ZEID YOUSEF
Windsor,ON
Summary
Results-driven Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in hardware design, PLC/HMI development, and system optimization. Proven track record in improving manufacturing performance, reducing downtime, and delivering efficient automation solutions. Strong background in testing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration across automotive and industrial environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Controls Engineer
General Motors
Lake Orion, Mi
09.2026 - Current
- Provide controls engineering support for automated Body Shop manufacturing systems, troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, I/O, industrial networks, and field devices to minimize production downtime.
- Diagnose PLC logic, equipment sequences, interlocks, permissives, and communication faults using PLC programs, electrical schematics, I/O documentation, HMI diagnostics, and controls drawings.
- Troubleshoot and validate robot-to-PLC and PLC-to-equipment communication, including handshake signals, permissives, fault conditions, and cycle sequencing.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on recurring controls failures, implementing corrective actions that enhanced equipment reliability and minimized production downtime.
- Executed SCS checks and Yellow/Red tag process for GM process controls at Orion Assembly, ensuring compliance with GM error-proofing and containment standards to uphold operational integrity.
Controls Engineer (Hardware & Software)
KUKA
Clinton Township, MI
11.2024 - 09.2026
- Supported Allen-Bradley / Studio 5000 environments for controls troubleshooting and ladder logic monitoring.
- Worked with Siemens TIA Portal for PLC troubleshooting, I/O verification, alarm monitoring, and HMI diagnostics.
- Troubleshot field I/O, safety circuits, relays, contactors, Ethernet communication issues, and robot-to-PLC communication faults.
- Coordinated commissioning activities, panel validation, hardware bring-up, and signal verification during equipment integration.
- Designed and modified electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN for industrial automation systems.
Research and Development Engineer
APAGCoSyst
Windsor, ON
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Used Python for engineering scripting, automation support, testing activities, and workflow optimization.
- Applied MATLAB for signal analysis, simulations, control systems analysis, and engineering calculations.
- Worked on embedded systems involving PCB development, hardware validation, motor control systems, and embedded debugging.
- Used C/C++ for controls related development, hardware integration, embedded systems support, and debugging activities.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on manufacturing improvements and root cause investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science Honors - Electrical Engineering Co-op
University of Windsor
Windsor, ONSkills
- PLC, HMI, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
- AutoCAD Electrical, E-Plan, KiCAD, OrCAD, LTSpice, Logisim, SAP
- C, C, Python, MATLAB
- Industrial Automation, Embedded Systems, Controls Troubleshooting, Robotic Integration
Timeline
Process Controls Engineer
General Motors
09.2026 - Current
Controls Engineer (Hardware & Software)
KUKA
11.2024 - 09.2026
Research and Development Engineer
APAGCoSyst
09.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science Honors - Electrical Engineering Co-op
University of Windsor