Valeriano Melendez
Winterville,NC
Summary
Analytical automation professional with experience in manufacturing systems, 5S lean improvement, and equipment integration. Skilled in process improvement, system troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to reduce waste and improve productivity. Known for clear communication and practical problem solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Controls Engineer
Mack Industries
Elm City, North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
- Supports automation initiatives centered on 5S lean manufacturing to identify, remove, and improve workplace inefficiencies and process waste.
- Assists quality engineering and production teams to identify, prioritize, and execute process and material pipeline project work.
- Partners with plant management to maintain complete manufacturing system covering people, processes, information, equipment, and infrastructure without disrupting production.
- Assists development and rollout of automation technology with teams in India and Italy to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Communicates clearly in verbal and written formats with broad audiences across technical and cultural backgrounds.
- Integrated and commissioned Allen-Bradley, SEW, and Omron PLCs and VFDs for industrial automation systems.
Emerging Technology Intern
Hyster Yale
Greenville, NC
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated 5S implementation and management of manufacturing work instructions to enhance workplace organization.
- Assisted with process improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and risk management methods.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize plant layout and integrate emerging manufacturing technologies.
- Participated in manufacturing process optimization and operational improvement projects.
- Coordinated with engineering teams on automation and industrial systems projects to streamline processes.
CNC Machinist
Linamar
Wilson, North Carolina
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Set up machine tooling, offsets, and programs for production runs, consistently maintaining tight tolerances.
- Operated and maintained CNC machines, including lathes and milling machines, ensuring production of high-quality precision metal and plastic parts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to achieve accurate production specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- PLC programming
- HMI development
- Process automation
- Systems integration
- Analytical thinking
- System troubleshooting
- CMMS
- Auto CAD
- Inventor
- Lean manufacturing
- Reliability
- Root cause analysis
Certification
- Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting - June 2026
- SEW EuroDrive Decentralized Components –November 2025
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt — May 2022
- OSHA 10 Certification — January 2019
Timeline
Automation Controls Engineer
Mack Industries
05.2024 - Current
Emerging Technology Intern
Hyster Yale
05.2023 - 05.2024
CNC Machinist
Linamar
08.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
East Carolina University