James Clawson

About James Clawson

I develop automation and control systems that integrate hardware, instrumentation, and operator-facing applications. My background includes building C#/WPF applications for industrial PCs, integrating Beckhoff PLCs for safety and I/O, and developing software libraries to communicate with precision instruments via serial and TCP/IP protocols. I\'ve automated production processes that have tripled test throughput. I’ve worked in manufacturing and R&D environments where reliability, usability, and testability are critical. I enjoy building structured, maintainable systems that bridge the gap between hardware and software — and I’m especially interested in growing my expertise in embedded systems, low-level communication, and modern control architectures with PLCs. Skills: C#, WPF, MVVM PLC & Industrial PC integration (Beckhoff) Serial & network protocol communication (RS232, TCP/IP) Python scripting and test automation SQL-based configuration and test result storage

Experience

1. Controls Software Engineer

   MOXTEK

   Aug 2023 — Present · Orem, UT, US

   Automated X-ray production test systems using C#/WPF and Beckhoff PLCs, tripling test throughput and improving production consistency.Built modular precision instrument drivers and custom UI components as NuGet libraries to accelerate new automation deployments.

Education

• Brigham Young University - Idaho

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering

  2019 — 2022