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.

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

Where is Joao located?

Joao is based in Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco.

What does Joao specialize in?

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

How do I connect with or hire Joao?

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

Joao — Controls Engineer

Joao, Controls Engineer in Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, works with Fanuc, Siemens, ABB and Mazak. Public rate $40 an hour.

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Joao

Contractor #88

Primary Occupation

Controls Engineer

Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco

years of experience

#88

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AutomotiveFood and Beverage

Languages

English

Conversational

German

Conversational

Spanish

Conversational

Portuguese

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

✓Willing to Relocate

Work History on Automate America

3Completed

4.5Avg Rating

1Repeat

9yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Photo ID

Programming Skills 7

Fanuc

R-30iA, RJ2, Drives, M16iB, LR Mate Series

15 yrs★★★★☆

Siemens

S7, TIA Portal

6 yrs★★★★☆

ABB

4 yrs★★★★☆

Automatic Welding systems, PLC Programming, CNC

Mazak

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Heller

3 yrs★★★☆☆

Okuma

2 yrs★★★☆☆

Mitsubishi

Melsec

2 yrs★★★☆☆

Profile

diamond

Tenure

platinum

Skills

bronze

About Me

Professional with more than 20 years of background in automation and industrial maintenance, developing solutions for improvements in assembly lines, robotic cells, CNC machining centers. Technical responsibility for automation projects and try-out in machinery and assembly lines in national and international suppliers. Extensive knowledge of process automation in the automotive sector. Easy relationship in working groups, experience in conducting projects with multidisciplinary teams, treating seriously the goals and conducting activities.

Skilled Trades 5

Robot Maintenance

★★★★☆

Robot Electrical Repair

★★★★☆

CNC

★★★★☆

Electronics Repair

★★★☆☆

Robot Mechanical Repair

★★★☆☆

Professional Competencies 10

Customer Service

Design

maintenance

PLC Programming

★★★★☆

Problem Solving

Project Management

★★★☆☆

quality control

Robotics

troubleshooting

Web Design

Applications 6

Assembly

★★★☆☆

Automotive Automation

★★★★★

Automotive Body Shop

★★★☆☆

CNC

★★★☆☆

Machine Tending

★★★☆☆

Machining

★★★☆☆

Customer Reviews 4.52

Advanced Systems

Aug 2018

Joao is an awesome programmer. He did an exceptional job closing some open items on a re-tool project for our LT PTU Line with Siemens Step 7, Simatic Manager, WinCC, and Flex 2008.

Advanced Systems

Jul 2018

Joao did a great job and ended up finishing 2 days early. He has a great attitude and his controls knowledge is solid.

Work Experience5

Controls Technologist

American Axle and Manufacturing

Oct 2009 – Mar 2016

Developments of quality control systems for Ford transmition cases production line, project development to enhance productivity on assembly lines with a focus on cost reduction. Advanced diagnostics defects in machinery, support and training for maintenance staff, preparation and analysis of indicators. PLC programming (Siemens Step5 and Step7, RS Logix 500 and 5000), HMI, Robots, Scanners, Cameras, Leak tests, Nutrunners, frequency inverters, printers, Pin Stamp and CNC. Try-out shafts assembly lines (VW and GM), Propshaft and Constant Velocity Joints for propshafts (CVJ) with traceability system deployment and Scada.

Senior Electronic technician

American Axle and Manufacturing

Oct 2004 – Feb 2009

Corrective and preventive maintenance on machines, assembly lines, medium and small presses, CNC machining centers (Command: Siemens 840D, Mazak, Fanuc, Heller, Okuma, Mori Seiki), robotized cells (automatic welding system), Fanuc robots, electronic boards and other automated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), Robots, Leak Testing, Nutrunners, Inverters, Printers, Pinstamp markers and CNC.

Electrotechnical Technician

Comau S.p.A

Feb 2004 – Jul 2004

PLC programming (Siemens S5 and S7, RS Logix 500) Leaking tests, Nutrunners and Pinstamps. Corrective and preventive maintenance on machines, medium and small presses, CNC machining centers (Command Mazak), robot cells (automatic welding system), ABB robots, robotic welding machines, welding torches (hose bundle). Process analysis, resources optimization.

Automation Technician

Vallourec do Brasil Autopeças

Jun 2001 – Feb 2004

Implementation of automation projects. Specification and purchase of components for automation (PLC, I/O modules, etc.). Project update (Renault). Development and assembly and electronic circuit installation (Renault). Customer service. "5S" program implementation.

Automation Trainee

Isa do Brasil Industrial Automation

Dec 2000 – Mar 2001

Education / Training / Certificates3

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tuiuti University of Paraná

In Progress

3 years Degree - Electrical Technology

Federal Technological University of Paraná - UTFPR · Industrial Automation emphasis

2005

Electrotechnical Technician

Federal Technological University of Paraná – UTFPR

2001

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

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