William Hughes, P.E.
About William Hughes, P.E.
William Hughes, P.E. is a Senior Automation Engineer with extensive experience in implementing safety systems and automation engineering. He has worked at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and MAVERICK Technologies, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering from Tennessee Technological University and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
William Hughes has been serving as a Senior Automation Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2013. In this role, he focuses on implementing automation solutions that adhere to industry standards. His expertise includes the application of safety systems in accordance with NFPA 85 and SIL (IEC 61508) standards. Hughes has contributed to various projects that enhance operational efficiency and safety in automation engineering.
Current Role at MAVERICK Technologies
Since 2019, William Hughes has held the position of Senior Engineer at MAVERICK Technologies, a Rockwell Automation Company, located in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this capacity, he specializes in project management, commissioning, and troubleshooting within the automation sector. His role involves collaborating with teams to deliver effective automation solutions tailored to client needs.
Education and Expertise
William Hughes earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he obtained a Master of Science in Bioengineering from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in automation engineering and related fields.
Background in Automation Engineering
Hughes has a diverse background in automation engineering, with experience in high energy process control applications, including fossil fuel power plants and supersonic wind tunnels. He has worked with various Distributed Control Systems, such as AC800M, Bailey Infi90, and ABB Harmony. His proficiency extends to Human-Machine Interfaces, including RSView, FactoryTalk, and WonderWare, as well as communications protocols like OPC, Modbus TCP, and Profibus.
Previous Experience and Roles
Prior to his current roles, William Hughes worked as a Summer Student Researcher at Tennessee Technological University in 1998 and served as Simulation Laboratory Manager at Arnold Engineering Development Center from 2000 to 2005. These positions provided him with foundational experience in simulation and research, contributing to his expertise in automation engineering.