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Raul Salgado

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Diligent Electrical and Controls Engineer with over 4 years of experience in controls engineering. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Talents in project management, programming languages, and consultancy support. Friendly and organized with familiarity with safety and health regulations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Controls Engineering Manager

Daifuku Elite Line Services
Bakersfield, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement. Team consisted of 3 CSL's and 4 CST's.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Monitored OEE data to drive availability through real-time interface using Ignition perspective.
  • Used Jam slayer tool to assign problematic jam points to the team. This helped improve throughput by driving availability.
  • Optimized Cognex camera configuration on 12 machines to increase units/hr by approximately 40%.
  • Coordinated PLC edits with team and ensured that all backups for controls equipment were current.

Electrical and Controls Engineer

Tasteful Selections
Arvin, CA
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Design, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automated equipment including conveyors, robots, hoppers, baggers, scales through use of PLC, DAS, and HMI's.
  • Successfully designed and implemented distributed automation system network (Ethernet/IP) layout by estimating potential devices and configuring different VLAN's for device segregation on per pack line basis.
  • Implemented algorithms on Allen Bradley (Compact Logix and Control Logix) PLC's for automated conveyor speed control for quality improvement and proper potato variety distribution on a per pouch/ bag basis.
  • Implemented seconds collection algorithm to automate collection of "seconds" quality product and make use of produced waste. This drove contracts that drastically improved sales.
  • Troubleshoot various electrical components ranging from control voltage up to 480V including motors and VFD's. (Danfoss, Yaskawa, Allen Bradley Powerflex, Eaton, ABB, and Schneider Electric).
  • Integrate and troubleshoot devices communicating over Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, and Modbus communication protocols.
  • Programmed PLC's using ladder logic and/or structured text on Allen Bradley, OMRON, Siemen's, and Eaton PLC's.
  • Programmed HMI's using Factory Talk, Ignition, and Proface software platforms.
  • Used Panelview's for interfaces and used Thin Manager for HMI distribution.
  • Created and configured multiple VM's for HMI access using VMware.
  • Implemented PLC program for Fanuc robot auxiliary controls, programmed recipe change through HMI for robot control, and set up vision system for bag detection. This was a Pick and Place application.
  • Networked case packing robot and palletizing robot for remote access.
  • Provided technical support to external and internal customers to not delay project completion.
  • Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases. e.g. Box SKU reduction from 5 to 3 sizes.

Transportation Engineer

CALTRANS
Eureka, CA
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Prepare design plans, specifications, and estimates of traffic signals, lighting, TMS elements, and other electrical systems.
  • Review proposed projects, field reports, and analyzed traffic flow data.
  • Perform signal timing plans, time space diagrams, and operational strategies for traffic flow optimization.
  • Investigated traffic problems and suggested ways to improve traffic flow and safety.

Telecom Technician

Diversified Communication Services
Brea, CA
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Installed, troubleshoot, and maintained GSM, UMTS, AWS, and LTE technologies for ATT and Sprint.
  • Worked on new site builds, 5th carrier additions, DAS, COWs, and COLTs.
  • Implemented new ideas and different techniques for completing jobs being worked on.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Performed construction operations and installation of telecommunications towers for several telecom companies.

Telecommunications Technician

Data Cell Systems
Shakopee, MN
02.2013 - 12.2013
  • Climb guyed, monopoles, and self support towers up to 500 feet.
  • Install, maintain, and decommission telecommunication antennas, radios, and microwave dishes.
  • Test fiber optic and coaxial cables up tower and down tower to cabinets.
  • Connect and ground radios, antennas, and dishes.
  • Path dishes and perform sweeps on antennas and set proper azimuth.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Performed construction operations and installation of telecommunications towers for several telecom companies.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

UC Riverside
Riverside, CA
08.2021

BS - Electrical Engineering

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
12.2016

Associates - Engineering

West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA
12.2012

Associate - Arts and Humanities

West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA
12.2012

Certificate in Renewable Energy - Technician

AirStreams Renewables Inc
Tehachapi
02.2013

Skills

  • Technical Drawings and Schematics
  • CAD and SOLIDWORKS Software
  • Equipment Design
  • Power Distribution Line Layouts
  • Electrical System Design
  • PLC/VFD/HMI Programming
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • EIT Certified
  • Bilingual
  • MATLAB
  • Networking (Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus, Ethercat)
  • Electrical Systems Specifications
  • Complex Problem Solving

Accomplishments

  • Achieved new sales contracts by introducing an algorithm for automatically collecting seconds grade product.
  • Collaborated with foreign (Belgian) integrator to facilitate the integration of the new facility ethernet network structure and not delay project deadline.
  • Implemented an inverse box density (cubic inches/pound) calculation to determine the optimal height of a package to eliminate 2 box SKU's. This was to aid in the first fully automated pack line (formed bag to packaged pallet) in the facility.
  • Mentored fellow engineers on processes and programming strategies to elevate companies human capital.
  • Integrated a Fanuc robot within a pack line. Programmed PLC, robot, and HMI for pick and place application.
  • iRPickTool Operations & Programming w/ iRPickPRO Certification
  • Inductive Automation 5-day training course completion
  • Ladder logic to Structured Text conversion for an articulating conveyor application

Certification

Comtraining Certificate RF Training Certified Wind Turbine Technician Safety and Technical Training- 200 Hours Certificates include- ENSA Safe Access and Rescue Certification Electrical and Electrical Metering Safety Certification Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certification OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Card American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate Signalperson Certificate Accumulator Charging Certificate

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

Controls Engineering Manager

Daifuku Elite Line Services
10.2021 - Current

Electrical and Controls Engineer

Tasteful Selections
04.2018 - 08.2021

Transportation Engineer

CALTRANS
05.2017 - 04.2018

Telecom Technician

Diversified Communication Services
01.2014 - 08.2014

Telecommunications Technician

Data Cell Systems
02.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

UC Riverside

BS - Electrical Engineering

California State University - Fresno

Associates - Engineering

West Hills College - Lemoore

Associate - Arts and Humanities

West Hills College - Lemoore

Certificate in Renewable Energy - Technician

AirStreams Renewables Inc

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