Controls Systems Engineer

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Candidate No.
1511987

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1511987

INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST | PLC, SCADA, MES INTEGRATION | FOOD & PHARMA AUTOMATION

Core Expertise

  • Industrial control systems architecture for PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA and MES integrations.
  • PLC programming and migration across Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, and Omron platforms.
  • Automation for food and pharmaceutical production, including cGMP-compliant system design.
  • Motion control and VFD integration for high-speed packaging and material handling.
  • Project leadership for full lifecycle delivery: design, commissioning, validation, and support.

Project Background

  • Led PLC upgrades and legacy conversions to Siemens TIA, improving line throughput and reliability.
  • Designed and commissioned ultrasonic cutting and inline processing systems for high-volume production.
  • Developed multi-camera machine vision solutions to reduce rework and maintain continuous product flow.
  • Managed multi-contractor installations for truck loading, conveyor networks, and complex material handling.
  • Delivered SCADA, MQTT and OPC UA integrations with ERP/MES to support OEE optimisation and reporting.

Key Skills

  • Siemens TIA Portal | S7-1200/1500 | Step 7 | PCS7
  • Rockwell RSLogix / Studio 5000 | Mitsubishi GX Works | Omron CX-Programmer
  • SCADA & HMI: WinCC | Aveva | iFix | Wonderware | Vijeo | EcoStruxure
  • Industrial networks & protocols: Profinet | EtherNet/IP | Profibus | Modbus | DeviceNet | OPC UA
  • Motion & drives: Servo | VFD | SEW | Danfoss | Encoder systems
  • Machine vision & sensors: Cognex | Keyence | Laser | Ultrasonic | Flow & weight measurement
  • Languages & databases: VB | C# | JavaScript | SQL
  • Standards & documentation: cGMP | IEC 61508 | FDS/URS/FAT/SAT | Electrical schematics

Education

  • Bachelors Degree — Computer Science (equivalent), University of West of England
  • A-Levels — Biology and Sport Studies; GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

Awards & Recognition

  • Patent: Double Dough Detection System implemented across industrial bakery lines

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned industrial controls specialist with 30+ years delivering PLC, SCADA, and MES projects in food and pharmaceutical environments. Proven record of improving throughput, reducing downtime, and leading multi-contractor installations; strong hands-on programming and migration experience enables rapid impact on production automation initiatives.

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