Hein Esterhuyse
Controls Project Engineer
- Role
- Agc Engineer at Insight Global
- Location
- Franklin, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hein Esterhuyse
I\'m a seasoned Controls Project Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience designing, programming, and delivering automation systems across the automotive and manufacturing sectors in the U.S, Germany, and South Africa.My expertise spans AGV systems, PLC & SCADA programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMI development, and industrial communication protocols. I\'ve led major implementations at OEMs like Ford, GM, and Mercedes-Benz, consistently delivering solutions that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and integrate seamlessly with complex manufacturing ecosystems. What sets me apart is my full-stack control systems knowledge—from initial concept to commissioning—and my ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure. I’m passionate about mentoring junior engineers, driving plant improvements, and staying ahead of the curve with emerging tech. Always curious, always building, always optimizing.
Experience
Agc Engineer
Feb 2024 — Present · Lake Orion, MI, US
Execution of Material Automation Systems in GM – Orion RESS plantCommunication/support and integrate supplier solutionsValidate system functionalities and ensure GM GCCS standards are followedProvide technical and continuous improvement support for newly integrated systems
Education
CTI Education Group
Computer science diploma, Information Technology
2001 — 2002
Nelson Mandela University
ND Electrical Engineering, Light Current
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Automotive
- Plc Programming
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical Engineering
- Intouch
- Dcs
- Allen-Bradley
- Hmis
- Sew
- Plc Allen Bradley
- Step 5 Plc
- Controlnet
- Lenze
- Lean Manufacturing
- Plc
- Kuka
- Instrumentation
- Calibration
- Wincc
- Plc Siemens
- Labview
- Project Engineering
- Process Automation
- Sql Server
- Control Systems Design
- Manufacturing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Control
- Robotics
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Fmea
- Automation
- Electricians
- Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Electronics
- Allen Bradley
- Process Engineering
- Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
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