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Adrian Gonzalez

San Antonio

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in fast-paced industrial environments. Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills enable the identification of solutions to complex challenges. Strong communication abilities facilitate collaboration across diverse teams, ensuring clarity and efficiency in all interactions. Committed to delivering high-quality results while adapting to dynamic work conditions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumentation & Controls

Microsoft
12.2025 - Current

• Provided instrumentation and controls support for critical facility systems, including calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of field instruments
• Performed routine and corrective calibration to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with operational and regulatory standards
• Verified signal integrity and accurate data flow from field sensors through control systems and HMIs
• Monitored equipment operation and system performance, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions
• Conducted regular operator rounds to inspect equipment, identify developing issues, and support continuous operation
• Worked closely with engineering and operations teams to minimize downtime and maintain mission critical infrastructure reliability

DATA & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Tesla
04.2021 - 08.2025
  • Utilizing Python and Jupyter Notebook for primary development, automation processes within MES (Manufacturing Execution System) environment are executed through proprietary APIs.
  • Working in conjunction with MES system administrators and stakeholders, recognizing automation opportunities and formulating solutions to meet overarching business objectives.
  • through development of customized scripts and applications, manufacturing workflows are optimized, promoting seamless integration and boosting operational efficiency.
  • utilizing Jupyter Notebook's flexible features in iterative development cycles to enhance prototyping, testing, and deployment of automation scripts
  • Leveraging customized SQL queries, data is effectively retrieved from multiple databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Presto) to satisfy precise analytical demands of quality engineers.
  • Focus on technical excellence includes offering extensive support and documentation for automated processes, enabling quality engineers to access actionable insights for informed decision-making.
  • Cultivate continuous improvement through diligent monitoring and fine-tuning of automated workflows, guaranteeing synchronization with changing business priorities and tech advancements while enabling quality engineers to derive valuable insights from data analytics.

SR. INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Installs, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs an array of field instruments, encompassing meters, transmitters, transducers, controllers, switches, solenoids, relays, control valves, regulators, actuators, positioners, and instrument loops.
  • Provides comprehensive service for both electronic and pneumatic field instruments, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
  • Conducts thorough inspections and tests of instrument operations and systems, utilizing pneumatic, electrical, and electronic testing devices, as well as precision measuring instruments, to diagnose faults accurately.
  • Supervises, monitors, and participates in various critical activities, including grounding, terminations, continuity checks, instrument installation, loop checks, and system function checks, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications during capital project installations.
  • Serves as a key technical resource for plant processes, equipment, and systems, offering valuable insights and expertise to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Actively engages in failure and root cause analysis, leading to the development and implementation of effective corrective action plans to address issues promptly and prevent recurrence.

INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Cacique
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Support remediation efforts related to calibration.
  • This includes an assessment of our internal calibration programs and identify any gaps as well as supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Apply measurement science, mathematics, and engineering to design and develop systems, equipment, and methods for calibrating electrical, mechanical, environmental, and/or chemical inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Identify and utilize appropriate measurement procedures.
  • Following all NIST and ISO 17025 standards and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
  • Perform corrective actions and assist with out of tolerance investigations to address identified measurement problems.
  • Review and update instrumentation related Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc.
  • Responsible for evaluating new software tools and components.

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

JPR Systems
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provide startup assistance, calibration, verification, and troubleshooting for a variety of instruments including transmitters, analyzers, recorders, flow tubes, and others used to monitor level, flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical measurements.
  • Maintain calibration documentation and certification, as well as create comprehensive project documentation for customers.
  • Resolve process engineering and design issues encountered during both commissioning and maintenance phases, ensuring smooth operation from start to finish.
  • Ensure compliance with customer regulations and standards throughout all service activities.
  • Conduct system-level training sessions at customer sites to ensure proper understanding and operation.
  • Manage service inventory according to company policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and submit field service reports on a daily basis to document work performed and outcomes.
  • Stay up-to-date with technology advancements and customer application requirements to provide informed support.
  • Collaborate with the Sales team to identify opportunities for future business development and service contract sales.

R&M Master Technician

Baker Hughes Inc
06.2008 - 03.2016

• Troubleshot, repaired, installed, and calibrated pneumatic, electronic, and HART protocol flow, pressure, level, and temperature instrumentation
• Applied working knowledge of control valves and positioners to diagnose and troubleshoot control loops
• Maintained and backed up equipment programs, configurations, and control system logic
• Served as shop lead for control system projects and production equipment installations
• Supported maintenance teams in resolving complex breakdowns and recurring equipment failures
• Acted as liaison between operations and IT, providing end user support for computer hardware, software, network switches, routers, and wireless access points
• Managed antivirus protection and backup and recovery solutions across control and support systems
• Developed Job Master templates and integrated them with data acquisition units to monitor flow, pressure, depth, weight, and other process variables
• Integrated field instrumentation with process control systems using bus based and conventional I O architectures
• Configured and programmed wireless instrumentation and BHI wireless equipment to interface with BHI data acquisition systems and software
• Participated in requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration, implementation, and testing of process control solutions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Colorado State University
Aurora, CO
01-2016

Master of Science - Software Development

Boston University
Boston, MA
09-2021

Skills

  • Python
  • Data Science & Machine Learning (scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, matplotlib, jupyter)
  • Unified Modeling Language (UML)
  • Linux Operating System (Kali Linux)
  • Java
  • Database Management (MSSQL Server, Presto MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL)
  • HTML, CSS, Javascript

Timeline

Instrumentation & Controls

Microsoft
12.2025 - Current

DATA & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Tesla
04.2021 - 08.2025

SR. INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
04.2019 - 04.2021

INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Cacique
03.2018 - 03.2019

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

JPR Systems
03.2016 - 03.2018

R&M Master Technician

Baker Hughes Inc
06.2008 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Colorado State University

Master of Science - Software Development

Boston University
Adrian Gonzalez