Jose Ivan Lara
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic Controls Engineering Manager with a proven track record, enhancing process automation and team performance. Excelled in PLC programming and forward-thinking decision-making, driving project success and innovation. Skilled in cross-departmental coordination and performance improvement, consistently delivering quality solutions on time and within budget.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Controls Engineering
KPI Solutions
04.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of controls engineers and worked with the team to build and commission various projects.
- Worked with various teams to design, build, and implement projects for clients from various industries. Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Manager, Technical Support
Fortna Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2024
- Trained on Beckhoff automation systems devices and software
- Configuration and implementation of Fortna Realtime Controls, Fortna Plus, QNX Operating system and Twincat Engineering environments
- Specifying Fortna's network requirements to the Client as needed
- Developing project schedules and delivering quality solutions on-time and within budget
- Performing testing, debugging, implementation and support during “go-live” at Client sites
- Making modifications and troubleshooting industrial motor controls, I/O and pneumatic subsystems and variable speed drives
- Developing, maintaining and providing documentation to Fortna’s Technical Writer
- Provide training to staff at Client site
- Respond to Client Support Escalations for PLC expertise
- Provide FortnaWCS control enhancements/requirements to the Software team in an effort to increase productivity and accuracy
- Conduct the Controls Design Review (CDR) process
- Making recommendations and suggestions to improve and streamline the implementation process
Controls Systems Specialist
Amazon Fulfillment
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Uses of Dematic systems visualization software to trouble shoot conveyance
- Use of ControlLogix 5000 RsLogix to troubleshoot and improve the flow process of conveyance
- Trained on Robotic automation programming, troubleshooting and maintenance with Fanuc M900iA robotic arm
- Maintenance and trouble shooting of various controls components used in conveyance such as Allen Bradley variable frequency drives (VFDs), dual zone controllers (DZCs), dual motor controllers (DMCs), gear reducers and electric motors
- Asses equipment for optimal performance and submit change of appearance (CA) or change of mechanics (CM) to engineering group
- Work with various components used to send information through Amazon warehouse management system (WMS) such as Sick scanners, Honey Well scanners, Cognex cameras
- Work with Zebra thermal label printers and applicators
Controls Technician, Electrician
Greif Packaging Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Use of various programmable logic controllers to update equipment used in the manufacturing process of fiber drums
- Worked with Siemens Simatic S7 plc, GE Fanuc plc, and Omron ZEN programmable relays to optimize operation of equipment
- Reconfigured rungs of logic to ensure proper and efficient operation of machinery
- Integrated updated components to machinery also updated logic changes and updated wiring schematics
- Rewired master control cabinets to implement updated components
- Ran wiring and conduit in accordance to NEC specifications for power drops
Automation Technician
Hillshire Brands (Sara Lee Foods)
05.2007 - 02.2013
- Part of team which assisted in the commissioning of the first robotic cell in the facility
- Trained on Robotic automation programming, troubleshooting and maintenance with Fanuc M430iA robotic arms
- Part of team and set as lead technician for $2.7 million packaging conveyance, palletizing and pallet wrapping project
- Integrated were Priority One 2 level palletizers with an Orion high speed wrapper
- Hytrol, Intralox and Priority One Pallet conveyor systems with various configurations of belt, roller and poly conveyors
- Trained to use Allen Bradley SLC 500 and ControLogix5000 RsLogix, MicroLogix and PicoLogix to trouble shoot and improve machinery and equipment
- Used Wonderware software to monitor controls systems
- Used RsView to accommodate changes needed for operators or in equipment updates on human machine interface (HMI)
- Trained to operate, trouble shoot and maintain machinery used in manufacturing packaging such as Fuji iso-flow seal wrappers, Bradman Lake and Kliklok case erectors and closers, Southern Packaging and Wexxar case erectors
- Worked with Sato heat transfer label printers and GTIN applicators
- Also trained on industrial batter mixers, dry ingredient bulk delivery system, Cozzini grinders and emulsifiers, Vemag extruders, Rovema and Ishida bagger/scales, Waldrop and Mettler Toledo scales, Safeline metal detectors, Firgoscandia and Advanced spiral freezers and Heat & Control cookers to name a few
- Trained on sanitation equipment such as Sani-Matic clean in place (CIP) systems and waste water treatment
- Trained to implement GMPs as well as follow USDA and SQF regulations
- Part of team which used Kaizen in LEAN manufacturing to better manufacturing
Education
Automotive Technician Certification -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TX08.2004
Computer Engineering -
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX05.2003
High School Diploma -
High School for Science and Engineering Professions at P.L. Dunbar
Fort Worth, TX05.2002
Computer software programming -
University of Texas in Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Control systems management
- Process automation
- System troubleshooting
- Auditing and assessments
- Energy management
- Functional safety
- PLC programming
- Implementation
- Project management
- Document interpretation
- Performance updates
- Prioritization
- Field operations
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Decision-making skills
- Forward-thinking mindset
Training
Trouble shoot and Diagnose AC/DC electrical systems and components, Program, Use and Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers, Program, Use and Maintain Robotic Automation, Trouble shoot and Diagnose Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, MIG and TIG Welding, Forklift, Pallet Jack and Arial Platform Certification, English, Spanish, Java language programming, C++ language programming, CompTIA A+ Certification, PC System Assembly and trouble shooting
Timeline
Manager, Controls Engineering
KPI Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Manager, Technical Support
Fortna Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2024
Controls Systems Specialist
Amazon Fulfillment
09.2014 - 12.2015
Controls Technician, Electrician
Greif Packaging Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2014
Automation Technician
Hillshire Brands (Sara Lee Foods)
05.2007 - 02.2013
Automotive Technician Certification -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Computer Engineering -
Texas A & M University
High School Diploma -
High School for Science and Engineering Professions at P.L. Dunbar
Computer software programming -
University of Texas in Arlington
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