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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Automation (PLC & HMI Programming)

  • Concept Development for Automation.

  • 2D & 3D  Machine Vision

  • AI in Manufacturing​.

  • Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering​

  • Programming & Interface Development​ (Python, Java, SQL, .Net).

Project Management & Leadership

  • Technical Roadmap Development & Execution

  • Research & Innovation Leadership

  • Cross-functional Team Coordination

  • Budget & Resource Management

  • Process Optimization

  • Industry-Academia Collaboration (Internship Programs, AI Research)​

Business & Industry Expertise

  • Sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Industrial, Energy, Defense, Marine

  • Technical Sales & Strategy Alignment

  • Cost Reduction & Process Efficiency

  • AI & Automation Adoption in Manufacturing

Work Experience

  • June 2021 to Current - TE Connectivity
    Automation Manufacturing Technologies/ Global Operations (https://www.te.com/en/home.html) Principal Manufacturing and Development Engineer Serve as the technical leader for the Mexico team, reviewing technical plans and automation concepts for LATAM-wide implementations. Develop and sustain a pipeline of automation and AI projects, driving adoption of these technologies across manufacturing plants. Create and deploy a development roadmap for 3D Bin Picking solutions, including training, research, benchmarking, and testing of commercial solutions, as well as in-house low-cost alternatives. Industrial Co-Leader of VAI Group (Vision and Artificial Intelligence) in collaboration with the University of Sonora, leading a team of highly trained interns specializing in AI and computer vision to accelerate AI deployments in manufacturing plants. Staff Manufacturing and Development Engineer Led TE AI CUP in LATAM, a global competition where manufacturing engineers collaborate with student teams to develop and deploy AI-driven applications. Specialized in 2D and 3D machine vision projects for high-precision applications, working with Keyence, Cognex, Halcon, and Merlic MVTec. Senior Manufacturing and Development Engineer Designed and developed automation concepts for TE Connectivity sites. Simulated processes involving new machinery to test functionality and optimize key manufacturing metrics. Developed AGV simulations for potential applications. Provided automation improvement support across TE business units, including automotive, industrial, and warehouse sectors. Developed AI-driven machine vision applications to enhance manufacturing processes.
  • January 2021 to June 2021 - Ford Motor Company
    Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant / Stamping Area (https://www.ford.com/) Stamping Maintenance Process Coach Provided technical support and process coaching for stamping maintenance operations. Ensured optimal performance and reliability of stamping equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime. Implemented process optimizations to enhance quality, safety, and operational effectiveness.
  • August 2018 to January 2021 - University of Alberta
    Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing, Design, and Automation (LIMDA) https://sites.ualberta.ca/~rafiq1/ Research Engineer Led the design, project management, and fabrication of an experimental setup for automated vertical farming. Designed and conducted engineering calculations for an aquaponics system to optimize sustainability and efficiency. Graduate Research Assistant Developed smart implementations for aquaponics, integrating advanced engineering solutions. Implemented computer vision applications for real-time monitoring and automation. Designed smart systems using prediction models and data analysis in Python. Developed a Digital Twin framework leveraging IoT and Industry 4.0 concepts to enhance system intelligence and automation.
  • March 2017 to August 2018 - MACIZO Furniture
    MACIZO Furniture (https://macizo.mx/) Maintenance and Engineering Coordinator Implemented maintenance strategies, including preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrication programs, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements. Developed and deployed preventive maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability. Managed spare parts inventory and oversaw the department budget to optimize resources. Led project management efforts, including facilities expansion initiatives to support business growth.
  • October 2015 to March 2017 - Lear Corporation
    Lear Corporation, Seating Division. Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. (https://www.lear.com/) Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Coordinator Led the implementation of TPM Kaizen strategies to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Conducted hands-on training for cell operators, ensuring proper maintenance and equipment handling. Planned and monitored TPM corporate certification levels, aligning with global standards. Maintenance Supervisor for RSB (Rear Back Seats) Designed and implemented preventive and corrective maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability. Calculated and tracked key performance indicators, including MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Designed and programmed PLC and HMI systems for process automation. Operated and controlled Motoman robots for MIG welding applications. Managed resistance welding processes, ensuring quality and production efficiency.
  • March 2015 to October 2015 - CG Automation
    CG Automatizacion (https://www.cgautomatizacion.com/) Mechanical Design Project Leader Designed industrial machinery tailored to manufacturing needs. Planned manufacturing processes, including material selection, quotations, and assembly supervision. Conducted equipment testing and installation, ensuring functionality and performance.
  • August 2014 to January 2015 - University of Wisconsin
    Polymer Engineering Center (https://pec.engr.wisc.edu/) Research Assistant Mechanical design using CAD software (Solidworks) of a PVT-Dilatometer for the characterization of polymers. Use finite elements method analysis for the structural testing of the designed device. Simulation for heat transfer in the device. Train for manufacturing methods that include manual and CNC milling and lathe, from 2 to 4 axis. Fabrication of a PVT-Dilatometer used as a testing tool for a PhD dissertation.

