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Pieter — Controls Engineer

Pieter

Availability unknown
Pieter, Controls Engineer — Automate America
Pieter
Professional
Contractor #78
Primary Occupation
Controls Engineer
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
11
Years Exp

Industries Served

Languages

Service Radius & Travel

International

Will Work

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

3Skills
2Experience
9yrsOn Platform

Achievements

2
Tenure Platinum5 years with us
Tenure Platinum

Tenure

platinum
Profile BronzeA score of 40
Profile Bronze

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills (3)

ABB
7 yrs★★★★★

Spot Welding, Roller Hamming, Riveting

Fanuc
SGM 980
1 yr★★★★★

Spot Welding

KUKA
W204
1 yr★★★★★

Spot Welding

About Me

Robot Programmer.

Applications (1)

Automotive Body Shop
★★★★★
4 references on filePeer references

Work Experience(2)

Mechatronics Services
Robot Programmer · Dec 2006 – Present
Active

Digitech Industrial Systems April 3, 2006 – November 29 2006 Responsibilities: Industrial robot programming Shanghai China SGM 980 CADILLAC spot welding( Fanuc robots) East London W204 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS spot welding (Kuka Robots) Mechatronics December 4, 2006 – 31 May 2013 Responsibilities: Industrial robot programming, process engineering and supervising of mechanical installations. Pretoria C307 FORD FIESTA, AUGUST LAPPLE (ABB Robots) Port Elizabeth CEREBOS EXPANTION ( trunking and electrical installation) Port Elizabeth P250 VOLKSWAGEN POLO Spot welding, Roller hamming Clinching etc. (Kuka robots) Port Elizabeth BELL ESSEX P250 INSTRUMENT CARRIER (Motoman robots) Port Elizabeth GM CHEVROLET UTILITY Spot welding, Roller hamming etc. (ABB robots) Pretoria F30 BMW 3 SERIES Spot welding, Roller hamming, Riveting etc (Kuka robots) Port Elizabeth VW THINK BLUE PRESS SHOP Transfer Line (Kuka Robots) East London W204 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS Bremen Germany W204 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS (Variants) (Kuka Robots) X253 MERCEDES BENZ GLK (Kuka Robots)

Digitech Industrial Systems
Robot Programmer · Apr 2006 – Nov 2006

Responsibilities: Industrial robot programming Shanghai China SGM 980 CADILLAC spot welding( Fanuc robots) East London W204 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS spot welding (Kuka Robots)

Education / Training / Certificates(1)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2006

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Pieter do?
Pieter is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Pieter located?
Pieter is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
What does Pieter specialize in?
Pieter works with Fanuc, KUKA and ABB as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Is Pieter available for work?
Availability unknown. Pieter has not marked it recently.
How do I connect with or hire Pieter?
Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Pieter can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.