Fernando — Controls Engineer
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BMW MANUFACTURING (Spartanburg SC): Support and assistance Frames and Metal Finish at Siemens PLC TIA Portal V.14 using BMW Standard 8.1. GKN DRIVELINE – SUPPORTING CONTROL SYSTEM (September 2017): Supporting Automation Control in GKN Driveline - Newton (NC), Assembly line facility. Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal.
HEINEKEN – PROCESSOS DE BATELADA (June 2012): PLC5 to Contrologix upgrade/conversion (Rockwell) / Supervisory control programming Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX - GE Intelligent Platforms / OPC Driver configuration
• Computer Programming Skills: Visual Basic 6 (Visual Studio), Java, C#, C++, JavaScript, VB Script, Ladder, SQL, MSProject, Autocad
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I am a controls engineer with more than 15 years of experience working in the automation industry for both international and national companies. My experience in this industry allows me to deliver results for my costumers.
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Skilled in providing technical support to customers; Coding software for PLCs and SCADA; Start Up of Onshore and Offshore Industrial plants; Documentation and Projects in Automation/Instrumentation.
Electrical Engineering Internship; Field survey search, AS-BUILT of electrical projects and installation of automation equipment in the Complex GM - RS.
Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal.
BMW MANUFACTURING (Spartanburg SC): Support and assistance Frames and Metal Finish at Siemens PLC TIA Portal V.14 using BMW Standard 8.1. - Supporting Automation Control in GKN Driveline - Newton (NC), Assembly line facility. Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal. - PLC5 to Contrologix upgrade/conversion (Rockwell) / Supervisory control programming Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX - GE Intelligent Platforms / OPC Driver configuration - Coordinator and PDCA cycle of Communication Automation’s Project. Activities focused on preparing documentation for the PLC systems development, SCADA and instrumentation. Performance of field service and offshore units UO-RNCE. Staff to maintaining’s tasks into UO-RNCE plant - Coding software for PLCs and SCADA; Start Up of Onshore and Offshore Industrial plants; Documentation and Projects in Automation/Instrumentation.
Research and technical advice; Business prospecting; Direct participation in the definition of strategic actions of the automation projects; Integration of equipment and devices in industrial networks; Responsible for managing people using verbal and written communication skills; Instrumentation settings; Software development for Process control and supervision.
PLC5 to Contrologix upgrade/conversion (Rockwell) / Supervisory control programming Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX - GE Intelligent Platforms / OPC Driver configuration; - Coordinator and PDCA cycle of Communication Automation’s Project. Activities focused on preparing documentation for the PLC systems development, SCADA and instrumentation. Performance of field service and offshore units UO-RNCE. Staff to maintaining’s tasks into UO-RNCE plant; - Master Automation Technician; Solid experience developing Technical projects control. Skilled in providing technical support to customers; Coding software for PLCs and SCADA; Start Up of Onshore and Offshore Industrial plants; Documentation and Projects in Automation/Instrumentation. Device Engenharia de Automação (2004 - 2011) – Master Automation Technician; Solid experience developing Technical projects control. Skilled in providing technical support to customers; Coding software for PLCs and SCADA; Start Up of Onshore and Offshore Industrial plants; Documentation and Projects in Automation/Instrumentation. Main Projects: AMBEV - Rio Grande do Sul (RS) Brazil: Cooling of Beverages (sodas). BRASKEM – PÓLO PETROQUIMICO (RS): Petrochemical Plant. DECA DURATEX (RS): Sanitary ware factory. PETROBRAS UNCE/ATP - PLATAFORMAS DE UBARANA Rio Grande do Norte (RN) Brazil: Plant Oil & Gas offShore (2008/2009/2010); UN-RNCE GME UEB-01 (RN): Biodiesel pilot factory (2008/2009); TRANSPETRO (RN): Oil Transpost (2010).
Development SPO’s, Tutorial, wiring diagram, etc
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Supporting Automation Control in GKN Driveline - Newton (NC), Assembly line facility. Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal.
BMW MANUFACTURING (Spartanburg SC): Support and assistance Frames and Metal Finish at Siemens PLC TIA Portal V.14 using BMW Standard 8.1. - Supporting Automation Control in GKN Driveline - Newton (NC), Assembly line facility. Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal. - Branch NE Automation Coordinator; Research and technical advice; Business prospecting; Direct participation in the definition of strategic actions of the automation projects; Integration of equipment and devices in industrial networks; Responsible for managing people using verbal and written communication skills; Instrumentation settings; Software development for Process control and supervision.
Coordinator and PDCA cycle of Communication Automation’s Project. Activities focused on preparing documentation for the PLC systems development, SCADA and instrumentation. Performance of field service and offshore units UO-RNCE. Staff to maintaining’s tasks into UO-RNCE plant
Responsible for the idealization and development of the product. Working developing and maintaining algorithms, Strategic management; Financial management and Fundraising.
Solid experience on developing software for automation (Controls, computer and HMI) - Supporting Automation Control in GKN Driveline - Newton (NC), Assembly line facility. Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal. - Supervisory control programming Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX - GE Intelligent Platforms / OPC Driver configuration
PLC5 to Contrologix upgrade/conversion (Rockwell) / Supervisory control programming Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX - GE Intelligent Platforms / OPC Driver configuration; - Coordinator and PDCA cycle of Communication Automation’s Project. Activities focused on preparing documentation for the PLC systems development, SCADA and instrumentation. Performance of field service and offshore units UO-RNCE. Staff to maintaining’s tasks into UO-RNCE plant; - Master Automation Technician; Solid experience developing Technical projects control. Skilled in providing technical support to customers; Coding software for PLCs and SCADA; Start Up of Onshore and Offshore Industrial plants; Documentation and Projects in Automation/Instrumentation.