Education

2018-2020

University of Alberta - MSC Mechanical Engineering

2010-2015

Instituto Tecnologico de Hermosillo - BSc Mechanical Engineering

Courses & Trainings

  • Cognex Insight Training (Cognex - 2023)

  • Cognex Vision Pro Training (Cognex - 2023)

  • Keyence Sistema de Vision CV-X Nivel Intermedio (Keyence – 2022)

  • Aquaponics Fundamentals and Design (The School of Aquaponics – 2020)

  • Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp (Udemy-2019)

  • Python for Computer Vision with OpenCV and Deep Learning (Udemy-2019)

  • Python Based Image Processing and Computer Vision (Udemy, 2019)

  • Operation training of CNC 5 Axis HAAS VF2 MILL (University of Alberta, 2019)

  • Course of PLC Allen Bradley Programming Methods - (Brabatech, July-August 2016)

  • Training of Allen Bradley HMI programming (Brabatech, May 2016)

  • Course of Industrial Electricity, Safety and Control of Electric Motors (Lear Corporation , March 2016)

  • Course of Kaizen,5s and TPM Strategies (Lear Corporation, December 2015)

  • Basic Course of Motoman Robots Programming (Yaskawa Training Center, November 2015)

  • Course of CNC HAAS MILL Operation (University of Wisconsin, 2014)

  • Programming and Operation of CNC PROTOTRAK LATHE (University of Wisconsin, 2014)

  • Training of MIG welding (University of Wisconsin, 2014)

  • Programming and Operation of CNC TORMACH (University of Wisconsin, 2014)

  • Programming and Operation of CNC PROTOTRAK CONTROLLER MILL (University of Wisconsin, 2014)

  • EISEN Manual Mill Operation (University of Wisconsin , 2014)

  • EISEN Manual Lathe Operation (University of Wisconsin, 2014)

  • Manual programming, G and M codes and CNC operation- (CG Automation, 2014)

  • Basic course of  mechanic modeling with Solidworks (ITESM,2012)

  • Basic course of CNC tools (ITH, 2012)

  • Welding Techniques Courses. TIG-MIG (ITH, 2012)

Publications

  • Towards automated aquaponics a review on Monitoring, IoT and Smart Systems. Journal of Cleaner Production. Published- April 2020.

  • Wireless sensing module for IoT Aquaponics database construction. ICCMA Conference.  Published. June 2020.

  • Real-time growth rate and fresh weight estimation for leafy crops in aquaponics systems using multi-instance segmentation. Journal Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.  Published. October 2020.

  • Real-Time Implementation of Digital Twin for Robot Based Production Line, 11th Conference on Learning Factories 2021 – Published June 2021.

  • Digital Twin and tracking system for Aquaponics Smart Systems.  Sensors – June 2022.

