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ANGEL L. VÁZQUEZ

Titusville,FL

Summary

Results-driven Controls Engineer with 19+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing automated control systems in the aerospace, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. Skilled in electrical controls design, PLC programming, system troubleshooting, and applying innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency and reliability. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and exceed client expectations. Seeking to contribute technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a dynamic engineering team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Controls Engineer

Blue Origin
Merritt Island, FL
01.2019 - Current
  • Led the design, installation, and testing of the ground control systems for key launch support elements, including the Transporter Erector (TE), TE Table, Mobile Test Stand (MTS), and LC-11, among others, as part of the New Glenn program.
  • Developed detailed electrical schematics, panel assembly drawings, and technical documentation such as unit test procedures, installation test procedures, and comprehensive test reports.
  • Provided hands-on support throughout fabrication and installation phases, ensuring alignment with system specifications and standards.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation equipment to validate functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
  • Spearheaded project planning, scheduling, and resource management for control systems integration and commissioning, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.

Control & Instrumentation Group Manager

Jacobs
Kennedy Space Center, FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Planning, designing, and overseeing projects that supports NASA’s KSC ground system
  • Create budgets for upcoming projects
  • Interviewing and hiring new personnel
  • Communicating with key stakeholders and customer to determine project goals and objectives and report on outcomes

Electrical Engineer I – V

ASRC Aerospace / SGT / Jacobs
Kennedy Space Center, FL
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Thermal Control System and Cryogenic Lead Design Engineer – Lead the design activities of the Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS), Cryogenic systems for the Space Launch System (SLS)
  • Design a control system that uses single phase / three phase AC and DC to regulate temperature in multiple areas in the vehicle and the design of the control system that manage the vehicle's fuel LH2 and LO2 distribution
  • Develop project’s technical drawings such as: GIS (Ground Integrated Schematic), CID (Cable Interconnect Diagram), Block diagrams, Concept Diagrams, hardware assembly drawings, cable assembly drawings, electrical assemblies, single line diagrams, etc
  • Develop and review of technical documents such as: BOM, training plans, system requirements, operation and maintenance documents, technical manuals, fabrication instructions, user manuals, etc
  • Assist Project Manager and System Engineer to prepare cost estimates and schedules projections, conduct technical design meetings, prepare and submit group’s status reports to customers, present engineering reviews
  • Plan, coordinate and support fabrication and assembly of control system equipment within multiple groups
  • Selected Accomplishment: Recipient of the KSC Certificate of Appreciation in 2014
  • Successful design of the control system for all the vehicle heaters located at the rocket’s Boosters, Core Stage and the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage areas
  • Successful fabrication and assembly of 8 control enclosures
  • Ground Special Power Lead Software Developer – Successful design and testing of the PLC codes for GSP and GMPS (Ground Main Propulsion System) at the Pad B, MPPF (Multi Payload Processing Facility) and ML GSE
  • Selected Accomplishment: Recipient of the KSC Certificate of Appreciation in 2010
  • Successful development and deployment of the PLC codes at Pad B, MPPF and ML
  • Successfully develop the PLC codes for the GSP Vehicle DC power
  • Successfully develop accelerated prototypes for TCS and GSP
  • Lead the activities to integrate the PLC, the HMI and simulation stations
  • KGCS (Kennedy Ground Control Subsystem) Component Qualification Engineer – Responsible for the development, review and execution of environmental, EMI/EMC and vibration test procedures and reports
  • Analyze and process data required for engineering design
  • Develop, plan and execute unit test procedures
  • Responsible to identify and correct anomalies found during testing before equipment deployment

Control Engineer

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
Aguadilla, PR
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Produced detailed project plans and status reports in order to meet customers’ deadlines while maintaining a close communication with customers and in-house engineering teams
  • Attended project meetings to learn about new project concepts, updates and changes during the course of the project
  • Worked with engineering team, purchasing and vendors to gather information about components to create detailed designs and BOMs
  • Provided drawings, functional and technical design documentation to customers during project life cycle and after completion of the project
  • Collaborated with shop supervisor during manufacturing and assembly phase of the project
  • Selected Accomplishment: Rockwell Automation, Cleveland Ohio – Assigned to design, develop and integrate the communication between the Control System layer and MES layer using the Factory Talk View SE platform
  • Rockwell Automation, Cleveland Ohio – Assigned to develop a HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SCADA system using Factory Talk View SE and RSView 32 applications to increase production line efficiency

Validation Specialist (Professional Practice)

WYETH
Carolina, PR
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Create computerized systems validation protocols such as DDS, SRS, FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, and Traceability Matrix; for manufacturing automation projects
  • Reviewed the source code and provided validation support during testing execution

Internship

CEIC
San Juan, PR
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Participated in an investigation program dedicated to the study of advance technology within the robotic, automation and control field mainly with PLCs

Computerized System Validation Engineer

  • Gathered project information from subject matter experts of different pharmaceuticals industries for the development and implementation of computerized systems validation (CSV) projects
  • Team leader of the Validation Group that was responsible for the generation and review of CSV protocols and related documents
  • Technical Support to both, Company personnel and team members
  • Ensured that all projects were in compliance with the validation lifecycle, regulations, company policies, and procedures
  • In charge of the CSV activities for server infrastructure to collect data from control system equipments in the manufacturing area
  • Accountable for creating and editing Project Requirements, Design Specification, Traceability Matrix, and Source Code Review documentation
  • Assigned Project: Elli Lilly & Glaxo Smith Kline – Developed and executed computerized systems protocols (IQ/OQ protocols) and PLC based test case documents to meet customer standards and requirements
  • In charge of technical support related to computerized systems (CSV) activities for the pharmaceutical manufacturing areas

Education

M.D. - Project Management

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
05-2027

BS - Electrical Engineering (Automation & Controls)

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR

Skills

  • PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley)
  • HMI/SCADA Systems (FactoryTalk)
  • Control System Design and Implementation
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • AutoCAD Electrical (for control schematics) and panel assembly drawings
  • Electrical Circuit Design and Analysis
  • Industrial Networking (ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (inlcuding Word, Excel, Project, Visio), and AutoCAD Electrical
  • Familiar with Wireshark, MatLab

Certification

  • Professional Engineer, P.E.
  • RSLogix 500 (Certified)
  • RSView 32 (Certified)
  • RSLogix 5000, V18 (Certified)
  • FactoryTalk View ME/SE
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mimic
  • Network +

License

PE, 81243

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Controls Engineer

Blue Origin
01.2019 - Current

Control & Instrumentation Group Manager

Jacobs
01.2017 - 01.2019

Electrical Engineer I – V

ASRC Aerospace / SGT / Jacobs
01.2008 - 01.2017

Control Engineer

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
01.2005 - 01.2008

Validation Specialist (Professional Practice)

WYETH
01.2005 - 12.2005

Internship

CEIC
01.2004 - 01.2005

Computerized System Validation Engineer

M.D. - Project Management

Florida Institute of Technology

BS - Electrical Engineering (Automation & Controls)

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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