MIGUEL — Controls Engineer

PLCs used with Keyence vision systems

Automated Machinery Analyzing in LakeLand, Florida, Study of various automated machinery for transporting all that machinery from Tampa, Florida to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. These machines produce different types of water filters. The biggest challenge I faced was learning by heart how it works the largest automated machine in this region of the United States, named Flexline, and subsequently transporting this machine to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, ensuring its proper functioning in the Monterrey plant. This specific machine is equipped with Denso robots, Keyence vision systems, and Allen Bradley PLCs of the Control Logix family. As a final step, I ensured to train personnel who would operate this automated machine named Flexline in the city of Monterrey. I achieved very good results and currently have a letter of recommendation from this respected international company. Culligan. Moving Machinery from Tampa Florida to the North of Mexico. This has undoubtedly been one of the most ambitious projects I have had the opportunity to undertake as a Mechatronics Engineer. The project involved transporting a fully automated machine from Tampa, USA, to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. This automated machine includes an Allen Bradley PLC, Keyence vision systems (cameras), and Denso robots. The machine produces two models of water filters, and I spent nearly a year (back and forth)in the beautiful city of Tampa learning about this remarkable machine. I was responsible just giving advise for the disassembly in the USA, installation in Mexico, and training technical personnel in Mexico.

Troubleshooting for various automated machines in the production processes: Assembly: Machines with LabView software owned by National Instruments. Machining: Machines with PLCs from Schneider Electric and Siemens. Robots: Motoman and Fanuc. Plastic Injection: Arburg machines with PLCs from Automation Direct and Schneider Electric, as well as Keyence vision systems. Automation and Control Engineer.Company Lisi Automotive In this respected company, there are three main areas: CNC Assembly and Plastic Injection. I was responsible for improving machines, which included troubleshooting, developing new automation and control projects, as well as maintaining and modifying programs in CNC machines. The PLCs used include: Schneider Electric: M340 and M221 families, interfaced with Ecostruxure Control Expert and Ecostruxure Machine Expert software. Siemens: New PLC families, interfaced with TIA Portal versions 13, 14, and 15, and Step-7. For HMI, we used Magelis Harmony and Proface screens. In the Plastic Injection area, we had Keyence vision systems, and I developed electronics, automation, and control projects specifically with this brand and Delta PLC. As an experienced engineer, I am well-versed in areas such as pneumatics, hydraulics, drive configuration, and mechanics. With over 20 years of experience in my field, I consider myself a highly competitive mechatronics engineer. Technical Service for TRUMPF CNC Machinery Trumpf is a German CNC company, divided into three categories: Lasers, Benders, and Punching Machines. Although the new generation of machines includes some very interesting combinations in terms of machine operations, we have the experience to address any needs that may arise with your machinery. This includes installation support, troubleshooting, and maintenance services. Within our company, we have trilingual staff fluent in Spanish, English, and German.

Technology Advisor for various companies in Mexico, specializing in CNC (Trumpf, Mazak, Shimada), PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, General Electric, Automation Direct, Wago), and Robotics (Motoman, KUKA, and Fanuc). Commissioning, Startup of Automation Projects, and Troubleshooting for Different Types of Automated Machinery. Communication in English with American personnel in person and via email. Service Engineer. Company AMT One of the largest projects I worked on as a Service Engineer at AMT was for a company named Ivec in Tlaxcala, specifically at Green Brier. The project involved identifying areas of opportunity in the equipment of this respected company, Ivec, which is essential for maintaining a clean work environment free of dust and fumes. Green Brier manufactures railroad freight cars and, as a result, heavily relies on welding processes, making their work environment quite dirty. This was a large-scale project, involving around 53 pieces of equipment with cutting- edge technology, including Wago PLCs, temperature sensors, sensors to detect the speed of industrial fans, and air valves. All these devices were controlled by an HMI or a master system. The project also included a dust collector and containers for storing dust or particles. The scope of the project encompassed troubleshooting, commissioning all the equipment, and starting up the systems. All the equipment communicated via an industrial Ethernet network. Technical Service for MAZAK Machinery Mazak is one of the most respected companies in the field of CNC machinery due to its robustness and quality. As a result, you can find these machines distributed throughout Mexico, not only brand new but also older models in good condition. We have extensive experience in resolving issues ranging from oil leaks in the turret that performs tool changes to troubleshooting and fault detection. It is common for electronic components such as relays, current-carrying tracks, or even servo drives to fail. We are capable of providing solutions to ensure your production process does not stop. Our service includes maintenance for your machinery to extend and enhance the lifespan of your machines. Another common issue with this type of equipment is the failure of electrovalves. Improvement Development Engineer for Equipment at Whirlpool. At Whirlpool, we developed improvement projects for extruders, which included replacing control cabinets, supplying and installing temperature sensors, providing electrical diagrams (reverse engineering), and installing safety guards for the equipment. We were also responsible for commissioning and starting up the systems. In many companies, automated industrial processes rely on outdated equipment or machinery that does not present a good image. We specialize in improving these automated industrial systems to enhance their performance and appearance.

