Perhaps they could work together (Under the most dire of circumstances of course)? Shockwave is quite the scientist.
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Name: Shockwave
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male personality
Race: Cybertronian
Personality: Shockwave naturally only serves his one true master: logic. He's willing to ignore petty squabbles and jabs at him, and will only do what he finds logical. Megatron is pleased by his dedication and his competence stemming from it, starkly contrasting with the egotistical and gloating Starscream. His passive nature to goings-on around him may paint him as apathetic, but whoever believes that is writing their death warrant. Shockwave is as brutal and fierce as any Decepticon warrior, and has the strength and durability to withstand everything from explosions to Autobot assault. He does not take well to attempts on his life or his experiments failing or being tampered with. Primus help you if you actually do break his seemingly eternal calm. 
Planet of Origin: Cybertron
Powers/Abilities: The ability to transform into a cybertronian jet, as well as extreme mechanical/medical skills. He is also quite skilled in combat. 
Weapons/Items: Blast cannon on his left arm - a custom weapon almost as strong as a fusion cannon, and is permanently affixed to his left arm due to Grimlock having bitten the old arm off.
Other: He is the Decepticon's medic and chief scientist.