Rafael — Automation/Industrial Engineer
Rafael
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Work History on Automate America
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Profile
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Programming Skills 9
Development of standard and templates for Lucid Motors. Development of battery pack line, Manual and Automatic stations.
Proficient with Omron platforms, both CX-programmer and Sysmac Studio. Applications ranging from hydraulic presses to vision aided robotic stations.
About Me
Engineering Leader with 17+ years managing controls and process automation projects for Tier-1 automotive OEMs. Specialized in PLC/SCADA architecture, robotic systems, and MES integration. Trusted by global manufacturers like Tesla, BMW, and Nissan to deliver robust automated systems, improve production efficiency, and lead multidisciplinary teams from design through commissioning. Combines hands-on technical depth with strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement, streamline execution, and maximize ROI on automation investments.
Qualifications
- Introduction to Python – Microsoft (2020)
- Supply Chain Analytics – MITx (2018)
- Project Management Techniques for Development Professionals – IDBx (2017)
- V-UP V-FAST Facilitator – Nissan (2015)
- V-DECIDE – Nissan (2015)
- Motoman MotoSim Simulation– Yaskawa Motoman – Ohio (2014)
- Motoman DX Robot Coordinated Motion programming – Yaskawa Motoman – Ohio (2014)
- Motoman DX Robot Advanced programming – Yaskawa Motoman – Ohio (2014)
- Motoman DX Robot Basic programming – Yaskawa Motoman – Ohio (2014)
- Motoman DX Robot Basic ladder programming – Yaskawa Motoman – Ohio (2014)
- Fanuc robots programming - PSA Peugeot Citroën (2013)
- Rockwell PLC programming - PSA Peugeot Citroën (2013)
- Crono analysis – PSA Peugeot Citroën (2012)
- METEO – PSA Peugeot Citroën (2011)
- MTM2 – Associación de MTM - España (2011)
- VDA 6.3 internal auditor – Setec (2009)
- FMEA – Setec (2009)
- Problems’ solution analysis and methodology – Setec (2008)
- Production control and planning (PCP) – SENAI (2008)
Skilled Trades 2
Software Competencies 8
Professional Competencies 10
Applications 9
Tools, Machines & Equipment 11
My Business
Customer Reviews3
Always a pleasure having Rafael on our projects. his knowledge of PLC's and Robots is top level.
Great work on controls design templates for our customers new Ignition standards.
Rafael was a great help at our customer site in Ridgeville, SC. His PLC knowledge was spot on, helping to finalize commissioning and assist with production support as the equipment come online.
Work Experience9
Creation of Human-Machine interfaces. Management and development of automated processes using Siemens TIA Portal/Simatic S7. Management and development of automated processes using Rockwell RSLogix. Automation team management. Industrial transporters and tooling development.
Main responsibilities: - Develop site refurbishment projects and scopes. - Develop and control project change requests. - Support suppliers on plant installation. - Analyze and control supplier's project charts. - Develop and review contingency plans. - Develop and follow-up action plans. - Follow supplier's operations and ensure that third parties comply with JLR guidelines.
Main responsibilities: - Responsible for the plant automation and robotics. - Development of production tooling. - Creation of Human-Machine interfaces. - Management and diagnose of automated processes using Siemens TIA Portal. - Installation and development of Cross Car Beam automated process, both on PLC and robots programming. - Development of facilities and equipment standards. - Installation and development of automated guided vehicles control system. - Responsible for the plastic injection building. - Development of manufacture traceability systems. - Development of a plastic paint shop
Process Analyst (Projects) - Body shop - PSA Peugeot Citron (Aug/2012 - Aug/2013) Main responsibilities: - Responsible for the development and homologation of Citron C3 body sides' project. - Responsible for the development and homologation of Peugeot 208's body sides' project. - Welding and stamping tooling development. - Leader on Body sides' production improvement project (22 V/h to 39V/h) - Development and homologation of Peugeot 208's pre-series equipment. - Development of production standards. - Productivity increase on body sides' manual operations
Process Analyst - Body shop - PSA Peugeot Citroen (Sep/2011 - Aug/2012) Main responsibilities: - Processes improvement and standardization. - FMEA's group leader. - Production lines' surveillance plan pilot. - Ergonomically analysis and improvement projects. - Productivity and cycle time reduction
Production Coordinator - Prototypes - BMB Mode center (Jan/2010 - Sep/2011) Main responsibilities: - Labor management. - Project analysis and quotations. - Budget and future investment's development and control. - Project management. - Supply management. - Creation of production plannings
Process Analyst - BMB Mode center (Sep/2008 - Jan/2010) Main responsibilities: - Production standards development. - Special Vehicles' assembly tree updates. - Processes and products' FMEA leader. - Processes Audits. - Special vehicles' manufacturing plan development. - New products development
Internship - BMB Mode center (Mar/2008 - Sep/2008) Computer skills - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. - Autocad 2D/3D. - Autodesk Inventor. - Microsoft Project. - Catia V5 - Part design and layout. - Arena simulation. - Siemens Total Integrated Automation - TIA Portal - SAP Management systems. Languages English - Fluent (Technical terminology included). - CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English. (Cambridge - 2005) Spanish - Fluent. French - Basic reading/writing skills
Education / Training / Certificates2
Facilities Worked At9
