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Austin, Tx, Us

Temple, Texas, Estados Unidos

• Led R&D projects by designing electrical diagrams, developing communication protocols, and optimizing PLC code for the Sojo Flight project, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.• Oversaw the installation of new machinery and managed the automation ramp-up process at the new facility in Temple, Texas, coordinating the setup of all plant operations from start to finish and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.• Conducted Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on new machines, evaluating machinery to meet production expectations, verifying adherence to safety requirements, standardizing PLC and robot code, and documenting testing results with actionable feedback.• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives by developing company-wide PLC and robot coding standards, updating and optimizing code to improve cycle times, training maintenance technicians on automated machine operations, and conducting regular reviews to ensure code efficiency and reliability.

Austin, Texas, Estados Unidos

• Led cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, maintenance, and quality assurance, fostering collaborative efforts that facilitated the successful adoption of new technologies and ensured alignment with operational goals and quality standards.• Spearheaded the optimization of automated processes on an assembly line using advanced Siemens PLC systems and integrated Fanuc and Kuka robots, achieving significant reductions in cycle times and enhancing overall production efficiency.• Directed comprehensive testing and validation protocols to guarantee system reliability and performance, which contributed to smoother operations, reduced downtime, and upheld safety standards.

• Led the robotics department in pivotal projects, overseeing the programming of robots from simulation to implementation, which included cycle time optimization and safety buy-offs.• Strategically managed a team of 12 engineers, assigning responsibilities based on individual strengths and expertise, which maximized team effectiveness and significantly reduced cycle times prior to implementation.• Spearheaded the development and execution of advanced robotic programming, leveraging both Fanuc and Allen Bradley PLC systems, to ensure seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency.

• Thrust into the leadership role as the Lead Automation Engineer for a major project, directing the installation of an automated production line featuring nearly 200 robots within a challenging one-year deadline.• Managed and coordinated a diverse team of approximately 20 contractors, utilizing the waterfall methodology to meticulously track project progress and ensure timely completion.• Successfully achieved project goals by overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial design and integration to final testing and buy-off, ensuring all technical and safety standards were met.• Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and technical expertise in robot programming and system integration, leading to seamless project execution and the meeting of stringent deadlines.

Responsable de la administración, ejecución y soporte técnico de proyectos en automatización y robótica, así como el desarrollo de la programación de los PLC's y robóts.

Responsable de la producción diaria de la planta, de entregar el equipo de seguridad adecuado a cada uno de los trabajadores, mantener al día el inventario de productos y seguimiento de mantenimiento a los equipos.

Responsable de recuperar, documentar y facturar los contratos entre IBM y Cemex a nivel internacional, diseño y soporte técnico de herramientas informáticas para facilitar el control de documentos internos así como contratos externos y la comunicación internacional.

Practicante en el área de lean manufacture; encargado de programa de 5’s, mejoras continuas, documentación y corrección del trabajo estándar de la planta de Flow Control.