Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
AWARDS
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Cesar Villasana

Wheeling,IL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Automation Engineer with extensive experience at Tetra Pak Inc, excelling in leading complex automation projects. Proficient in Rockwell PLC systems and SCADA solutions, I drive team success through collaborative leadership and effective communication, ensuring project goals are met while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Automation Engineer

Tetra Pak Inc
09.2021 - Current
  • 9+ Years of experience designing, developing and delivering Tetra Pak automation systems.
  • Led automation project planning, resource allocation, budget control, progress tracking across design, installation, and commissioning phases for different project sizes including L3+.
  • Coordinating and ensuring automation team is effective and properly guided according to project goals and objectives.
  • Communicating, leading and supervising electrical contractors and external stakeholders
  • Leading conversations with the customer to ensure smooth progress and understanding of expected progress.
  • Developed PLC, HMI, SCADA, and database solutions to meet customer specifications according Tetra Pak standards and also leading engineers and guide them trough technical challenges.
  • Quoted, Designed and configured control panels, motor control centers, VFDs , and industrial networks (Ethernet, AS-i) as well as leading and supervising automation team to ensure everything is in specification.
  • Supervising electrical schematics and ensured compliance with any electrical code standards the customer and state require.
  • International experience with projects in different countries including Mexico, Colombia, Dominican Republic and US.

Automation Engineer B

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
12.2020 - 09.2021

Automation Engineer A

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
11.2018 - 11.2020

Automation Engineer B

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
10.2016 - 11.2018

Automation Intern

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
03.2016 - 10.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics

Tecnologico De Estudios Superiores De Coacalco
Coacalco, MX
01-2015

Collage Diploma - Process Automation Specialization

Tecnologico De Estudios Superiores De Coacalco
Coacalco, MX
01-2016

High School Diploma -

Colegio De Estudios Superiores De Coacalco
Coacalco, MX

Skills

  • Proficient in Rockwell PLC system design based in Tetra Pak Standards
  • Strong knowledge in SCADA systems including Rockwell, Wonderware and Ignition according to Tetra Pak Standards
  • Solid experience in Tetra Pak MES solution and development
  • Outstanding international commissioning leading experience (L0 to L3 Projects)
  • Great and solid leading skills for project teams
  • Group goal attainment leadership

Certification

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)(R) Certification Training 24 Hrs - Learning Tree International
  • Tetra Pak Inc - Managing Projects for Non Project Managers
  • Tetra Pak PlantMaster – Rockwell ControlLogix Level 1 Certification Test
  • Tetra Pak Academy - Leading Change
  • How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty
    LinkedIn Learning Online Training
  • Cultivating a growth mindset
    LinkedIn Learning Online Training
  • Leadership Fundamentals
    LinkedIn Learning Online Training

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Automation Engineer

Tetra Pak Inc
09.2021 - Current

Automation Engineer B

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
12.2020 - 09.2021

Automation Engineer A

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
11.2018 - 11.2020

Automation Engineer B

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
10.2016 - 11.2018

Automation Intern

Tetra Pak S.A De C.V
03.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics

Tecnologico De Estudios Superiores De Coacalco

Collage Diploma - Process Automation Specialization

Tecnologico De Estudios Superiores De Coacalco

High School Diploma -

Colegio De Estudios Superiores De Coacalco

AWARDS

  • Bravo Award for demonstrating Dynamic Leadership 01/Dec/2021 - Project Coca Cola Waco
  • Bravo Award - Dynamic Leadership 03/Dec/2021 - Project Coca Cola Waco
  • Bravissimo Award - Dynamic Leadership 14/Dec/2021 - Project Coca Cola Waco
  • Bravo Award - Capable Leadership 09/Jan/2023 - Project Niagara Eagle
  • Bravo Award - Capable Leadership 30/Nov/2023 - Project Materne