Erick Escobar
Ashburn
Summary
Highly skilled professional with a strong background in controls and systems engineering, field service, and technical operations. Equipped with an Associate degree in Computer Information Systems and certifications in IBM z/OS Mainframe and Enterprise Design. Proficient in PLC programming with a proven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize complex systems. Adept at bridging technical expertise with customer service excellence, leveraging strong communication skills in both English and Spanish. Experienced in Agile methodologies, design thinking, and schematic design, with hands-on mechanical knowledge and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls and Systems Engineer
Air Reps LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Commission Air Handlers for Data Centers
- Support manufacturing process control systems and automation
- Understand and troubleshoot various PLC, HMI, VFD and servo programs and modify as required
- Diagnose issues with plant Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT and DeviceNet communication networks
- BACNET
- Provide effective controls support to resolve manufacturing equipment failures, faults and runtime issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and lost production
- Identify root causes of equipment issues and develop solutions to eliminate reoccurrence
- Install and support the interface of manufacturing equipment to the plant network for recipe control and data collection
- Interpret and prepare electrical drawings and schematics
- Support various external devices connected to systems such as label printers and scanners
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase the operational efficiency of manufacturing equipment
- Document program changes and improvements for lessons learned and group communication
- Interface well with other teams to solve production problems
- Assist production engineering and maintenance teams in troubleshooting and with repairs
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
- Analyze problems in a high volume production atmosphere
- Adapt well to changing responsibilities and work environment
- Fair knowledge of manufacturing controls systems and automation
- Can work with various types of controls and automation components
- Fair PLC, HMI, VFD, servo programming skills
- Debug and troubleshoot with some assistance
- Able to manage tasks with minimal direction
- Fair knowledge of electrical practices and safety codes
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written
- Desire to learn and results-oriented
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people and in a team setting
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills
Field Service Engineer
Hewlett Packard|HP
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of HP Indigo digital presses
- Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components
- Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain
- Break/fix
- Updating Software versions on press
- Ability to read wiring schematics
- Using electrical test equipment to diagnose electrical problems
- Troubleshooting, monitoring, & programming PLC
- Ability to read Wiring schematics
- Operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Uninterruptible power supplies
- Scheduled service calls according to customer location and urgency of need
- Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction
- Software maintenance
- Provide XR services/ HoloLens onboarding training
- Administrative work (Case notes, parts ordering)
- Follow electrical safety protocols
Communications Director
Greenflag Media
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies
- Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences
- Acted as point of contact for inbound media related calls
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends
- File request for proposals
- Project scope and analyzing current situational assessments
- Manage meetings with clients
- Proficient in Webflow and Wordpress services
2nd Pressman
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Review job ticket and verify instructions
- Ensure all materials (ink, coatings, paper, proofs, and plates) are available prior to production
- Constantly check pull sheets for ink density, position, and registration
- Perform regular maintenance schedules provided by the company
- Maintain ink balance for color consistency
- Assist with the make-ready and operation of the offset printing press
- Perform the standard pressroom checklist to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
- Inspect and mount plates
- Mount blankets and apply packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up the blanket to the manufacturer's specification with reference to the bearer height
- Measures paper thickness and adjust back pressure between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock
- Have knowledge of fountain solution PH, conductivity and alcohol substitute percentages and the levels in the reservoir
- Maintain the ink levels in the ink fountains
- Must be proficient at operating steam feeders with continuous feed systems
- 6 Color KBA offset Press with coater
- 6 Color Heidelberg Press with coater
- Ability to work and operate every press on shop
- Ranging from 40 inch paper stock to 15 inch paper stock
Press Operator
Phoenix Color
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw feeding, printing and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications
- Reviewed work orders to determine materials needs, where to make cuts and how to complete high-quality products in line with specifications
- Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance
- Oversaw feeding, printing and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications
- Review job ticket and verify instructions
- Ensure all materials (ink, coatings, paper, proofs, and plates) are available prior to production
- Constantly check pull sheets for ink density, position, and registration
- Perform regular maintenance schedules provided by the company
- Maintain ink balance for color consistency
- Operate 10 color Heidelberg Press with coater and cold foil
- Operate 10 color Heidelberg Press with Perfecter
- Ranging from 40 inch paper stock to 15 inch paper stock
To-Go Specialist
Olive Garden
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and goals for entrees and food quality compliance and customer experiences
- Greet and seat guests
- Show great Customer service
- Answer to -go phone calls
- Prepare orders for pick up on time and consistently
- Use register to close out checks and balance money drawers
- Log and update managers on food/ items inventory
- Provided suggestions for and actively participated in improving sales, margins and execution of all programs
- Drove sales through sampling initiatives, suggestive selling and communication of promotional items and specials
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors
Education
Associate - Computer Information Systems
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD03.2025
High school diploma - Computer repair and networking
Washington County Technical High School
Hagerstown, MD05.2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Service technician experience
- Electrical engineering
- PLC
- Programmable logic controllers
- Troubleshooting
- Industrial electrician experience
- Mechanical knowledge
- CAD
- Software troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Technical support
- Design Thinking
- HMI Software Languages
- Python
- Linux
- Agile
- Precision measuring instruments
- Schematics
- System Administration
- Java
- Communication skills
- Electrical experience
Certification
- OSHA, 30 03/2025
- First aid-CPR, 03/2025
- Electrical Arc Flash, 07/01/24, Present, Electrical arc flash awareness and protocols
- NFPA70E, 07/01/24, Present, Standard for electrical safety in the workplace
- IBM Enterprise design thinking practitioner, 12/01/21, Present, Acquired knowledge of applying Enterprise Design Thinking and its value.
- IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner, 12/01/21, Present, Developed foundational skills in IBM Z hardware and software.
- Lockout- Tagout, 07/01/24, 07/01/27, Lockout- tag out procedures in compliance with OSHA
- Forklift Certification, Driver's License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Controls and Systems Engineer
Air Reps LLC
03.2024 - Current
Field Service Engineer
Hewlett Packard|HP
02.2023 - 03.2024
Communications Director
Greenflag Media
11.2022 - 05.2023
2nd Pressman
06.2022 - 01.2023
Press Operator
Phoenix Color
04.2020 - 05.2022
To-Go Specialist
Olive Garden
02.2017 - 03.2020
High school diploma - Computer repair and networking
Washington County Technical High School
Associate - Computer Information Systems
Hagerstown Community College
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