Mason Jeffers | Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer | Robotics, Controls & Defense Systems

I’m a DCS Engineer at Siemens specializing in PCS7 distributed control systems for industrial automation, with prior experience in defense unmanned systems at SCI Technology. My career spans production-scale control systems, defense platform engineering, and advanced robotics R&D.

Bridging Defense Engineering, Production Automation, and Advanced Robotics R&D — My background combines three complementary domains:

Industrial Control Systems (Current): At Siemens, I engineer enterprise-grade PCS7 DCS for manufacturing automation—SCADA architecture, SIL-rated safety systems, and real-time control protocols (Profibus/Profinet/Modbus).
Defense Unmanned Systems (Former): At SCI Technology, I contributed to the Aeroguard counter-UAS platform as a mechanical design engineer, working cross-functionally on defense drone systems with emphasis on rapid R&D prototyping and DFA principles.
Advanced Robotics R&D (Ongoing): Personal projects include restoring and integrating a Mitsubishi RV-6SDL-S15 industrial robot with ROS, machine vision (OpenCV), and custom end-effector development—applying industrial automation rigor to experimental robotics.

This convergence of defense systems engineering, production automation, and robotics R&D positions me to bridge operational requirements with innovative automation solutions. I thrive at the intersection of mechanical design, control systems, and software integration.

Technical Expertise

Industrial Control Systems

Siemens PCS7 DCS programming and configuration
PLC programming with STEP 7/TIA Portal
SCADA/HMI development and operator interfaces
Process automation and manufacturing control
Safety systems (SIL-rated control logic)
Industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus)
Real-time control loops and deterministic systems

Robotics & Automation

Robot programming and motion control
ROS (Robot Operating System) integration
Industrial robot restoration and calibration
Machine vision integration (OpenCV, vision-guided automation)
End-effector and tooling design
Harmonic drive systems and servo motors
Trajectory planning and kinematics

Unmanned Systems & Defense Technology

Counter-UAS platform design and integration (Aeroguard)
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Defense systems mechanical design
Cross-functional collaboration in defense R&D environments
Rapid prototyping for operational deployment

Software & Systems Integration

Python and C++ for automation scripting
TCP/IP and serial communication protocols
Control system architecture and design
Cross-functional hardware/software integration
Git version control and documentation

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks CAD design and modeling
CNC manufacturing and tooling
Design-for-automation (DFA) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
Rapid prototyping (3D printing, additive manufacturing)
End-effector and fixture design

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University

Certifications

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate GMP Certification