Qiyaamudeen De Klerk

Commissioning & Site Installation as Electrical and Control Systems Engineer

• Served as the lead programmer for the AMG Axle Bush Press In - Press Out assembly line, including integration of a Kuka handling robot
• Gained experience with Fanuc handling robots during onsite variant and part-type additions
• Led programming efforts for Atlas Copco Bolting Tools during configuration, setup, and integration for a differential assembly line
• Gained expertise in integrating high-precision gauging systems with micron-level accuracy, verified through periodic checks for reliability
• Applied vision system skills for advanced object detection and configuration
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate control systems into larger projects
• Worked closely with clients during onsite installations, both locally and internationally, ensuring all requirements were met
• Served as a subject matter expert within the control systems team, mentoring graduate engineers and vacation students on best practices
• Adjusted to providing remote support for production and onsite installations in response to COVID-related restrictions
• Showed adaptability and flexibility in managing shifting priorities and project scope changes, positively contributing to the team's success
• Set up and configured drives to control ball screws on the XY-axis plane, integrating technology objects for positional and speed control
• Created detailed project documentation, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer to other engineers and stakeholders
• Implemented safety protocols within control systems designs, reducing risk of accidents during operation.

Programming & Commissioning of Power Train Differential Line

• Learned to understand and apply company standards in PLC programming
• Gained experience in designing & developing PLC and HMI control logic using various programming languages
• Adapted quickly to integrating diverse hardware and software applications
• Enhanced troubleshooting skills by actively engaging in diagnosing programming errors, network loops, and electrical faults

Electrically Assisted Assembly Process of Various Projects

• Gained proficiency in reading and interpreting EPLAN electrical & pneumatic drawings
• Prepared cable identifiers for terminations
• Prepared & installed cable trucking for efficient routing
• Assembled panel enclosures for mounting components such as PLCs, PSUs, isolators, low voltage drives, network switches, etc.
• Gained hands-on experience with single-phase and three-phase panel and machine wiring
• Learned to terminate and route network cables
• Performed point-to-point cable termination
• Acquired skills in routing pneumatic pipes

Assembling IoT-Based Agricultural Systems for Smart Farming

• Performed surface mount soldering of printed circuit boards (PCB's).
• Prepared cables, antennas and enclosures for system assembly
• Programmed microcontroller's by loading Python code for smart farming control
• Conducted initial testing of assembled products to ensure basic functionality before comprehensive testing was carried out by onsite technicians
• Completed quality assurance checklists before packaging assembled products for client delivery