Automation & Controls
PLC logic, HMIs, PID control, sensors, and industrial systems.
Automation · Controls · Engineering
Building practical systems with clarity and purpose.
I’m Abdullah Aboutaha, a Project Coordinator - Nuclear (Co-op) at Eclipse Automation and an Automation Systems Engineering student at McMaster. I connect technical requirements, practical controls work, and clear project delivery.
McMaster University
Oakville, Ontario
B.Tech. · Expected December 2026
Engineering portfolioControls, design, and technical execution
About
I like work that functions well and communicates clearly.
My background combines automation systems engineering, process automation, and business. At Eclipse, I coordinate nuclear project deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and project controls.
Most of my work sits where controls, electrical design, estimating, testing, and documentation meet. I learn best by working directly with the hardware, understanding the process, and leaving behind something clear enough for the next person to use.
Electrical & Technical Design
Schematics, component integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Tools & Documentation
Python, Excel automation, reporting, procedures, and structured technical information.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Automation Systems Engineering (Co-op)
Software Engineering specialization
Advanced Diploma
Chemical Engineering, Process Automation
Certificate
Business Management
Featured projects
A selection of things I’ve designed, built, and improved.
Capstone · Robotics
6-DOF Robotic Arm
A team capstone developing an affordable six-axis robotic arm. My contribution focuses on software development and system integration: connecting a custom teach-pendant interface to embedded motor control.
Demonstrated: UI-to-microcontroller communication, servo position commands, and adjustable motion timing in the first-phase prototype.
Phase 2 · Project plan · September–December 2026
MASQ V1.0 — Assembly, integration & validation
The Phase 2 plan develops a five-axis arm with CAN-based communication and teach-and-repeat operation. It covers mechanical and electrical completion, integration with the existing software, joint calibration, and testing.
My planned responsibilities: requirements review, parts procurement, and BOM finalization, alongside team testing and the final presentation.
Phase 1: my contribution, design decisions & results
My contribution
I contributed to software development and system integration, working on the connection between the teach-pendant interface, backend communication, and embedded control. Marcus J. Cameron focused on mechanical design and fabrication; Quinn Sheppard focused on electrical design and system architecture.
The integration challenge
The interface needed to send clear motor commands while leaving room for more joints and motion parameters. A simple ID:position text format was considered, but structured JSON made the commands easier to extend. A Flask web interface sends HTTP requests to a Python bridge, which formats commands for the Arduino over USB serial.
What the prototype demonstrated
End-to-end tests documented in the April 2026 report confirmed PC-to-microcontroller communication, absolute servo position commands, and adjustable motion timing. The interface used POST requests for motion commands and GET requests for system status. The project videos and images show prototype testing and the developing mechanical assembly.
From Phase 1 to Phase 2
The April report proposed further mechanical assembly, multi-motor control, and safety integration. The September Phase 2 plan defines the next build as MASQ V1.0, a five-axis arm using CAN-based communication. Its assembly, calibration, and validation milestones are planned work; the results above describe the Phase 1 prototype.
Mac Energy · Process Controls
PLC-Based PID Temperature Control
Supported the development and validation of a PLC-based PID system for regulating process heaters and pumps. Reviewed control-panel schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, then bench-tested sensor feedback, relay operation, and control response to identify issues before implementation.
Eclipse Automation · Nuclear Applications
Nuclear Applications Engineering Workbook
A centralized Excel and Python estimating system that organizes tender review, compliance, labor, material, panel, vendor, risk, and approval workflows while comparing historical quoted and actual costs.
Experience
Project delivery, automation, and practical experience.
Current Co-op
September 2026 - Present
Project Coordinator - Nuclear
Eclipse Automation · Cambridge, Ontario
Coordinate nuclear project scope and deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and project controls. Chair weekly coordination meetings, track schedules and action items, and support the resolution of design deviations and non-conformances while maintaining controlled documentation and traceability under CSA N299 practices.
2026 Co-op
May 2026 - August 2026
Applications Engineer - Nuclear
Eclipse Automation · Co-op · Cambridge, Ontario
Supported cost development for nuclear tooling and control-panel projects, including build-to-print and build-to-design estimates covering materials, assembly, quality, testing, commissioning, and shipping. Developed Excel and Python tools for historical cost comparison, pricing benchmarks, standardized panel costing, and RFQ requirement extraction.
Previous
September 2024 - September 2025
Electrical & PLC Programming Assistant
Mac Energy · Mississauga, Ontario
Supported control-panel design and project coordination for six building projects, reviewed electrical schematics and prepared project documentation in AutoCAD Electrical. Tested PID-based PLC temperature-control systems and coordinated installation activities across multiple projects.
Previous Co-op
April 2024 - September 2024
Restoration Coordinator
Region of Peel · Mississauga, Ontario
Supported restoration projects through field inspections, contractor coordination, and progress tracking. Worked with engineers, environmental specialists, and contractors to support project execution, regulatory compliance, and schedule adherence.
Previous Co-op
January 2024 - April 2024
Supply Chain Co-op
PepsiCo - Quaker · Peterborough, Ontario
Supported production troubleshooting, quality audits, and controlled documentation. Analyzed recurring production incidents and used manufacturing data to identify process improvements and support corrective actions.
Certifications
Technical training put into practice.
Certified Education Training
HandlingTool Operations and Programming
Completed through Mohawk College under a FANUC Certified CERT Instructor.
MathWorks
Simulink Onramp
Completed October 2, 2023
100% of the self-paced training course.
LinkedIn Learning
PLC Program Flow and Control Instructions
Completed February 25, 2023
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LinkedIn Learning
SOLIDWORKS: Design Study and Optimization
Completed February 25, 2023
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Hands-on work, tools, and project experience.
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Entrepreneurship
Building a company that can operate independently.
Founder & Manager · ABT Landscape and Renovation · March 2019 - Present
Ownership · Business Systems · Team Leadership
ABT Landscape and Renovation
Founded and scaled a landscaping and renovation company serving residential and commercial clients. I built repeatable systems for estimating, scheduling, client communication, staff coordination, and project tracking, allowing the team to manage daily operations and deliver work without my constant involvement.
340+Clients served
5Full-time employees managed
2019Founded
- 100 linear ft engineered retaining wall reaching 10 ft high
- 3,000 sq ft of interlock
- Fully functioning water fountain
Industry & Clubs
Professional involvement beyond project work.
Industry
Automation & Manufacturing Expos
I attend major industry events to see emerging robotics, controls, machine-vision, and manufacturing technology in practice, and to learn directly from the people building it.
Club Leadership
McMaster Palestinian Students’ Association
As Financial Planner, I manage budgets and event logistics, including Dine for Palestine, which raised $13,000 for humanitarian relief in Gaza.
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