Siemens PLC & Automation
TIA Portal, STEP 7, S7-1200/S7-1500, ET 200SP, LAD, SCL, FBD, sequential control, state machines, PID, motion control, Technology Objects, diagnostics, TCP/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, IO-Link.
Bradford, UK
Hamed AdefuwaSenior Electrical & Controls Engineer
Siemens PLCs & HMIs, IO-Link, electrical panel design and end-to-end project delivery – from the largest rolling bascule bridge in the country and 350 MN forging presses to desktop engineering trainers for colleges and universities.
£145MGull Wing rolling bascule bridge
350 MNClosed-die forging press
11,000+YouTube subscribers
About
I specialise in Siemens PLCs & HMIs (WinCC Unified), IO-Link, electrical panel design and end-to-end project management, including risk assessments, FMEAs, FATs, SATs and ISO documentation.
In recent years I have worked on large-scale hydraulic forging presses, the largest rolling bascule bridge in the country, and desktop engineering training systems for colleges and universities.
I run an engineering YouTube channel with over 11,000 subscribers, and I've authored books on industrial automation, including “Complying with EN 60204-1: A Comprehensive Guide for Control Engineers”.
- Role
- Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer, Matrix TSL
- Location
- Bradford, UK
- Degree
- BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Leeds Beckett – First-Class Honours
- Also
- BTEC Level 3 Software Development – Distinction
My experience across the automation stack
From the sensor on the machine to the ERP in the back office. Hover over a layer to see what I have built there, or click to pin it open.
Latest videos
Projects
Skills
Safety, Standards & Compliance
EN 60204-1, EN ISO 13849, IEC 62061, CE/UKCA, risk assessments, FMEA, safety relays and PLCs, SIL/PL assessments, ISO quality processes, FDS, FAT, SAT and commissioning.
Control Systems & Power
400 V three-phase distribution, control panel engineering, Siemens 3WL ACBs, 3RV motor protection, LSI settings, SIRIUS 3RW soft starters, SINAMICS G120 drives, diesel generators.
Electrical CAD & Hardware
EPLAN Electric P8, SkyCAD Electrical, schematics, panel layouts, I/O wiring, terminal schedules, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations, earthing and bonding, panel assembly and testing.
HMI, SCADA & Software
WinCC Unified, WinCC Comfort, WinCC SCADA V7.5, Ignition Vision & Perspective, JavaScript/Electron desktop HMIs, alarm management, data acquisition, remote diagnostics.
Manufacturing & Digital
Custom MES built on SQL & PostgreSQL, CIM50, Jobshop, Epicor, SAP, Sage, ERP/MES integration, production monitoring, traceability, Python, JavaScript, MQTT, Node-RED, Raspberry Pi.
Drives, Hydraulics & Process
Three-phase motor control, hydraulic power units, variable displacement pumps, proportional valves, cylinders, LVDTs, closed-loop PID, flow and pressure regulation, hydraulic commissioning.
Experience
Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer · Matrix TSL, Halifax Feb 2026 – Present
- Developing a dual-conveyor Smart Factory automation platform with Siemens PLC/HMI control, IO-Link, AI vision inspection, pneumatic rejection, gantry handling and robotic sorting.
- Integrating IO-Link masters, smart sensors and industrial Ethernet; developing the Smart Sensors training product.
- Own R&D ISO documentation and a structured product-development process: design reviews, technical records, manufacturing handover.
- Building a custom MES and improving ERP/MES workflows, production visibility, traceability and data consistency.
- Coordinate technical delivery across R&D and production: electrical design, control integration, risk assessments, validation.
Electrical Engineering Product Manager · Matrix TSL, Halifax Aug 2024 – Feb 2026
- Developed the Industrial Maintenance training range for learners aged 16–21, combining PLC programming with practical maintenance and fault-finding.
- Programmed Siemens S7-1200 PLCs and HMIs for the PLC Fundamentals and Closed Loop Maintenance trainers, plus Siemens LOGO! applications.
- Engineered a dual-loop PID liquid-flow control system with pump, proportional valve and flow instrumentation.
- Implemented simulated sensor, actuator and process faults for students to diagnose and restore.
- Delivered products from requirements and prototyping through PLC/HMI software, BOMs, documentation, testing and manufacturing handover.
Electrical Controls Engineer · Oilgear UK, Leeds May 2022 – Jul 2024
- PLC/HMI programming and commissioning for major hydraulic projects, including a 350 MN closed-die forging press and the £145 million Gull Wing rolling bascule bridge.
- All PLC programming for SINAMICS G120 drives and SIRIUS 3RW soft starters, plus all HMI programming, on the 350 MN forging press.
- Full PLC and HMI programming and commissioning for the Gull Wing bridge, including hydraulic power units and Cummins diesel-generator comms over Modbus.
- Led commissioning of 400 V LV distribution panels: FAT at panel builders, SAT, initial power-up and LSI protection settings on ACBs; commissioned Siemens 3WL and 3RV breakers.
- Produced EPLAN P8 schematics, panel designs, hardware configurations, BOMs and procurement documentation; used Epicor ERP for project setup and costs.
- Wrote FDS, risk assessments, OEM manuals and ISO audit records; carried out the FMEA for the Gull Wing bridge; trained apprentices and operators.
Business Energy Broker · Self-employed, Bradford 2016 – 2022
Helped small and medium businesses manage electricity and gas contracts, including renewals and complaints handling.
BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2019 – 2022
Leeds Beckett University – First-Class Honours. Earlier: BTEC Level 3 Software Development, City and Islington College, London – Distinction.