Hello! 👋
I'm Phill Scargill
Control Systems Engineer
📍 Austin, TX 🤠

Thinking in ladder logic 🪜
About Me
Experienced Control Systems Engineer with over 7 years of hands-on expertise in automation across industrial, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Multidisciplinary background in PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, full-stack software development, system administration, and eCommerce operations. Relocated to the U.S. with valid work authorization (EAD). Currently exploring new Control Systems Engineering roles while actively developing open-source software.
Technical Skills
PLC Programming SCADA/HMI Python JavaScript Node.js C# Docker Linux Git
Projects
Experience
Web Developer & eCommerce Marketer
Freelance
- Developed cryptocurrency project websites and built Shopify/Etsy stores
- Automated inventory/shipping via scripts and 3PL APIs
- Implemented data-driven social media and A/B testing strategies
Technical Support Engineer
Hyve Managed Hosting
- Maintained Windows/Linux cloud servers and deployed/provisioned VMs
- Designed analytics software to monitor server and VM metrics
- Provided customer-facing issue resolution and technical support
Control Systems Engineer
Néos Superform
- Designed, programmed, and commissioned PLC-based systems
- Upgraded existing safety and automation logic
- Collaborated across mechanical and software teams
- Provided training and technical documentation
Control Systems Engineer
Cepha Controls
- Delivered end-to-end automation projects globally including UAE
- Designed PLC/SCADA/HMI using ladder, structured text, and FBD
- Worked across oil & gas, manufacturing, and renewable energy domains
Education
BSc (Honors) in Computer and IT
Open University
- Currently pursuing degree in Computer and IT
- Focus on software development and systems engineering
- Balancing education with professional experience
IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification
CompTIA
- Completed IT Fundamentals certification
- Demonstrated core IT knowledge and skills
- Foundation for advanced IT certifications
Robotics Course
MAKE UK
- Completed specialized robotics training program
- Enhanced automation and control systems knowledge
- Applied robotics principles to industrial automation