Danilo — Controls Engineer
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About Me
Extensive experience in Industry Automation. Solid background in software development especially under Siemens and Rockwell. Programming, commissioning, startup, production support and cycle time improvement of automated assembly lines of BIW, engines, cylinder head, transmission and auto parts manufacturer. Vision Systems EtherInspect and Cognex; Cognex Handheld Reader; RFID Systems.
Experience includes but not limited to:
- Siemens and Allen Bradley hardware and software (such as Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC, Sinamics Starter, RsLogix5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk, CCW, Drive Executive,, etc)
- ProfiNet, EtheNet I/P, AS-i, Profibus DP/PA, DeviceNet, and others.
- Siemens PROFIsafe and Allen Bradley GuardLogix
- Ether-Inspect, Cognex and Matrox Vision Systems. Including via OPC Server.
- RFID Systems to traceability (Interface, Reading and Writing). - PLC Programming from scratch, Comissioning, Startup, Production Support, Cycle Time Improvement - Troubleshooting line faults - Technical problem-solvings
Skilled Trades (12)
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Very polite very knowledgeable
Why Choose Me
<p>Due to my strong technical experience and commitment in order to deliver the best results. There is no issue that can't be solved, I always look for solutions respecting the rules.</p>
Work Experience(6)
Project leadership; Software design, commissioning and start-up of manufacturing lines, special machines, food industry and mining area. PROJECTS INVOLVED Kuka System North America LLC / General Motors - Coahuila, Mexico. 2022 Commissioning, validation, startup and optimizing of a full automated line for a new car body assembly to produce a new GM car model. Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware and software. Kuka System North America LLC - Michigan, USA. 2021 Software design as well as it simulation and validation for General Motors manufacturing lines to be installed in USA and Mexico. Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware and software. Braskem - Maceió, AL - Brazil. 2020-2021 Braskem salt cavern backfilling operation. A unique project in the world with the purpose of recovery three entire districts in Maceió city, bringing back the soil stability. Operation consists in two different plants, one for solid (sand) material and the other one for liquid (brine) material. The purpose is to inject sand into the soil using brine as a carrier material, in order to backfill the salt cavern. Offline programming from scratch, debugging and commissioning of PLC and SCADA code. Hardware Schneider and Indusoft SCADA system. PLC Modicon ePAC M580 ( redundant hot stand by system), MTV340 frequency converter, endress+hauser control instruments. Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU network and HART Protocol. FORD Motor Company – Camaçari, BA – Brazil. 2020 Commissioning and startup of 120 new automatic trolleys (they have been used to transport car body throughout the production line). Each trolley has a self height adjustment that will self adjust according the operator height. Siemens hardware and software. Valiant TMS – Doors Line (by FCA ) – Michigan – USA. 2019/2020 Commissioning, debugging and startup PLC, HMI, Drivers and EtherNet Devices of Inner Door Line (Right Hand Front and Rear side). Allen Bradley hardware and software. Unilever Kibon – Recife, PE – Brazil. 2019 PLC/HMI software development (programming from scratch, both safety and process code), VFDs setup, PLC/Robot interface, debugging, commissioning and startup of palletizing station (Ice cream boxes to be palletized). PLC and Robot Kuka integration. Siemens hardware and software. Ford – Louisville, Kentucky – USA. 2019 Production support and cycle time improvement. Line based on NEXT Gen programming Standard. Allen Bradley hardware and software. Magna Drive – Piedmont, South Caroline – USA. 2019 Startup and production support for new cells to produce parts for supply BMW. Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC GM (General Motors) – São José dos Campos / Mogi das Cruzes / São Caetano do Sul – Brazil. 2018-2019 Offline programming, commissioning and Startup of automated assembly line for Door Ring, Back and Front Panel, Hemming, Body Side and Frame station. Programming according GCCS-2 programming standard, Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware and software.
- Programming, commissioning, startup and production support of automated assembly lines of engines, cylinders head and transmission. Programming according to FAST (Ford and Siemens Transline) and HMI Lite Standard. - Vision systems development and start-up, Cognex and Ether-Inspect systems. PROJECTS - FORD MX65 Transmission Assembly Line - Ensisheim, France / Taubaté, Brazil May-2016 / Jan-2018 Worked in France from Sept 2016 to Feb 2017, Programming and commissioning of assembly line for new Ford transmission, codename MX65. Line based on Siemens PLCs (Profinet and Profibus network), programmed according FAST (Ford and Siemens Transline) standard. Start-up machines in Brazil from March 2017 to Dez 2017. - FORD Dragon Engine Assembly Line - Bremen, Germany / Taubaté, Brazil Aug-2015 / Dez-2017 Worked in Germany from Sept 2015 to Oct 2015, Programming and commisioning of assembly line for new Ford petrol (1.5L version) engine, codename "Dragon". Programmed according to FAST (Ford and Siemens Transline) and HMI Lite (Profinet, Profibus and ASi network) standard. Start-up machines in Brazil from Feb 2017 to Dez 2017. - FORD Fox Engine Assembly Line - Camaçari, Brazil Jul-2014 / Jul-2015 New machines installations, comissioning and production support of assembly line for new Ford petrol (1.0L version) engine, codename "Fox''. Programmed according to FAST standard (Ford and Siemens Transline).
- Project Analysis/Design, Retrofit, Programming Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC, Commissioning and Start up of automatized production lines. PROJECTS - FORD Fox Engine Assembly Line - Camaçari, Brazil Feb-2013 / Jun-2014 Commissioning and startup of assembly line for new Ford petrol (1.0L version) engine, codename "Fox". Line based on Siemens PLCs, programmed according to FAST standard (Ford and Siemens Transline).
Subjects: -Maintenance of Automated System -Industrial Lubrication
-Planning, monitoring and analysis of preventive and corrective-planned maintenance about filling lines and utilities devices, using as data, anomalies found in service orders, and following the periodicity of maintenance plans through SAP/R3 management software. -Planning and Analysis of Predictive Maintenance: Thermography, Vibration Analysis and Ultrasound. -Monitoring preventive maintenance plans: automation, electric, instrumentation, mechanic and utilities. -Analysis and Control of Maintenance Indicators, like MTTR/MTBF, Backlog... -Knowledge in ISO 9000; ISO 14000; ISO 22000+PAS 220 (Good manufacturing practices, APPCC, PPRO); OHsAS 18001. -Implementation committee of 5S and PDCA.
Trainee -Programs development for new machines, using Ladder Language and PLCs Schneider/ Atos, Allen-Bradley (Logix 500 and 5000) and HMI screens development.
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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 Danilo do?
- Danilo is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Danilo located?
- Danilo is based in Salvador, Bahia.
- What does Danilo specialize in?
- Danilo works with Profinet, Siemens, Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric and Cognex as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Danilo's skilled trades: Troubleshooting, Comissioning, Start up, Offline Programming and Programming from Scratch.
- Is Danilo available for work?
- Availability unknown. Danilo has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Danilo?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Danilo can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.


















