Marciano Rodriguez
La Grange,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing/Sales engineering Intern
Best Packaging Inc.
Melrose Park, Illinois
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Systems Integration & Testing: Validated control logic for 100+ encoders, 8 servos, 30 I/O-Link blocks, 8 motors, and 3 VFDs to ensure reliable performance.
- Custom PLC Logic: Authored custom operational code for an industrial die cutter and water-activated tape head, improving cycle efficiency.
- Schematics & Panel Fabrication: Drafted electrical schematics for field wiring and assembled physical control panels to engineering specifications.
- System Retrofits: Recoded, rewired, and specified components for a strapping system to fulfill customization requests.
- Troubleshooting & Re-coded, rewired, and specified components for a strapping system to fulfill client customization requests. and machinery.
- Cross-Functional Fabrication: Worked alongside warehouse mechanics to translate engineering schematics into fully operational machinery.
- Layout Optimization: Reorganized warehouse floor layout and production workflows to maximize throughput and space efficiency.
- Cost Analysis & Quoting: Researched equipment options to lower project costs and assisted senior engineers with detailed project cost quotes.
- Business Development: Negotiated vendor contracts and secured 15 actionable optimization project leads at an industry convention.
- Client Engagement & Marketing: Participated in client sales calls, assisted with project scoping, and managed advertising for a corporate event.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Minor in Engineering Sales
Iowa State University
Ames, IA09-2026
Skills
- Control system testing
- Electrical schematic drafting
- Engineering design
- Technical Sales Support
- Ladder Logic Programming
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Leadership Experience
Dorm Floor President
- Strengthened Residential Community: Led hall cabinet meetings to strategize engagement initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment and building camaraderie across the floor.
- Event Planning & Conflict Resolution: Collaborated in weekly building-wide leadership meetings to plan large-scale residential events and resolve inter-hall peer conflicts.
AICHE Social Chair
- Event Planning & Execution: Designed interactive group activities and social events from concept to execution, driving higher member retention and active club participation.
- Team Leadership & Logistics: Coordinated with board members during weekly planning sessions to define team objectives and delegate event plans.
Timeline
Manufacturing/Sales engineering Intern
Best Packaging Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Minor in Engineering Sales
Iowa State University