In charge of coordinating the execution of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance in the Plant (10 people, Electrical Technicians). Responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of the Galvanizing line and reporting causes if any issues occur, as well as preventing their recurrence. Troubleshooting in Automated Industrial Processes. Electronic Maintenance Supervisor. Company Galvasid During my time as an Electronic Maintenance Supervisor at this respected company, I was in charge of a team of approximately 10 electrical technicians to ensure the proper operation of the Galvanizing Line. I oversaw the execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks. It is important to note that the machinery used in this process was equipped with two brands of automation: Siemens S7-200, S7-300, S7 400, and Allen-Bradley Compact Logix, Control Logix, and Micrologix. The protocol was that whenever a problem arose with any machine, the electrical technician would respond first. If the issue exceeded their expertise, it was then the responsibility of the Electronic Maintenance Supervisor to provide a quick and accurate solution. This process utilized signal monitoring software called IBA, which is also used by Ternium in their automated industrial processes. Additionally, we were required to conduct a thorough analysis whenever an issue occurred in the Galvanizing Line, determine the root cause, and implement measures to prevent the problem from recurring.

Responsible for resolving issues related to various automation brands or PLCs: Schneider Electric, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, General Electric, Mitsubishi in the Automated Industrial Processes of Ternium Company (Monterrey and Puebla). Problem-Solving Solution Provider by AMIGE for TERNIUM. AMIGE International hired me to provide solutions in the areas of Automation and Control for the automated industrial processes at Ternium's steel plants in Monterrey and Puebla. Due to the scale of its processes, Ternium uses several automation brands: Schneider Electric (Momentum, Premium, Quantum), Siemens (S7-200, S7-300, S7- 400), and Allen-Bradley (Compact Logix, Control Logix). At Ternium Monterrey, I was responsible for providing services in the Casters and Ferrys areas. At Ternium Puebla, I worked in the Casters area.

Responsible for Developing Automation Projects for Industries such as CEMEX and PEMEX, capable of handling the project entirely. This includes: Basic Engineering Development. PLC Programming. HMI Design. Project Commissioning. Consultancy on Project Management. Manual Development.

Responsible for implementing the electronic system in automated machinery necessary for testing and assembling safety belt mechanisms. (Mitsubishi PLC). PLC programming and HMI design. Development of Automated Machinery for TAKATA Company. Recently, the TAKATA Company was acquired by a company called JOYSON. One of the main challenges we faced was designing one of the largest automated machines required to fully test the seatbelt mechanism. This machine, named "Feeling," falls within the category of Motion Control. It includes an HMI, Mitsubishi PLC, Panasonic Servo Drive, Servo Motor, various tension measurement devices, Pneumatic Systems, and Sensors. Requirements: Wiring Labeling PLC Programming HMI Design Control Diagrams Commissioning and Machine Start-up Manual Preparation Development of Automation Projects for CEMEX Company. One of the largest and most challenging automation projects we worked on for this respected company was the automation of a rotary circular kiln at the CEMEX Barrientos plant in the State of Mexico. This project included the design of both basic and detailed engineering, control diagrams, and the installation of control cabinets containing General Electric PLC equipment: Field Control. We were also responsible for commissioning all the equipment and the project start-up. Due to the large scale of the process, the company typically acquires automation equipment not only from General Electric (Series 9030, 9070) but also from Schneider Electric, including their various PLC ranges such as Quantum, Momentum, and Premium, as well as Unity Pro XL PLC programming software. Additionally, Magelis screens and HMI design software, Vijeo-Designer, were used. We were able to provide solutions across all CEMEX plants located throughout Mexico. Development of Automation and Maintenance Projects.Company: Toyota Boshoku This company closed its facilities, but as far as I am concerned, I was hired to carry out automation projects at the plant using Allen-Bradley PLCs: Micrologix, Compact Logix, and Control Logix, with programming software RS Logix 500 and RS Logix 5000. The production lines were based on sewing machines, as the final product was seat covers for Toyota vehicles. Not only was I responsible for executing automation projects within the company, but I also supported the technical staff in maintenance tasks throughout the plant, specifically in the areas of electrical and electronic systems.