Anibal — Global Robotics Integration Engineer

4/15 - Present: GLOBAL ROBOTICS INTEGRATION ENGINEER

12/13 - 4/15: NORTH AMERICAN IMPLEMENTATIONS AND CONTROLS ENGINEER - Participated in commissioning of over twenty $3.5M blow molding machines worldwide - Awarded $1000 for best PPS (Practical Problem Solving) submission - Collaborated with international team of engineers each contributing a unique skill set - Conducted configuration and programming of over forty ABB industrial robots - Developed clean slate ABB material handling application for tank and filler pipe blow molders - Configured ABB Safe Move with IRC5 IRB6700 and IRB4600 series robots - Mapped robot I/O interface with PLC and external equipment - Simulated and shared robotic work cell and equipment layouts using ABB RobotStudio - Evaluated and specified EOAT designs while considering robot load capacity - Designed and integrated EOAT docking shuttles from concept to implementation - Reviewed, recommended, and specified robot options and configurations for capital projects - Participated in FAT and SAT activities for robotic and blow molding equipment - Specified robot dress packs and cable management - Utilized TRELLO to document and track individual and team activities - Maintained robot backups and versioning using Sourcetree and GIT - Published technical manuals and SOP's utilizing SharePoint - Created and responded to "tickets" generated in JIRA issue tracking platform - Supported multiple concurrent machine build projects and trials - Trained technicians with regard to robot teaching and programming - Utilized bilingual English and Spanish skills fluently

8/12 - 12/13: M+W AUTOMATION Greenville, SC SR. ROBOT PROGRAMMER - Programmed ABB robotic metal finish line for BMW X4 (Greer, SC) - Programmed ABB robotic BIW spot welding line for BMW X3 (Greer, SC) - Programmed ABB robotic gluing / sealing line for BMW X3 (Greer, SC) - Programmed FANUC BIW spot welding lines for NISSAN trucks (Canton, MS) - Gained exposure to Atlas Copco tooling, INOS vision, and ABB Safe Move

5/08 - 8/12: SANDVIK COROMANT Westminster, SC PROCESS ENGINEER - Optimized surface preparation of cutting tools for PVD and CVD coating - Utilized Lean Six Sigma and SPC principles to drive process improvement - Reduced and sustained rejection rates by 75% through data driven decisions - Evaluated Cp/Cpk on existing products and during new product trials - Experienced in DOE, Value Stream Mapping, OEE metrics, and WIP reduction - Conducted "CAPEX" justifications on machinery in excess of $500k - Engaged in FMEA and SWOT analysis - Developed systematic method for operators to follow and adjust wet blasting machines - Refurbished reverse osmosis water system and implemented preventive maintenance plan - Prepared documentation and training for ADEPT robotic part picking / palletizing stations - Traveled to local and international sites for FAT activities - Developed operator and technician level preventive maintenance programs - Conducted internal ISO audits

4/03 - 5/08: SEA RAY BOATS Manufacturing Technology Center Vonore, TN ROBOT PROGRAMMER / INTEGRATOR - Developed multitasking ABB robot programs for chopped fiberglass deposition - Developed modular, structured programs for trimming of fiberglass decks and hulls - Developed part search method utilizing laser measurement for program offsets - Programmed feed rates, plunge depths, and developed "shape macros" - Simulated work cells with ABB RobotStudio and DELMIA UltraPaint software - Performed reach studies to locate robots, tracks, and peripheral hardware - Calibrated robot base frames, tracks, and tool center points - Mapped I/O communications between robot and PLC - Worked with tool maker and design engineer to fabricate required fixtures and tooling - Published programming manuals, and standard operating procedures - Trained other programmers and operators on operation of robotic work cells - Appeared on The History Channel's "Modern Marvels" for robotic drilling of fiberglass boats

7/99 - 4/03: CH2M HILL LOCKWOOD GREENE Metal Building Systems, Suite 200 Knoxville, TN SENIOR CAD DRAFTER / DESIGNER II - Detailed and checked structural steel plans using AutoCAD - Trained Spanish speaking Architects and Designers - Minimized field work by correcting design and detailing discrepancies - Calculated bill of materials

6/98 - 7/99: AMERICAN BUILDINGS COMPANY Carson City, NV CAD DRAFTER / DESIGNER - Detailed structural steel plans for commercial buildings utilizing AutoCAD - Worked with Structural Engineers to generate drawing templates - Calculated bill of materials

1/98 - 4/98: MAHLE Morristown, TN ASSOCIATE ENGINEER - Collected CNC cutting tool insert wear data - Prepared tool wear predictions using regression analysis - Updated and edited piston drawings with AutoCAD