Adrian — Controls Engineer

I have worked with KNAPP in 2 projects doing commissioning. The first project was at DigiKey aprox 7 months, the second in Fort Worth in Southern Glazers aprox 8 months. The project in Mercedez Benz was also commissioning. PLC Programmer – Commissioning Lines – PA Solutions. Tuscaloosa, AL, USA PLC Programming in a Line with Acoastic Foam Application.

Softwares: TIA PORTAL, WinCC, SiVArc. BMW -JR AUTOMATION – TALOS (2025 – 6 MONTHS) In the BMW project I was working in the HMI Panels generation. HMI Principles, Basic Screen Design, SiVArc generated users screen, Collection Screens, SiVArc Rules, HMI Design, HMI Standard Blocks, HMI Runtime Downloading, HMI Standard Type of HMI,

BMW -JR AUTOMATION – TALOS (2025 – 6 MONTHS) I worked with STANDARD TIMOV3 of BMW and we did a SIDE GLASS CELL Program from the Scratch. DETROIT DIESEL – JR AUTOMATION – TALOS (2024 – 4 MONTHS) Preparation and Programming in the Logic PLC Step 7 and HMI PRO CS. Preparation in the PLC Zone 4 program to get communication with the new TIA PORTAL PLC Station. PLC Logic and Network Connection in the Hardware. Programming TCP Communication: TCON, TDISCON, TSEND, TRCV and PNPN Coupler: F_RCVDP, F_SENDDP. Step 7 – TIA PORTAL Communication. Programming PC Measurement System Interface in Zone 4 – Offline Step 7 PC-PLC Communication GTSE (Reference Project Detroit Diesel). Handshake Data Transfer and Values. TESLA (2022 - 2 MONTHS) Preparation of PLC Program and testing different models of Carts in a Lifter of 4 Levels based on Lifter of 3 Levels that was previously programed and tested.

I have worked with SINAMICS Software. SINAMICS G115D in the Detroit Diesel Project and G110 in the DigiKey project, Some activities: Working with VFD - Safety changes (address) and online, diagnostic, and set parameter of the VFD, initialise VFD's with Function Block and with SINAMICS software.

Softwares: TIA PORTAL, WinCC, SiVArc. Preparation and Programming in the Logic PLC TIA PORTAL Side Glass Cell program from Scratch. LAD and GRAPH Logic. Programming Standard Blocks in the PLC Logic: Safety, Actuators, Step Sequences, Device Diagnostic, Messages System Program Structure, Programming Rules, F-Program, Interface F-Program-Standard Program, Configuration F- Blocks, Safe Switching Elements, ESTOP, Interconnections of Machines, Libraries, Operating Modes, Robot PLC Interface, Block Standard Type of PLC, Block Parameter, Block Visualization, IPSL HMI Principles, Basic Screen Design, SiVArc generated users screen, Collection Screens, SiVArc Rules, HMI Design, HMI Standard Blocks, HMI Runtime Downloading, HMI Standard Type of HMI, Hardware Commissioning: ET200SP, Scalance XC216-4CG, CAPAROC, Euchner Gate, KUKA interface, Murr, SZ-V Series Safety Laser Scanner, IO Link Laser Sensors, Sick Glass Sensor Detection. Knowledge of TIA TIMO V3 Standard

Commissioning Cart Conveyors TIA PORTAL. Lake Orion, MI, USA Cart Conveyor Software/Hardware Commissioning: TIA PORTAL Hardware, SINAMICS G115D, Scalance XC208, ET200SP, Safety – S7-FCT Assign, HMI PRO RT, RFID -Technology Objects RF170C. Softwares: TIA PORTAL, Step 7, SINAMICS, HMI PRO CS, Proneta. PLC Programmer – Offline, Commissioning – Zone 4 Step 7. Preparation and Programming in the Logic PLC Step 7 and HMI PRO CS. Preparation in the PLC Zone 4 program to get communication with the new TIA PORTAL PLC Station. PLC Logic and Network Connection in the Hardware. Programming TCP Communication: TCON, TDISCON, TSEND, TRCV and PNPN Coupler: F_RCVDP, F_SENDDP. Step 7 – TIA PORTAL Communication. Programming PC Measurement System Interface in Zone 4 – Offline Step 7 PC-PLC Communication GTSE (Reference Project Detroit Diesel). Handshake Data Transfer and Values.

