Worked with multiple OEMs standards including Mercedes Benz Integra Wave 4 (Safety Certified), Wave 5, and Wave 6 (Safety Certified), Mercedes Benz powertrain (MBUSI), VASS5 (VW), as well as miscellaneous projects from TIA versions ranging from 15 to 18
Allen Bradley / Rockwell
1756 ControlLogix Modules
2 yrs★★★★★
Worked with Allen Bradley/Rockwell projects, mainly for GM projects using GCCS-2 programming standard, as well as miscellaneous projects
Professional Competencies 3
installation and commissioning
★★★★★
I have experience with electrical installation, including panel building, as well as PLC commissioning side of line building
PLC Programming
★★★★★
My main skill is PLC programming with emphasis of commissioning. I have been a PLC programmer for over 8 years with commissioning experience in the USA, Mexico, and South Africa
SCADA
★★★★☆
Along with PLC programming I have some SCADA experience, mainly with Wonderware InTouch 2014
Applications 5
Commissioning
★★★★★
HMI
★★★★★
Installation
★★★★★
Integration
★★★★★
Troubleshooting
★★★★★
My Business
Company Name
SmithTech Automation and Software
Work Preferences
✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles
✓5 references on filePeer references
Work Experience6
Controls Engineer
SmithTech Automation
Jun 2021 – Dec 2023
PLC specialist. Controls support in MBUSI battery plant in Alabama, as well as projects in MBUSI Assembley plant.
Projects for Kuka at GM with GCCS-2 standard
Controls Engineer
Gizmologix
Nov 2020 – Jun 2021
PLC specialist, working on projects for Kuka/GM
Controls Engineer
XNW Robots/Auto Dalian
Jul 2020 – Nov 2020
PLC specialist working on MBSA project W206 with Integra Wave 6
Controls Engineer
Atmolinx
Jul 2018 – Jul 2020
PLC specialist working on projects for Ford, Boeing, and Mercedes Benz (Integra Wave 5)
Controls Engineer
SAR Electronic
Aug 2015 – Jun 2018
PLC Specialist. Worked on multiple projects at Mercedes Benz SA, with Integra Wave 5, including Lenze drives and safety device commissioning
Project Engineer
Dürr South Africa
Aug 2013 – Jun 2015
Installation, wiring, supervision, and PLC programming on multiple projects
Education / Training / Certificates7
VASS5
Volkswagen SA Training Centre · PLC Programming
2024
VASS6
Volkswagen SA Training Centre · PLC Programming
2024
Global Common Controls Software (GCCS-2)
Macomb Community College · General Motors PLC standard
2020
GCCH1 Certified
Macomb Community College · General Motors Hardware Design Standard
2020
Integra Wave 6
Mercedes Benz Training Centre South Africa · PLC Programming and Safety
2020
Integra Wave 4
Mercedes Benz Training Centre South Africa · PLC and safety
2015
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University · Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering
2014
What does Alexander do?
Alexander is an Automation Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Alexander located?
Alexander is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
What does Alexander specialize in?
Alexander works with Siemens and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as an Automation Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
How do I connect with or hire Alexander?
Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Alexander can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.
