Leandro Dorta Duque
Summary
Automation Engineer with extensive experience in industrial automation, system integration, and process optimization. Proven ability to design, implement, and manage automation systems that enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime. Skilled in PLC programming, motor control, HMI design, and project leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Automation Engineer
Atrax Automation LLC
Miami
06.2021 - Current
- Lead and manage automation projects from concept to implementation, improving production lines and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with clients, including mechanical engineers, to design custom solutions for industrial automation
- Designed and automated a production line for empanada discs, improving production efficiency by 67%.
- The system includes shaping, piling, and preparing discs for packaging, as well as recipe management and troubleshooting enhancements
- Employed Schneider Electric M221 PLCs, Altivar 320 VFDs, and Magelis HMIs to control the shaping, piling, and packaging preparation processes
- Developed logic for dough pressing, folding, and disc shaping, as well as automated disc piling and recipe management for different disc variations
- Increased throughput by automating manual tasks, enabling more consistent disc production, reducing human error, and enhancing production flexibility with recipe management
- Designed and built an automatic dough breaker system, reducing manual effort and increasing dough sheet production speed by 200%
- Integrated three servo motors for car movement and turning, and three VFD-controlled induction motors for belt and roller operation
- Programmed the system using an Automation Direct CLICK PLC and designed a headless HMI for operational control
- Led the collaboration with mechanical engineers for system design, assembly, and the integration of mechanical and electrical components
- Increased dough sheet production rate, consistency, and reduced labor requirements, improving operational efficiency
- Automated a flour silo system to double storage capacity and optimize the flour distribution process
- Utilized RTU communication between the PLC and headless HMI for system monitoring
- Controlled blower speed using a VFD and incorporated various sensors to monitor flour flow and prevent overloading
- Designed control logic for system operations, including filling, flour distribution, and hopper discharge
- Optimized flour storage and flow, reducing downtime and improving process reliability
- Automated freezer and cooler systems, enhancing freezer capacity by 2.5x and improving conservation by 35%
- Integrated RTD sensors, pressure switches, and oil pressure switches for monitoring and control
- Developed logic for temperature regulation using liquid line solenoid valves, with configurable defrost cycles to avoid high current peaks
- Increased energy efficiency, maintained optimal storage conditions, and met increasing production demands
System-on-Chip Engineer
Intel Corporation
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked on PreSilicon verification for Intel Xeon servers, focusing on DDR5 memory controller IP reliability and serviceability for two generations
- Created and developed test plans and coverage plans for verification of memory controller features using OVM/UVM and SystemVerilog
- Performed exhaustive debugging and test evaluations using development tools in Python and Verdi Synopsys
- Gained expertise in DDR protocols and functional verification methodologies
Education
Master of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2020
Skills
- PLC Programming
- HMI Design
- System Integration
- Troubleshooting
- VFDs Control
- Servo Motors Control
- Modbus RTU
- Modbus TCP
- CAN
- Ethernet/IP
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Mechanical Design Collaboration
- Process Automation
- Control
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Preventive Maintenance
- Behavior Analysis
Certification
- PLC Programming: Schneider Electric M221, Siemens S7-1200
- HMI Design and Implementation: Magelis, EA9 HMI
- Industrial Automation Certifications
- Project Management Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Freelance Automation Engineer
Atrax Automation LLC
06.2021 - Current
System-on-Chip Engineer
Intel Corporation
07.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Cornell University
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