PLC Programmer – Commissioning Verify Power & AGV/IP Address, WLAN Configure, NAT Configuration, Configure the Mag Sensors, Check the Mag Sensor Funcionality, Recording Serial Number of the components, Downloading the PLC Program, I/O Link Configuration, Configure HMI, Configure Safety Scanners, Configure Drive Steers, Tunning Drives,Testing E-Stops, Testing Mag Sensors, Testing RFID Readrs, Global Wake Up Module Settings, Final IO Validation, Verify Limit Switches. Softwares: TIA PORTAL, WinCC, Sick Safety Designer Software, Proneta, Lantronix Device Installer, RoboteQ, MagBoardMGR, GWUBoardMgr.

Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection through Programmable Logic Controllers SiemensS7300, TIA PORTAL series and WINCC Panels in assembly lines. Conveyor, Turn Tables, Stations, Assembly of Engine: Internal and External Areas. Hardware Diagnostic, FB Modifications – Global Library Updates, Manual Movements Interlocks, Permission, Monitoring the Sequence of Stations, RFID Diagnostic, Safety Diagnostic, Win CC Modifications, Alarms Detection. Starter: Servo S120_CU320_2_P Diagnostic, Homing, Troubleshooting Detection, Panel Control – Manual movements of Axis. Knowledge of PACCAR Standard.

Profinet network, ASI with TIA PORTAL and Safety devices commissioning, Sick Scanners CLV690 calibration and commissioning, Mettler Toledo Scale commissioning, VMS Station (Measurement Station commissioning), Sinamics G110M Commissioning, Signal Exchange between PLC commissioning, Knapp line start up. PLC Hardware commissioning, Assign Profisafe-address to Safety Modules, Fix AS-I Module issues (AS-I Master failure, AS-I Slave installations, connections), Hardware components: VALVES and Stopper (pressure adjustments, correct bad hoses connections, leak hoses), Safety issues: emergency stops, installations, connections. Enable Safety FD-Q Card (Monitoring of the Feedback Circuit): Installation and commissioning, configuration, settings, and programming in the FB Safety Block. Settings of the DI, FDI and F-DQ. Signal Exchange between 2 PLC's: IO Device – IO Controller configuration. SENDDP and RCVDP Safety FB's. Conveyor running issues: plugs, ASI module connections, cables, rotation direction, Call Motors Function Block, review input conditions (run request, service, runtime errors, sensor adjustments, modifications in PLC Program). Commissioning of Toledo Scale: Setting communications with PLC, fixing error messages, reviewed connections, components, and electrical drawings. General/Basic configuration of Scale. Setting CLV690 Scanners using SOPAS Sick Software, check Profinet and electrical connections (master-slave). Calibration and Testing of bar code reading with boxes. Working with VFD - Safety changes (address) and online, diagnostic, and set the parameters of the VFD, initialize VFD's with Function Block. VMS Station: Commissioning of VMS Station, IO Link Light grid configuration (hardware and software configuration S7- PCT Tool Configuration – Start Device Tool), Depth Sensor commissioning, Incremental Encoder commissioning, Calibration of the height, width, and length measurements. Modifications in the VMS Function Block(main Block of the height, width, and length measurements). Fixed hardware issues, Test Communications VMS PLC, and Main PLC. Knowledge of KNAPP Standard.

PLC Programmer – Supporting Lines – PA Premiere Automation. TIA PORTAL V16 Software, Step 7 Software and Standard Integra Wave 6. Tuscaloosa, Because I worked in the commissioning of Line with Acoustic Foam Application in Mercedes Benz Tuscaloosa, The company PA Premiere Automation has called me again for a support service. I worked a couple of weeks in Mercedes Benz Tuscaloosa until the project was released. Then the same company changed my place of work to Mercedes Benz Charleston. I was working in the Bodyshop Plant as a PLC Control Engineer until my TN VISA expired. (Couple of weeks) Basically, I did these activities: Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection through Programmable Logic Controllers SiemensS7300, TIA PORTAL V16 and because I have knowledge about Mercedes Benz Integra Standard. Knowledge of Mercedes Benz Integra Standard.

PLC Programmer – Lines Commissioning – Lödige. PLC Programming with TIA PORTAL V16 Software a Lifter of 4 Levels. AUSTIN, TX, USA Lift Commissioning, Testing Phase, Monitoring, Programming, Troubleshooting Detection and Support Productiion Preparation of PLC Program and testing different models of Carts in a Lifter of 4 Levels based on Lifter of 3 Levels that was previously programed and tested. Modifications in Safety Logic – Conditions of Doors Open. Hardware Diagnostic. Also, preparation/testing of different kinds of Carts (Baby, Normal, Long) that run in Lifter of 4 Levels. Preparation of Tia Portal project: Updates FB's of Tesla Standard, Updates of Tia Portal, GSD Files, Support Packages.

