Rodolfo — Controls Engineer
Rodolfo
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Experience Debug current PLC program. Programming by scratch
Experience touch point/ commucations/ Programming by scratch
Experience Touch point/ communication/ Programming by scratch
About Me
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Expert in PLC programming and RS view programming
• Adept with vision system programming
• Ability to design Ethernet network & integrating communication with internal system
• Possess excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated abilities to handle projects and a team of engineers
• Skilled in process design and completing process flow
Familiarity with the principles of lean manufacturing
• Team Leader, ability to always maintain self-motivation and be consistently pro-active
• Demonstrated abilities to handle projects and a team of engineers
• Build business in new markets and areas
• Able to cope with pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding a client’s needs and issues from a business point of view
• Able to identify critical issues
• Skilled in process design and completing process flow
• Problem solving
• Write and debug Control/Robot/HMI Servo programs per customer request
• Experience troubleshooting and developing PLCs
• Ability to win and retain long-term, high-quality clients as well as recurring business.
TECHNICAL/MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Hardware: PC, CNC, Laser Welders, Spot Welders, Tig Welders, Laser Markers
Software: Microsoft Office, Windows
Design software: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Unigraphics, ProE
Programming Languages: C++, JavaScript, Java, Visual Basic, Python
PLC software: FactoryTalk View ME
RSlogix, RSLinks, STEP7, CX-One, TIA Portal,Studio 5000
Other Software: FrontPage, Dreamweaver, MiniTab
GFACS, eFlex, eVision, MES, Software suit for Planning, Configuration & Management Production
Protocols: CAN, Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus
Machine Vision: Cognex, Dalsa, IFM, Matrox, Fanuc, Keyence, SICK 3D inspect, Roboteye, Gocator 3d
PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
January ’2007 - COGNEX VISION SYSTEMS
Natick, MA
November ’2013 - Fanuc IRVision-2d,3DMV/3DL
Rochester Hills, Mi
November ’2014 - Telesis Laser Marker Columbus,
OH
January’2016 - GM Safety Lock-Out / Tag-Out
Febreruary’2016 - ESWP Electrical Safe work Practices Training
September’2017 - 10-Hour OSHA outreach Training Course for General Industry
September’2017 - 10-Hour OSHA Training for the Construction Industry
November 2018 - Robot Operations Nachi Robots, Novi, Mi
August ’2018 - Fanuc J2P0305 - Robot Operations
Rochester Hills, Mi
July ’2019 - Electrical Safety in the workplace NFPA 70E Warren, Mi
July ’2020 - Kuka Robot Programing KRC4 code EfhGle
Shelby Twp, Mi
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Work Experience(9)
contractor (GM Factory Zero ) • Commissioning multiple (Rockwell PLC's) and Factory Zero GM. • Mentor for a new people on GM standard. • Troubleshooting Siemens HMI. • Troubleshooting VFD's. ( servo motors) • Commissioning multiple (Rockwell PLC's) 3 of 10 • Support Conveyor system. • Review logic in Auto station – Semi auto station. • AOI's review ( GM standard) • Review Engineering, Prepare safety validation. • Coordinate daily activities with PM
(BEV3 Project ) Livonia • Commissioning multiple (Rockwell PLC's) and Bev3 project. • Studio 5000, PlC firmware flash, commissioning I/O. Ethernet communication, Start Program by Scratch Follow GM Standard • Support Conveyor system. • Review logic in Auto station – Semi auto station - Manual Stations. • AOI's review ( GM standard) • Review Engineering, Prepare safety validation. • Coordinate daily activities with PM • Teach Position Fanuc robot R30IA Commissioning supervisors, analyze root cause and resolve machine operation failures
• Multiple Robot support: Robot (Kuka) sewing process, • Support multiple PLC (Rockwell & Siemens PLC's) and other electrical controlled automated systems. • Review logic support MES system • Technical expert for electrical controls, process logic controls. • Production support analyze root cause and resolve machine operation failures
AIM, Warren, Mi - Second Shift • Drive all activities relating to ensuring existing and new equipment is built and running in accordance to specifications. Including the troubleshooting, debugging, start-up and programming of all automated equipment. • Technical expert for electrical controls, process logic controls. • Production support analyze root cause and resolve machine operation failures. Lead Engineer for Robot (Fanuc) shipping system • Support multiple PLC (Rockwell) and other electrical controlled automated systems • Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering to establish optimized performance of all equipment. • Identify and correct any safety issues inside the facility. • Review logic support MES system • Mentor to maintenance staff & technical staff to resolve mechanical, electrical & logical issues in existing equipment's.
