Raza

Technical Director

Grace Automation & Engineering Services • Autônomo

Aug 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 9 mos

Founder & Lead Automation Engineer Delivering complete industrial automation solutions to international clients Leading PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS system design and integration Managing remote commissioning projects for manufacturing companies (USA & international) Designing scalable automation architectures for production lines and process industries Providing technical leadership, system troubleshooting, and optimization Industrial Automation Engineer Key Achievements: Founded and scaled an international automation engineering company serving global clients Successfully delivered full production line automation projects Implemented remote machine monitoring and control systems enabling global access Reduced downtime for manufacturing clients through optimized PLC architecture Developed reusable PLC frameworks and HMI templates improving engineering efficiency Completed multiple international projects with high client satisfaction Built secure remote commissioning capability, reducing on-site engineering costs Mentored interns and junior engineers, contributing to industry skill development Core Expertise Highlights: PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi) HMI & SCADA Development Industrial Networking & Communication Protocols System Architecture & Control Panel Design Production Line Automation Remote Diagnostics & Commissioning Legacy System Migration & Modernization IIoT & Smart Factory Integration (Previous Engineering Roles) Worked on Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Mitsubishi platforms Developed PLC logic for machines, conveyors, batching systems, and process control Designed operator-friendly HMI interfaces and SCADA dashboards Integrated industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC) Performed on-site commissioning and system upgrades