PLC Programmer – Support in Production Lines – Lines Commissioning – FFT. Springfield, TE, USA PLC Programming in an Assembly Line. Rockwell Software Studio 5000 – Logix Designer and Factory Talk View Studio. Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection through Programmable Logic Controllers Studio 5000. Mainly production support and preparation/testing of new models: Detection of components failure (valve – Clip Feeder Sequence), Modifications/Programming priority events in the plc program (Purge / Change Nozzle), Creation of new messages in Panel View (Conditions of start in Turntable), Testing/Modifications of Scrap Sequence/Modifications for bypass Sequence, Programming conditions to run cell without problems with at least one disabled station. Getting ESD Files. In general, review conditions to start in Auto Mode, Review alarm messages, Review when the line is halted, Interface with KUKA Robot – monitoring signals, sequence of Robots, Automatic Sequence.

PLC Programmer – Supporting Lines - Commissioning Lines – FORI AUTOMATION. Normal, IL, USA PLC Programming in an Assembly Line (CHASIS REAR and FRONT LINES). Rockwell Software Studio 5000 – Logix Designer. Mainly production support and preparation of new model. Testing, running/movements in Manual Mode, Programming interlock conditions of Robots in some stations, running dry cycle in different zones – Supporting and fixing problems to continue dry cycle (out of sequence, valves that not reaching positions, etc.). Enable movements of cylinders for testing purposes in some stations (Robot programmer's adjustments), programming inputs of manifolds, programming safety scanners boundaries, programming Keyence laser sensor LR-TB5000C, Activity of Assign Gateway Address in several devices: Lasers Scanner, SMC Pneumatic Valve Manifold, Tool IO Block, SMC ITV, SMC WELDSAVER EIP, VFD Armor Start Distributed Motor Controller, SBK Modules. Getting ESD Files. ADDON Updates.

PLC Programmer – Commissioning Lines – PA Solutions. Tuscaloosa, AL, USA PLC Programming in a Line with Acoastic Foam Application. TIA PORTAL V16 Software and Standard Integra Wave 6. Profinet Network and Safety Devices Commissioning: PN/PN Coupler, Scalance, Euchner Guard Locking, ET200SP Interface Module, MVK Profisafe and Profinet MURR Module, Safety Laser Scanner SZ-V-Series. Update version of firmware in Hardware Components: PLC, Scalance Devices, Safety Cards, Review installed devices with an E-plan and Off-Line Program (Delete or Change components). Safety Door Assa Abloy Commissioning (setting limit doors with Keypad, reference adjustments). Configuration of MURR Components with MVK Software and TIA PORTAL Start Device Tool. Configuration of SZ-V Laser Scanner with Safety Device Configurator. Programming Safety Zone. Commissioning of VMT Camera with VMT Personal: Testing of VMT Interface. Communication between AF1RB221- RobotABBs and VMT Camera. Interchange and Enables Inputs and Outputs Signals. Commissioning of Lenze Frequency Converter in PLC program: iSF DRIVE_PROTECT_PLUS and Hardware Device Settings. Testing in Manual Mode Drives of Cleaning Position. Smart Eye components commissioning with TCP IP Protocol communications and iFG_SMARTEYE functions blocks. The IP assignment was done with NetX SetUp Utility and also configured with WEB Browser Smart Eye TNETX. Safety Check and Quality Check modifications and programming. Test of Safety Matrix, PLC Program Modification in Safety Blocks, Test Protocol of Safety. Programming and preparing communication between PLC S7-1500 and PLUS Server/Client. Test of Communication. Programming IO Mapping with ATN PLC and ABB Robots: General Signals like PI, PO, Fail Safe Inputs, Fail Safe Outputs and UDT signals. Interface Robots ABB – AF1RB221 PLC and Interface AF1AT1PLC and AF1RB221 PLC. Testing of Ghost Mode with continued sequence: Programming modifications required to run on Station 20 and 30. Testing of Semi-Automatic Mode: Request for special position of ABB Robot like Maintenance, Cleaning. Also Break Test, Reference Selection. Testing Station 30 without Plus Server in Manual Mode.

