

1 yr★★☆☆☆

commissioning

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation professional with experience in specification, designing, commissioning and supporting control system applications using Rockwell Allen Bradley, Opto22 and associated products within water, waste to energy, chemical, pharmaceutical and Food/Beverage manufacturing industries.

Software Competencies 13

E-Designer.

FTView ME

FTView SE

Mitsubishi GX Developer

Prosoft PCB

Rockwell RSLogix5000/500

Rockwell Studio5000 Logix Designer

RSEmulate

RSLogix5

RSNetworx for ControlNet

RSNetworx for DeviceNet

RSTestStand

Wonderware ArchestrA

Professional Competencies 14

Design

★★★★★

Electrical Engineering

★★★★★

HMI Programming

★★★★★

Hydraulics

★★★★☆

maintenance

★★★★★

Manufacturing

★★★★★

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Pneumatics

★★★★★

Problem Solving

★★★★★

Robotics

★★★★☆

Root Cause Analysis

★★★★★

SCADA

★★★★★

troubleshooting

★★★★★

wiring diagrams

★★★★★

Applications 9

automated production

★★★★★

Automation

★★★★★

Conveyors

★★★★★

HMI

★★★★★

Motor Drives

★★★★★

Packaging

★★★★☆

Part Tracking

★★★★☆

Servo Drives

★★★★★

Water Treatment plants

★★★★★

Tools, Machines & Equipment 14

CompressorDrillDigital MultimeterComputerBasic Electrical ToolsBasic Hand Toolsoscilloscopeflow metergrindersCalipersHoistamplifierssawsCranes

Work Experience2

Project Engineer

Cougar Automation Ltd

Sep 2017 – Present

Control systems software design, documentation, software designing, testing (iFAT / cFAT), site commissioning (SAT) and hand over. Software used - Rockwell Studio5000 Logix Designer, FTView SE, RSNetworx for DeviceNet. Hardware used - Rockwell ControlLogix PLC, DeviceNet Scanner, Subnet Scanners, Remote IO, ABB drives Processes - Sludge Reception/Storage/Drying, Pyrolysis, Pyrolysis Gas Clean/Treatment/Storage/Booster, CHPs, LTHW.

Software Engineer

Boulting Group Ltd

Oct 2016 – Sep 2017

Control systems software and hardware upgrade from PLC5 to ControlLogix. documentation (IO, FDS, SCADA proforma etc), software designing, testing (iFAT / cFAT), site commissioning (SAT) and hand over. Software used - Rockwell Studio5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix5, FTView ME, RSTestStand, RSNetworx for ControlNet. Hardware used - Rockwell ControlLogix, PLC5, PanelView Plus. Processes - Rapid Gravity Filters (RGF), Backwashing, Inlet Works and Coagulant Dosing.

Education / Training / Certificates2

Master Of Science

University of Sheffield · Control Systems

2006

Attitude (Orientation) Control of Satellites

Bachelor of Science

University of Kelaniya · Electronics

2004

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 Saman do?: Saman is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Saman located?: Saman is based in West Yorkshire, England.
What does Saman specialize in?: Saman works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Opto22, ABB, ProSoft and Mitsubishi 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 Saman?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Saman can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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