• Production support & error proofing (Cognex camera) improvement at GM Tonawanda. • Commissioning (Keyence cameras) / support for startup project on Sparks Nevada. 5 of 10 • Commissioning / support for startup different projects per implementing Poka Yoke (Cognex & Keyence) stations on automotive companies in States, Canada, Japan, Mexico. GM Project • Commissioning / support install error proofing (cameras) to detect profile thread & stud present at Multimatic Indiana. • Support install error proofing (cameras) (Teledyne) holes detection in transmission case at Nemak . • Commissioning for installing 16 machine vision system/ error proofing at Ford Irapuato, Gear Machining area, 8 sped transmission. • Commissioning for installing 34 machine vision system at GM Spring Hill, new Engine product GenV. Improvements vision system to inspect sealer application customer, Gestamp. • Impart vision training, customer Martinrea (Teledyne). • Commissioning for installing Machine vision / error proofing to inspect cosmetic plastic, customer Trantek Systems/USF. • Production support & error proofing improvement at Honda Engine. • Support for improvement error proofing at GM assembly Lake Orion. • Production support At Chrysler. ( Cognex Camera) • Improvements sealer error proofing detect at Chrysler Engine. • Production support At Ford Dearborn Engine Plant. • Commissioning for install, line scan error proofing to detect defect metal surface Thyssenkrupp Material. Commissioning for install station retools at Hirata Corporation of America. • Startup production at Ford trucks assemble Kentucky.
GM Toledo • New processes validation. • Improvements Process, updated control logic at PLC, Simatic Step 7 V5.5. • Working with auto/save to download PLC Backups & review changes ONLINE. • Review difference PLC Logics. • Supporting production & review team lead requirements. • Lockout Energy Training. • UAW Electrical Safe work Practices Training. • Work with eFacs library, to configure new Task adding new cameras. • Updated firmware into Siemens HMI. • Introduced new Keyence laser sensor profile.
GM San Luis Potosi, GF9 General Motors de México / Toluca, Ramos, Silao & San Luis Potosi, • Vision expert support / start up for difference´s GM Program: Ddct, Gen V, 6 sped, 8 sped, 9 Sped, X30. • Fanuc Ir Vision Training. • Eflex Training. Efacs Training. • Team work with control & electrical engineers from Europe and Asia to optimize, review, and release design for a new machinery. • Supporting production (error proofing, vision systems) & review team lead requirements. • Process engineering of production cells to manufacture Automotive components. • Continuous Improvements in assembly lines (vision systems improvements). • Robot teaching. (learning new position). (Fanuc robots) • Update production line core tools (Control Plan, PFMEA & Flow Chart). • Layout modification to increase capacity for GenV program in México. 7 of 10 • Run off/validations, production lines, Europe, Japan, USA, Canada. • New equipment validation through Gage R&R & Capability studies. • DOE's studies to establish working parameters. • Corrective actions implementation due to Customer trouble reports. • Continuous communication with Design Engineers to review engineering changes for new lines. • Raw material validation to accept/reject new suppliers as part of Cost Reduction projects. • Develop and/or update PQCT, PFMEA, flowcharts, machine check sheets, and PPAP & ANPQP files. • Suppliers' supervision for quotes requests and machines', facilities to review and test machines and processes. • Solving problems methodology (8D, 5P, Fishbone), process capability studies. • Implementation of corrective actions, customer meetings. • Perform trial changing raw material from tooling to improve life tool and reduce any down time due to continual tooling change. • Develop an effective Best Practices process to ensure lessons learned are implemented in new programs and processes.
Jalisco, MX • Weekly meetings with customers. • Improvements a new laboratory for airbag testing in Autoliv Indiana • Improvements in a new laboratory for crash testing in VW do Brasil. • Transferring Production lines from Mexico to China, New products, start up for Cognex vision systems. • Project development and start up for Cognex vision systems VW do Brasil. • Development of inspection programs for assembly lines. • Mechanical design of work stations for Cognex sensors. 8 of 10 • Development of circuit diagrams and technical drawings for each project. • Contact with supplier to know the progress of machined parts or assembly workstations. • R&R tests, PMM with customer to validate and release the projects. • Request for quotes of equipment required for projects. • Project development for companies such as Continental Teves, Siemens VDO, GMM, VWM, Lear Corporation, Robert Bosch, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Ford, Fauerecia, Autoliv,Guillete. • Development of standard operation sheets, PFMEA, flow chart, visual aids, BOMs, setup check list, to the launch of master cylinders assembly lines. • Pokayokes design and validation for assembly lines. Improvements in assembly lines.
Jalisco, MX • PLC programming. I acquired knowledge about programming PLC along with developing the ability of reading, analyzing & comprehending of electric charts for the PLC • Electrical panel wiring. For contactor 440 VAC • Inputs and outputs signal controls and monitoring on a Lab View program.
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
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 Rodolfo do?
- Rodolfo is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Rodolfo located?
- Rodolfo is based in Clinton, Michigan.
- What does Rodolfo specialize in?
- Rodolfo works with KUKA, Fanuc and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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