PLC Programmer – Commissioning Lines Profinet network, ASI with TIA PORTAL and safety devices commissioning, line start up. Charleston, SC, USA Thief River Falls, MN, USA Prepare PLC's similar to one PLC Line already tested: Programming Tags, Copy and prepare FB, FC, DB, Add DigiKey Templates, Compile, delete errors, change data and comments. PLC Hardware commissioning, Assign Profisafe-address to Safety Modules, Fix AS-I Module issues (AS-I Master failure, AS-I Slave installations, connections), Hardware components: VALVES and Stopper (pressure adjustments, correct bad hoses connections, leak hoses), Safety issues: emergency stops, installations, connections. Conveyor running issues: plugs, ASI module connections, cables, rotation direction, Call Motors Function Block, review inputs conditions (run request, service, runtime errors, sensor adjustments, modifications in PLC Program). Scanner Reading position and setting of side guide. Test of bar code reading with boxes. Enable Destacker (Valves connections, cable connections and sensor adjustment). Loop Test of Middle, Lower and Upper Sections (rotation direction, enable conveyors, sensor adjustments after test boxes, adjust time to drive to the divert point, Adjust Timing of Runtime Merge TransferBelt, Test of incline conveyors. Working with VFD - Safety changes (address) and online, diagnostic, and set parameter of the VFD, initialise VFD's with Function Block. Knowledge of KNAPP Standard.

PLC Programmer – Commissioning Lines Profinet network and safety devices commissioning, line start up. San Luis Potosi, México Basically, we had to know also PLC program because we were in contact with Kuka Robotic Programmer, and we shared how communication with Robot was done. (Instructions, signals). Knowledge of BMW Standard. TIA PORTAL.

PLC Programmer Clarksville, TN USA Support production lines. Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection through Programmable Logic Controllers Siemens S7300 series and TIA PORTAL. Modifications in Modicom and WinCC Panels in machines like melting furnace and automation cells. TIA PORTAL program translation: Italian to English, networks comments in the program, variables input, outputs, data, etc. Modifications in step 7 programs required by productions supervisor.

PLC Programmer – Supporting Lines. Chattanooga, TN, USA Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection through Programmable Logic Controllers SiemensS7300 series and WINCC Panels in assembly lines. Doors Lines. Rear and Front. Also I used PLZ Analyzer. Support lines with Fanuc - Robot Technician Basic Service. Knowledge of VAAS Standard.

PLC Programmer Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, México through Programmable Logic Controllers Siemens S7300 series and RS LOGIX 500 and 5000 teams like: Machine FRIMO, Pokayokes parts and FOAM assembly lines. Setting and programming Keyence and Sensopart cameras. Softwares: Keyence and Navigator IV. Setting bar code readers and printers. Maintenance and adjustment of positions ABB.IRB Robot 4600 Programming and adjustment of position.

Control Engineer. Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection by Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers Step S7300 series 7 and S5 equipment such as blowers, Assembly Lines, Helium testers, pump assembly. Diagnosis and resolution faults of industrial communication networks Profibus DP. Programming, modification, reference and position adjustments, fault resolution, backups, preventive and corrective maintenance robot AB 4400 series. Programming, modification, reference settings, enable and fault resolution in drives Micromaster 440, 5000 Ultra AB, Mentor II. Programming and adjustment position, pressure and color sensors. Review PILZ safety devices and TeleMecanique safety curtains

PLC Programmer Saltillo, Coahuila, México Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection by Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers series S7300 and S7400 of Step 7 and S200 to equipment such as: Blowers, Melting furnaces, casting and heat treatment, line emptying, Assembly Lines, Buffer (conveyors, turntables, elevators), deburring Cells, Dust Collectors, shot blasting, Mills, Scrapers Arena, Central Amina, Central Resin, tridems, Rotocast, Gils, Ovens Fosecos, assembly tables hearts of testers Leaks, X-ray machines and wrappers Diagnosis, engineering changes and resolution of faults in industrial communication networks Profibus DP. Modification, programming and software installation screens Protool and Win CC Flexible: OP7, OP17, OP27, OP37, OP270, OP77A OP177A, Touch Panel. Programming, modification, reference and position adjustments, fault resolution, backups, preventive and corrective maintenance robot AB 6400 series and FANUC M6iT. Programming, modification, reference settings, enable and fault resolution in Sew drives, Danfoss, Micromaster 440. Storage Buffers Programming Transported pallets. Each station was programmed with a block already designed. The stations could only be with advance of conveyor, station with elevators, station with rotating table. Programming and adjustment of position and pressure sensors. Review PILZ safety devices. Support Process Engineers: introducing parameters data to control process of mills recipes, tridems, and heat treatment furnaces.

Monitoring, Programming, and Troubleshooting Detection through Programmable Logic Controllers Siemens equipment: filtration machines, and washers fog collectors. Programming temperature controllers and pressure sensors. SAP management, planning and closing work orders. Preventive maintenance to a electrical boards: retightening of screws and current and voltage measurements in teams