GIBRAN — Controls Engineer

Successfully developed SCADA equipment alarm notifications, creating direct communication between Siemens PLC and Ignition software, using TIA Portal and OPC-UA, reducing machine downtime by 70%. Implemented quality detection using Keyence IV3 vision for wheelhouse parts, effectively eliminating the risk of parts outside tolerance from reaching the assembly lines.

Successful implementation of virtual encoders in a conveyor line for General Motors in Spring Hill, TN, eliminating the use of physical encoders, reducing integration costs by 30%. Implemented a Part Pick system for General Motors in Orion, MI, with Allen-Bradley PLC using Studio 5000, FANUC Robot, and Keyence Vision, reducing operation time by 40%.

Designed and integrated production lines for customers in the automotive industry, such as BMW and GM, from the initial estimate, up until the startup at the customer's facility, using PLC software for logic design, including Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix / Studio 5000, Omron CX-Programmer, and HMI design, using Siemens WinCC and Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View Studio.

Carried out integrations for General Motors in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, for the new motor plant, developing the programming in Allen-Bradley PLC using Studio 5000 and GM FACS standard using eFlex. Accomplished several improvements in the cycle time of assembly processes, in the sequences of gear washers, and in tasks of vision systems for the inspection of auto parts.

Engineering/Industrial Maintenance role, including troubleshooting of PLC programs using Step7.