Victor — Controls Engineer

• Controls design / integration / production support for complete automotive production systems • Programmed and commissioned complex PLC logic for body shop and GA systems (welding, conveyors, robotics, inspections etc.). • Integrated PLCs with robotics, VFDs, vision systems, and factory networks to ensure seamless manufacturing flow. • Spearheaded real-time production optimization via PLC-level process control, resulting in reduced cycle times and downtime. • Implemented automated quality control and vision-based defect detection systems tied to corrective PLC logic. • Commissioned multiple production lines, meeting strict deadlines and quality standards for launch readiness. • Supported predictive maintenance via PLC data logging and diagnostics.

• Standardized global cap-change routines across all PLCs and robotic cells, slashing change-over time and ensuring good weld quality. • Designed and deployed a plant-wide MIG-weld tracking system that records weld length and heat for every welding joint for real-time analytics and historical traceability. • Consolidated Fanuc robot programs for cap-change, tip-dressing, and process data logging, extending cap life and boosting weld consistency. • Programmed closed-loop pressure and time auto-adjustments for weld and dress cycles, increasing throughput and cutting scrap. • Led open-issue resolution during new-line launches; drove design reviews and root-cause analyses to eliminate repeat downtime events.

• Programmed, commissioned, and supported multiple automated welding and assembly lines for high-volume automotive production. • Implemented RAFT (Resistance Adaptive Feedback Technology) to optimize spot welding performance and weld quality. • Provided post-launch support and technical training across Martinrea facilities, specializing in weld automation, PLC/HMI troubleshooting, and robotic process improvements. • Diagnosed and resolved PLC logic issues impacting safety, sequencing, and production uptime. • Reduced cycle times by reprogramming PLC/robot logic, optimizing weld schedules, and restructuring process flow—resulting in a 20% increase in parts-per-hour (PPH) across lines. • Performed advanced debugging and troubleshooting of automated systems, with focus on safety circuit validation, interlocks, and functional testing. • Programmed and refined Fanuc robots (MIG and spot welding) to enhance speed, accuracy, and repeatability of critical welding operations. • Collaborated with Process Engineers and Weld Technicians to identify root causes of quality issues and implement continuous process improvements.