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 Douglas do?

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

Where is Douglas located?

Douglas is based in Waterloo, IA.

What does Douglas specialize in?

Douglas works with Okuma, Fanuc, Autodesk and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Douglas's skilled trades: CNC, Metal Fabricator, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering.

How do I connect with or hire Douglas?

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

Douglas — Controls Engineer

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Douglas

Contractor #7704

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Waterloo, IA

years of experience

#7704

Industries Served

Machine ToolEducation IndustryWarehousing IndustryElectrical IndustryElectronicscommercial and residentialRoboticsSalesMachiningShippingManufacturingIndustrial AutomationComputer SciencePackagingInternetFabricationSolar Energy IndustryLumberEnergyHealthcare

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 4

Okuma

★★☆☆☆

Fanuc

HandlingPRO

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Autodesk

AutoCAD

★★☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLinx, 1756 ControlLogix Modules

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Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

About Me

Industrial Technology and Controls for Manufacturing residing in Iowa.

Skilled Trades 7

CNC

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Metal Fabricator

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Maintenance

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Mechanical Engineering

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Engineering

★★☆☆☆

Supervision

Electrician

Software Competencies 3

AutoCAD

RSLinx

Solidworks

Professional Competencies 23

AC and DC

Automation

Design

Drafting and Design

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Engineering

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Estimating

geometry

installation and maintenance

Machine maintenance

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maintenance

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Management

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Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

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mechanical systems

PLC

PLC Controls

Product Development

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Production Planning

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Project Management

Robotics

SCADA

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shop floor

Applications 26

Assembly

Automation

CNC

CNC Programming

Design

Development

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

Equipment Installation

Fabrication

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Fluid power

industrial automation

machine shop

Machining

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Manufacturing

Material Handling

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Motor Drives

Packaging

Power

Process Engineering

Product Engineering

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Robotic assembly

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

Servo Drives

SOLIDWORKS

Training

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Tools, Machines & Equipment 4

DrillCNC machinelatheVertical Mill

Work Experience8

Business Development Manager

TDS Automation (Contractor)

Technician

FANUC Robotics Corp

Contractor

ABB Group

Fanuc Corporation

Doerfer Companies

Applied Robotics

Account Manager

Education / Training / Certificates5

Certificate

Engineering Institute of Technology · Allen Bradley Control Logix, Rslogix 5000

2018

Certificate

Automation training · Control Logix

2017

Handling Tool Programming

FANUC · 2016

Certificate

FANUC · Handling Pro Programming

Hawkeye Community College

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 Douglas do?: Douglas is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Douglas located?: Douglas is based in Waterloo, IA.
What does Douglas specialize in?: Douglas works with Okuma, Fanuc, Autodesk and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Douglas's skilled trades: CNC, Metal Fabricator, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering.
How do I connect with or hire Douglas?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Douglas can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.