Omar — Controls Engineer

Experience developing and modifying logic in Studio 5000 for ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers, HMI updates in FactoryTalk View, and device configuration in CCW. Implemented metal detectors, utilities monitoring systems, and curing-room optimization using PID tuning, proportional valves, and PowerFlex VFD control. Provided onsite support, troubleshooting, logic updates, and production-line improvements reducing scrap and downtime. Familiar with machine integration, digital IO, VFD…

years of experience programming and commissioning Siemens PLCs across multiple automotive and machining lines. Skilled in Step7, TIA Portal V14–V18, S7-300/400/1500 hardware configuration, safety integration, diagnostics, WinCC HMI development, and StartDrive drives commissioning. Completed multiple retool, commissioning, and cycle-time optimization projects for OEMs such as Ford, Stellantis, GM, ZF, Comau, and Felsomat. Strong proficiency closing open points onsite, creating new sequences…

Experience integrating Fanuc robots into automated cells, modifying IO interfaces, updating robot routines, and supporting retool projects. Worked with Fanuc CNC/Fanuc robot interfaces, added IO modules, and updated sequences for auto-loading processes. Familiar with HandlingTool, digital IO mapping, fault recovery, and robot–PLC communication on Siemens and Rockwell platforms.

Extensive experience commissioning new machining and assembly lines for automotive plants in the US and Mexico. Responsible for bringing equipment from debug to full production, including PLC/HMI checkout, I/O checkout, safety validation, motion tuning, and integration with plant tracking systems. Commissioned Sinumerik 840D/One machines, Siemens S7-300/400/1500, TIA Portal (V14–V18), Rockwell Studio 5000, HMI Pro, WinCC, and FactoryTalk systems. Closed open points during runoff, supported PPAP and SOP, and executed retool projects for OEMs such as Ford, Stellantis, GM, ZF, Comau, Felsomat, and Fives Cinetic.

Strong troubleshooting background on automated lines, CNC machines, gantries, washers, FTC machines, and manual/semiautomatic stations. Diagnose faults in PLC logic, NC programs, HMI, safety circuits, communication networks, drives, and field devices. Experienced with Siemens Step7/TIA, Sinumerik 840D/One, Rockwell Studio 5000, PowerFlex VFDs, Keyence and Cognex vision systems, Atlas Copco tools, and robot interfaces (Fanuc, ABB, Comau). Frequently called onsite to reduce downtime, stabilize new equipment, solve quality issues, and improve cycle time in high-volume production environments.