
Peter Philip
@peterphilip
Automation specialist at PR Automation who designed and built AXTRIVO, a browser-based SCADA/MES and OEE platform.
What I'm looking for
At PR Automation, which I founded, I provide PLC programming, robot programming, commissioning and technical support for manufacturers. I also designed and built AXTRIVO, a browser-based SCADA/MES platform with OEE and defect-rate KPIs, alerts, production orders and shift reports.
I built AXTRIVO Edge around Raspberry Pi 5 devices that read Siemens S7-1200 and Mitsubishi Q PLCs and publish data over secure MQTT. At PR Automation, I also built robot and PLC training stations, including robot cells around seven KUKA robots.
At Samsung SA Production, I led five Automation Technicians, and our team completed more than 400 projects, including installing new machines and designing and building machines in-house. I later managed all Production and Automation teams; before Samsung, I supported the Paint Shop Automation team at Toyota SA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Owner
PR Automation (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)
Founded and runs an industrial automation company and training centre, providing PLC programming, robot integration, and SCADA/MES solutions. Designed and built AXTRIVO, a browser-based SCADA/MES platform, and developed training stations for KUKA robots.
Managed all production and automation teams at Samsung's TV manufacturing plant. Oversaw automation projects and team leadership.
Led a team of five automation technicians in the Production Innovation Department, completing over 400 projects including machine installation and in-house machine design and build.
Technical Expert Automation
Toyota SA
Jan 2007 - Dec 2014 (7 years 11 months)
Provided technical support for the Paint Shop Automation team, assisting section artisans. Received specialized training in robotics, PLCs, SCADA, and VSDs.
Electronic Engineering Technician
Control Instruments Shurlok
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as an electronic engineering technician, likely involved in instrumentation and control systems.
Marine Electronics Technician
Pertec Durban
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as a marine electronics technician, likely involved in installation and maintenance of electronic systems on vessels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma, Electronic Engineering
2002 - 2005
Completed a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering with a focus on Telecommunications.
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Electronic Engineering
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering, but the degree was discontinued and remains incomplete.
Engineering Skills Training Centre
Trade Tested Electrician, Electrical
Completed trade testing to become a qualified electrician.
merSETA
Facilitator and Assessor, Education and Training
2026 - 2026
Registered as a merSETA assessor and completed facilitator training.
Pro Training Academy
Introduction to Mitsubishi Q/A Series PLC Programming, PLC Programming
Completed an introductory course on Mitsubishi Q/A Series PLC programming.
Toyota SA
Kawasaki Robotics Maintenance, Robotics
Completed training in Kawasaki Robotics maintenance.
Kawasaki Machine Systems and Engineering
Kawasaki Robotics Engineering and Maintenance, Robotics
Completed engineering and maintenance training for Kawasaki robotics.
Rockwell Automation
RSLogix 5000 Programming Level 2, PLC Programming
Completed Level 2 programming training for RSLogix 5000.
Pro Training Academy
Mitsubishi Q/A Series PLC Programming Level 2, PLC Programming
Completed Level 2 programming training for Mitsubishi Q/A Series PLCs.
NOSA
General Machinery Regulations (GMR2.1), Safety Regulations
Completed training on General Machinery Regulations (GMR2.1).
Toyota SA
Introduction to Toyopuc PLC Programming, PLC Programming
Completed an introductory course on Toyopuc PLC programming.
WIKA SA
WIKA Gauge Calibration, Instrumentation
Completed training on WIKA gauge calibration.
Wonderware SA
Wonderware SCADA Development Level 1, SCADA
Completed Level 1 training in Wonderware SCADA development.
EHI (Effective Human Intervention)
Instrumentation Engineering Explained, Instrumentation Engineering
Completed a course on instrumentation engineering.
Modena
Autodesk Inventor Fundamentals, 3D Modelling
Completed fundamentals training in Autodesk Inventor.
Jendamark
KUKA Robot Programming 1, Robotics
Completed Level 1 training in KUKA robot programming.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
prautomation.co.zaSalary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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