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Marco Talavera

Escondido,CA

Summary

I began my controls and automation career working directly with industrial machinery and electrical control systems, where I gained hands-on experience designing electrical schematics, supporting PLC/HMI systems, configuring drives, and troubleshooting automated equipment. At Amada America, I worked on sheet metal material-handling automation systems, including OMRON PLC programming, motion control, HMI/PLC hardware and software, and electrical control system support. I then expanded my experience at RK Controls by engineering drive systems, developing AutoCAD Electrical drawings, configuring Siemens MICROMASTER and G120 drives, and performing quality inspections on engineered electrical panels.

These early roles helped build the technical foundation for my current senior controls engineering work, where I lead complex industrial automation projects from design through commissioning and field support. My background combines hands-on troubleshooting, electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, VFD configuration, panel documentation, and project execution in demanding industrial process environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Electrical Controls Engineer IV

Nikkiso CEIG
Escondido, CA
09.2016 - Current
  • Developed, integrated, commissioned, and supported electrical control systems for LNG, CNG, and hydrogen cryogenic process applications.
  • Designed control panels, single-line diagrams, conduit layouts, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, BOMs, and electrical documentation using NFPA, NEC, Class I Div. 1 / Div. 2 hazardous area requirements.
  • Programmed, configured, and supported PLC/HMI systems using Rockwell Automation and Siemens TIA Portal platforms.
  • Integrated and commissioned PowerFlex and SINAMICS VFDs for cryogenic pumps, compressors, and process equipment.
  • Developed control logic for trailer loading, trailer offload, LNG dispensing, hydrogen fueling, and CNG fleet fueling systems.
  • Integrated field instrumentation including flow meters, pressure, differential pressure, temperature, level transmitters, ground verification devices, gas sensors, and intrinsically safe barriers.
  • Configured industrial communications including Modbus, Ethernet/IP, PLC-to-HMI networks, scale systems, dispenser systems, and fuel management systems.
  • Supported hazardous-location panel designs, including purged/pressurized control panels for Class I Div. 1 / Div. 2 applications.
  • Performed FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and emergency shutdown validation for critical process systems.
  • Led technical coordination with customers, vendors, project managers, designers, and field service teams to deliver complete automation solutions.

Applications Engineer

Amada America
Buena Park, CA
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Designed, developed, and supported electrical control systems for sheet metal material-handling automation equipment.
  • Created and maintained electrical schematics for automated machinery, including control panels, field devices, sensors, actuators, drives, and motion control components.
  • Developed and modified OMRON PLC programs for machine automation, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and equipment operation.
  • Configured and supported HMI/PLC-based hardware and software used for machine operation, diagnostics, and operator interface functions.
  • Supported machine motion control systems, including troubleshooting of motors, drives, sensors, I/O devices, and automated positioning equipment.
  • Performed troubleshooting and technical support for electrical, PLC, HMI, and motion control issues during machine build, testing, startup, and customer support.
  • Assisted with implementation and commissioning of automated material-handling systems used in industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Worked with engineering, manufacturing, service, and customer-support teams to resolve control system issues and improve machine reliability.
  • Reviewed and selected electrical components based on machine requirements, safety, functionality, and integration with PLC/HMI systems.
  • Supported documentation updates, electrical drawing revisions, and control system changes to improve maintainability and field support.

Electrical Controls Engineer

RK Controls
Commerce, CA
05.2013 - 11.2015
  • Engineered industrial drive systems for automated machinery and electrical control panel applications.
  • Developed and updated electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control system documentation.
  • Configured, set up, and pre-parameterized Siemens MICROMASTER 420, MICROMASTER 440, and SINAMICS G120 drives.
  • Used Siemens TIA Portal, STARTER software, and drive operator panels to configure VFD parameters, motor data, communication settings, and application-specific drive functions.
  • Supported drive system integration with PLC-based control systems, including control wiring, I/O signals, start/stop commands, speed references, fault feedback, and communication interfaces.
  • Performed quality inspections on engineered electrical panels to verify wiring accuracy, component installation, labeling, workmanship, and compliance with project drawings.
  • Reviewed electrical schematics and panel builds to identify design or assembly issues before shipment or commissioning.
  • Troubleshot drive configuration, wiring, and control issues related to VFD operation, motor control, and panel functionality.
  • Coordinated with engineering, panel-build, and quality teams to resolve discrepancies between design documentation and completed electrical panels.
  • Supported documentation updates and drawing revisions based on inspection findings, engineering changes, and drive system requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Ensenada, BC
06-2012

Skills

    PLC/HMI: Rockwell Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, Ladder Logic, AOIs

    Drives & Motion: PowerFlex VFDs, SINAMICS drives, MICROMASTER 420/440, SINAMICS G120, VFD integration, drive parameterization

    Electrical Design: AutoCAD Electrical, UL 508A control panel design, electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, electrical drawing packages

    Networks & Communication: EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, remote I/O, industrial networking, PLC/VFD communications

    Field Execution: FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, hazardous locations, NEC/NFPA code application, instrumentation

  • SCADA development
  • HMI & Graphics Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Electrical Controls Engineer IV

Nikkiso CEIG
09.2016 - Current

Applications Engineer

Amada America
11.2015 - 11.2016

Electrical Controls Engineer

RK Controls
05.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Baja California