11/4/2009
The International Society of Automation (ISA) Fellow designation means that an unbiased, dedicated group representing the industry has recognized the professional contributions of Robert Heider SI'96. Fellow candidates are processed through the society’s Admissions Committee, and are elected by ISA’s Executive Board. Those granted Fellow Member status receive a Fellow pin and a commemorative plaque during the society’s annual meeting.
Heider is senior control system engineer at Confluence Solar, where he is part of a group responsible for the design, development, process simulation and commissioning of instrumentation, system, and automation of processes and equipment with which to produce silicon material for the photovoltaic industry.
Prior to joining Confluence Solar, Heider spent over 30 years with Monsanto, where he was responsible for the specification, design and commissioning of process control computers in Monsanto petro-chemical plants worldwide. He has authored numerous papers and contributed to a chapter to one book.
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