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Resume and professional experience of Mason Jeffers - Control Systems Engineer

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Name Mason Jeffers
Label Control Systems Engineer
Email masonjeffers0@gmail.com
Phone (334) 449-2423
Url https://masonjeffers21.github.io
Summary Control Systems 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. I bridge defense systems engineering, production automation, and robotics innovation—thriving at the intersection of mechanical design, control systems, and software integration.

Work

  • 2023 - Present
    DCS Engineer - Siemens PCS7 Specialist
    Siemens
    Industrial automation engineer specializing in Siemens PCS7 distributed control systems for manufacturing and process automation. Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade control systems with focus on reliability, safety, and performance.
    • Configure and program Siemens PCS7 DCS for industrial process control and automation
    • Develop SCADA/HMI operator interfaces for real-time monitoring and control
    • Implement SIL-rated safety control logic for critical manufacturing processes
    • Design and troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus)
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software) on automation projects
    • Apply deterministic real-time control principles from DCS engineering to robotics research
  • 2021 - 2023
    Mechanical Design Engineer (CO-OP)
    SCI Technology
    Mechanical design engineer for Aeroguard counter-UAS defense system. Contributed to mechanical design, system integration, and manufacturing engineering for defense unmanned aerial platforms in a fast-paced R&D environment.
    • Designed mechanical components and assemblies for Aeroguard counter-UAS defense platform
    • Created 3D CAD models and technical drawings for CNC manufacturing and rapid prototyping
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, systems) on UAS integration and testing
    • Applied design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-automation (DFA) principles to defense systems
    • Supported iterative R&D prototype builds and design validation in operational context
    • Contributed to mechanical subsystem development for defense unmanned systems

Education

Skills

Industrial Control Systems
Siemens PCS7 DCS
STEP 7/TIA Portal PLC Programming
SCADA/HMI Development
Safety Systems (SIL-rated)
Profibus/Profinet/Modbus
Process Automation
Real-time Control
Robotics & Automation
Robot Programming & Integration
ROS (Robot Operating System)
Motion Control & Planning
Servo Systems
Industrial Robotics
Automation Architecture
Machine Vision Integration
Unmanned Systems
UAS Operations (FAA Part 107)
Counter-UAS Systems
Defense Platform Integration
UAS Mechanical Design
System Integration & Testing
Software & Systems
Python
C++
Git/GitHub
TCP/IP & Serial Communication
Linux
System Integration
OpenCV
Mechanical Engineering
SolidWorks CAD
CNC Manufacturing
DFA/DFM
Defense Systems Design
Mechanical Assembly
3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping

Certificates

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Federal Aviation Administration 2021

Projects

  • Industrial Robot Arm Restoration & ROS Integration
    Restored and integrated a Mitsubishi RV-6SDL-S15 6-axis industrial robot with ROS for advanced automation R&D. Complete mechanical refurbishment, controller reverse engineering, and custom software development.
    • Mechanical restoration: Rebuilt J2 harmonic drive, AC servo motors, and all 6 axes
    • Communication: Developed Python interface for Ethernet (Modbus/TCP) and RS-232 control
    • Integration: RT Toolbox2 for MELFA BASIC programming and real-time telemetry
    • Architecture: Designed modular control system with error handling and state management
    • Machine Vision: Integrated OpenCV for vision-guided automation and adaptive control
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
    Defense counter-UAS engineering and university rocketry drone payload development spanning both professional and academic experience in unmanned systems.
    • Auburn University Rocketry Association (2019-2023): Designed autonomous quadcopter payload for rocket deployment, parachute descent, and soil sample collection
    • SCI Technology Aeroguard (2021-2023): Mechanical design engineering for counter-UAS defense platform with cross-functional system integration
    • Compact packaging design: Quadcopter with folding mechanisms to fit tubular rocket body
    • Applied DFA/DFM principles to defense unmanned systems in iterative R&D environment
    • FAA Part 107 certified for UAS operations and flight dynamics
  • Homelab Infrastructure
    Proxmox-based virtualization server for development, testing, and automation experimentation.
    • Self-hosted development environment for automation projects
    • Docker containerization and orchestration
    • Network configuration and systems administration
  • Personal Portfolio Website
    Developed personal website using Jekyll static site generator and GitHub Pages to showcase engineering projects, technical skills, and professional experience.
    • Built with Jekyll framework and al-folio theme for clean, responsive design
    • Automated deployment via GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
    • Custom project pages with technical documentation and imagery
    • Integrated JSON Resume standard for structured CV data