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Victor Castaneda-Flores

Victor Castaneda-Flores

Summary

Equipment Engineer with over 22 years of expertise in the automotive industry, specializing in electrical systems, CNC operations, and maintenance of complex machinery. Proficient in troubleshooting and managing advanced robotic and PLC systems, ensuring seamless operations and safety compliance. Committed to optimizing processes and implementing innovative solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Maintenance

Lear Corporation
11.2023 - Current
  • Troubleshooting/repairing; electric and electronic systems, including PLCs (Allen Bradley/Mitsubishi), Scanners, Keyence vision system, mechanical fixtures, Bender machines, pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
  • Perform weld cell adjustments with Fanuc/ Yaskawa /OTC Robots and pick and place.
  • Welding and equipment experience; MIYACHI UNITEK STA-200A, OTC AX21 robot control, SETEX WELDER, WT6000, Lincoln electric R450 Power wave and Fronius controller.

Equipment Engineer

Dicastal North America
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Troubleshoot/service complex electrical controls and machines, conveyor drive systems, motor starting circuits, and variable frequency drives.
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, heat treatment oven for liquid and powder paint booths, Eisenmman, Kuka and Fanuc robots and Wagner equipment.
  • Interpretation of relay ladder logic and PLC in machine controls, IO switch functions, equipment grounding/wiring techniques and AC/DC electronics.
  • Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs and assist in training.


Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Mando Corporation
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Oversee and lead Expansion project.
  • Coordinate the arrival and installation of new equipment.
  • Equipment experience and install;

14 machining centers/Fanuc robot with controller 31i, Hp 4000, Robostar, Yaskawa MH24, Denso robot, 80,000 liter refrigerant system, Siemens step 7 PLC, laser markers, ultrasonic washers, and Bosch/AFC screw systems.

  • Support in critical failures.


Electronics Specialist

Tupy
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Implemented machinery reconstruction plan, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Analyzed machinery performance to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Equipment and systems experience;

PLC-Allen Bradley 500/5000, Siemens s7 300/s7 400, Sinumerik 840D CNC, HMI AB, ABB IRC5, and Fanuc 50i robots.

Control Engineer

Sanden Manufacturing
11.2012 - 02.2018
  • Managed maintenance personal in assembly, machining, and foundry areas to meet the needs of operation.
  • Updated obsolete machinery, robots, PLC, CNC, and HMI systems.
  • Collaborated with team and administered the budget for reconstruction/install of;

aluminum injection mills, treatment furnaces, and machining centers (Brother, Mazak, Makino, Okuma, Muratec).

Maintenance Specialist

CSI Closure Systems International
12.2010 - 11.2012
  • Plastic injection area support for failures of Cincinnati injection mills.
  • Maintenance of auxiliary equipment;

cooling tower, chillers, electrical substations, compressors, heat exchangers, and raw material feeding systems.

  • Managed measurement instruments such as multimeter, ammeter, oscilloscope, megohmmeter, and thermographic camera.





Maintenance Production Supervisor

Benteler De Mexico SA DE CV
11.2007 - 10.2010
  • Supervised SAP JIT/JIS operations, enhancing production efficiency and tool availability.
  • Facilitated engineering changes in controller programming, improving torque tool performance.
  • Managed tool and parts inventory, ensuring seamless production flow and minimizing downtime.
  • Implemented 5S program, fostering a cleaner, more organized production environment.


Electromechanical Technician

ZF Sachs Automation SA DE CV
10.2005 - 11.2007
  • Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on CNC and machining centers such as;

Index, Chiron Hass, Wessap, Weisser, Gilden Mester, Okuma.

  • Responsible for repairing, balancing, and testing of;

Hydromex Presses-Schotlen, Lauffen, Niagara, Verson, and Cincinnati.

Electromechanical Technician

Daimler Chrysler DA DE CV
02.2001 - 09.2005
  • Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on;

air compressors, cooling towers, chillers, air treatment units, electrical substations, plant lighting, oil tanks, electric and pneumatic hoists, access ramps and curtains, burner conveyor systems, and monitoring of air handling units.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
Saltillo, Coahuila
08.2008 - 06.2012

Diploma - Maintenance

Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
Saltillo, Coahuila
06.2012 - 08.2012

Diploma - Lean Manufacturing

Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
Saltillo, Coahuila
06.2012 - 08.2012

Skills

  • Plc: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Honeywell, Keyence, Mitsubishi
  • Cnc: Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi
  • Robots: Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kuka, Denso, ABB, Robostar, OTC
  • Continuous Improvement of Automation
  • Downtime Reduction (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PDCA)
  • Experience in process of injection, Molding, Welding cells, Assembly, Machining, Casting, Painting
  • Plastic injection/Mold injection
  • Aluminum injection
  • Steel Molding
  • Control Devices, Serial Communications, Profibus, Ethernet, I/o Link, Vision systems
  • Troubleshoots and repair Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Equipment
  • Lean Manufacturing Iso 9000-9001/Ts 14001/ OSHA /LOTO
  • Manufacturing Process Reliability
  • SAP and Oracle Rocess Management systems

Languages

English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Non-immigrant NAFTA PROFESSIONAL VISA/TN VISA

requirements

  • Change of employer
  • Employment letter
  • Position/title within my Profession/Degree

Timeline

Maintenance

Lear Corporation
11.2023 - Current

Equipment Engineer

Dicastal North America
04.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Mando Corporation
08.2018 - 03.2021

Electronics Specialist

Tupy
04.2018 - 08.2018

Control Engineer

Sanden Manufacturing
11.2012 - 02.2018

Diploma - Maintenance

Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
06.2012 - 08.2012

Diploma - Lean Manufacturing

Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
06.2012 - 08.2012

Maintenance Specialist

CSI Closure Systems International
12.2010 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
08.2008 - 06.2012

Maintenance Production Supervisor

Benteler De Mexico SA DE CV
11.2007 - 10.2010

Electromechanical Technician

ZF Sachs Automation SA DE CV
10.2005 - 11.2007

Electromechanical Technician

Daimler Chrysler DA DE CV
02.2001 - 09.2005
Victor Castaneda-Flores