Experienced automation engineer with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and a strong background across all phases of the automation lifecycle—from initial concept and design to integration and buy-off. I’ve supported automation systems at companies like Ford, Lucid Motors, Amazon, and Intuitive Surgical, delivering robust PLC, vision, and robotic solutions using Studio5000, Cognex, Keyence, C programming, and Fanuc Robotics, just to name a few. My work spans several industries specializing in the automotive, military and medical device industries, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and compliance in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. I’m currently open to contract opportunities and fully eligible to work in the US as well as the EU thanks to my dual citizenship. Let’s connect if you're looking for an engineer who can make an immediate impact on complex automation and controls projects.
SKILLS:
Design: Solidworks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Pro/Engineer, Creo
Programming language: Matlab, C++, PLC coding (structured text and ladder logic)
Manufacturing: RStudio5000, FactoryTalk View, InTouch/Wonderware
Program C# based systems both as addons to PLC controlled processes or HMI applications and as stand alone applications.
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