Committed Controls Engineer adept at programming. Diligent and versatile works alone or in a group. Skilled in developing and implementing upgrades and debugging all control software and hardware.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Engineer
Western Extrusions Corporation
Carrollton
08.2022 - 06.2025
Project management, CAPEX, and projects completed within budget.
Solved complex electrical control problems to keep production lines running.
Conducted root cause analysis of problems encountered during testing or operation of control systems.
Integrated third-party devices into existing control systems.
Resolved issues related to communication between devices within a control system network.
VFD's installation, troubleshooting, and programming (PowerFlex, Yaskawa, ABB).
480 VAC 3-phase motors installation, troubleshooting, and insulation test.
Programmed PLCs: RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, and Siemens TIA Portal.
HMI's, panel views, FactoryTalk View programming, and Ignition troubleshooting.
On-call rotation to solve problems (24/7) remotely and sometimes on-site according to the complexity of the problem.
MECHATRONIC ENGINEER
HANA FACTORY AUTOMATION
CARROLLTON
01.2021 - 07.2022
Hands-on in complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
PLC modification and programming Allen-Bradley.
Integrating machines for production lines, testing equipment, and safety.
Utilized a variety of tools, such as a megger, multimeters, and calibrators, to diagnose issues with mechatronics components or systems.
Yaskawa Motoman robot installation for production line
Modification to HMI's, panel view.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Automotive Lighting
CIUDAD JUAREZ
11.2019 - 12.2021
Root cause failure analysis on headlights: why did it fail? And what to do to avoid it.
PLC programming, Allen-Bradley, to create testing stations.
Poka-yoke system implementation to avoid failure modes.
Installation and equipment development.
ESD audits to know that all equipment was connected to ground.
HMI's (Automation Direct and PanelView) programming and modification.
SOPs, manual creation for operators and equipment.
FAILURE ANALYSIS ENGINEER
WISTRON MEXICO SA DE CV
CIUDAD JUAREZ
08.2017 - 11.2019
Root cause failure analysis on PCBs and solutions.
Lean manufacturing system implementation.
Soldering of electronic components using Weller equipment.
Diagnostic and analysis of servers, software, and hardware installation.
Management of suppliers and contractors.
Travel as needed on-site to conduct failure analysis.