Work Experience(6)
Industrial automation software developer, tester, integrator and commissioning. Main Projects: TESLA MOTORS (Fremont CA): Commissioning of the new Model 3 - Body Line. Integration of weld cells with Fanuc, Kuka robots, Rockwell CLP and Siemens TIA Portal. GKN DRIVELINE – SUPPORTING CONTROL SYSTEM (September 2017): Supporting Automation Control in GKN Driveline - Newton (NC), Assembly line facility. Deployed/Maintenance of the assembly and production Fiat PUT line. Support includes facilities systems are PLC based and HMI Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal.
Responsible for updating and reviewing current and past productions lines, identifying problems and limitations, proposing solutions that will be applied in launching new lines. Industrial automation software developer, tester, integrator and commissioning. BMW MANUFACTURING (Spartanburg SC): Support and assistance Frames and Metal Finish at Siemens PLC TIA Portal V.14 using BMW Standard 8.1.
Outstanding participation in company startup processes, executing the necessary activities to develop automation projects as well as in the overall management of organizations, involving all support to departments such as Engineer, Administration and operation; Software Commissioning development for controls and supervision focused on Oil and Gas industry projects. Main Projects: PETROBRAS – DETECTORE DE FUMAÇA, CHAMA E GÁS: Schedule of PLC and Supervisory Control execution programming. PETROBRAS – CONTROLE PID TOCHA LIVRAMENTO: Definition of the Interlock Logic and Programming the Cause/Effect Matrix. PETROBRAS – INJEÇÃO DE PRODUTOS QUÍMICOS: Configuration and settings of the Supervision and Control Station.
Responsible for the idealization and development of the product. Working developing and maintaining algorithms, Strategic management; Financial management and Fundraising. Main Projects: TECH TRADER – ROBÔS INVESTIDORES (2016): Using programming techniques, this project launches a new way of investing in stock market without human interference.
Research and technical advice; Business prospecting; Direct participation in the definition of strategic actions of the automation projects; Integration of equipment and devices in industrial networks; Responsible for managing people using verbal and written communication skills; Instrumentation settings; Software development for Process control and supervision. Main Projects: HEINEKEN – PROCESSOS DE BATELADA (June 2012): PLC5 to Contrologix upgrade/conversion (Rockwell) / Supervisory control programming Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX - GE Intelligent Platforms / OPC Driver configuration; CTGÁS RN – PLANTA PILOTO GÁS (November 2013): Project Developer and integrator. Setting supervisory communication iFIX pilot plant; PETROBRAS UO-RNCE/ARG – TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUA PPTA (December 2013 - April 2014): Automation project supervisor and Follow up of steps in water treatment plants; PETROBRAS UO-RNCE/EIPA – SEGREGAÇÃO DE REDES CORPORATIVAS (2011 a 2013): Coordinator and follow up of Automation Project link ethernet Network Administration's and Industrial's Department (Ethernet Wired) UO-RNCE South District. Development SPO's, Tutorial, wiring diagram, etc; PETROBRAS UO-RNCE/EIPA – AS-BUILT'S DE AUTOMAÇÃO (2013 - 2014) Coordinator and PDCA cycle of Communication Automation's Project. Activities focused on preparing documentation for the PLC systems development, SCADA and instrumentation. Performance of field service and offshore units UO-RNCE. Staff to maintaining's tasks into UO-RNCE plant;
Solid experience developing Technical projects control. Skilled in providing technical support to customers; Coding software for PLCs and SCADA; Start Up of Onshore and Offshore Industrial plants; Documentation and Projects in Automation/Instrumentation. Main Projects: AMBEV - Rio Grande do Sul (RS) Brazil: Cooling of Beverages (sodas). BRASKEM – PÓLO PETROQUIMICO (RS): Petrochemical Plant. DECA DURATEX (RS): Sanitary ware factory. PETROBRAS UNCE/ATP - PLATAFORMAS DE UBARANA Rio Grande do Norte (RN) Brazil: Plant Oil & Gas offShore (2008/2009/2010); UN-RNCE GME UEB-01 (RN): Biodiesel pilot factory (2008/2009); TRANSPETRO (RN): Oil Transpost (2010).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a Controls Engineer do?
- A Controls Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial robots. They work in manufacturing, automotive, and process industries to optimize production and ensure system reliability.
- What certifications do Controls Engineers need?
- Common certifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Professional, Siemens Certified Professional, FANUC Robot certifications, ABB Robot Programming certifications, and TIA Portal certifications. Industry experience is often valued as highly as certifications.
- How do I hire a Controls Engineer?
- On Automate America, you can search for Controls Engineers by skill, location, and availability. Post a contract with your requirements, review applicant profiles and certifications, then connect directly or use White Glove managed services.
- What does Fernando do?
- Fernando is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Fernando located?
- Fernando is based in Nova Nazaré, Mato Grosso.
- What does Fernando specialize in?
- Fernando works with Siemens, GE, Visual Basic, Kawasaki and Autodesk as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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