  • Pull Force AI Prediction: Enabling Non-Destructive Testing for Ultrasonic Welding Applications, TechCon, Durham, NC - November 2024.

  • High Precision Vision-Guided Robotics Assembly and Laser Welding of Miniature Medical Devices, TechCon, Durham, NC - November 2024.

Patents & IP

Patents

  • 2022073 - Automated Modular Rack for Aquaponic Grow Beds

  • 63/634,516 (USProv) - Automated Removal and Discarding Mechanism for Wire and Ring Assembly

  • 63/634,514 (USProv) - One Component Expansive Mandrel for Holding Multi-Size Miniature Rings.

  • 63/634,510 (USProv) - Robotic Dual Vacuum Nozzle for Pick and Place of Miniature Rings.

  • 63/634,509 (USProv) - Novel Wire Handling Insertion Mechanism and Method.

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Internal TE Connectivity Trade Secrets.

  • A Novel AI Method for Low Resolution (>100x100px) Defect Detection

  • Novel approach for Rapid Assembly Verification (RAV)

  • Synthetic defect generator for AI training datasets

  • Path re-arrangement segmentation method for a faster inference approach.

  • Expansion System for Internal Ring Securement and Rotation.

Teaching/Trainer Experience

  • Co-Industrial advisor for Vision & Artificial Intelligence (VAI) Group of the University of Sonora since 2021. Link

  • Lecturer Mechatronic Project Development, Department of Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)   Hermosillo, September 2022 - January 2023.

  • Thesis advisor for MSC Thesis ‘’Cómo validar sistemas de vision en la industria de manufactura’’, University of Sonora, 2022-2025.

  • Industrial Invited Jury for the MSC Thesis ‘’Pronóstico de series de tiempo de las principales variables de operación del Molino SAG mediante algoritmos de Aprendizaje Máquina’’, University of Sonora, 2024.

  • Thesis Industrial Advisor for BSc Mechatronics ‘’Mobile Robotic Arm for 2D/3D inspection of plastic molds’’, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico - Hermosillo, 2023.

  • Thesis Industrial Advisor for BSc Mechatronics ‘’Low-Cost 3D Bin picking development’’, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico - Hermosillo, 2023.

  • Thesis Industrial Advisor for BSc Mechatronics ‘‘Pull out Force prediction for ultrasonic welding products’’, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico - Hermosillo, 2023.

  • Lead 3 editions of the AI CUP in LATAM, training over +150 students from +10 different universities and participating in +30 AI related projects with manufacturing plants.

  • Lead machine vision and automation workshops. Train over +50 engineers in the use of AI , machine vision and automation technologies for manufacturing plants in 4 countries such as the USA, Mexico, Costa Rica and Brazil.

  • Lecturer Process Control, Department of Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)   Hermosillo, September 2022 - January 2023.

  • Lecturer Design and Simulation in Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México (TECNM), Mechanical Engineering Department, Hermosillo, September 2020 - January 2021.

  • Lecturer CAD/CAE/CAM – Mechatronics Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México (TECNM), Mechanical Engineering Department, Hermosillo, September 2020 - January 2021.

Invited Speaker/Conferences

  • Invited Event Speaker for AI Salon Event, a global community for AI topics sharing. Hermosillo, Sonora, 2025. Link

  • Presenting Technical work titled Pull Force AI Prediction: Enabling Non-Destructive Testing for Ultrasonic Welding Applications, TechCon, Durham, NC - November 2024.

  • Invited Conference Speaker, AI-Link Up 2024 organized by University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, 2024. Link

  • Invited Professional Networking Event forum for CIMM (see detail below), Hermosillo, Sonora, November 2023.

  • Invited Conference Speaker, Manubyte Congress organized by ITSON (Technologic Institute of Sonora), Empalme, Sonora 2022.

  • Invited Conference Speaker, Manubyte Congress organized by ITSON (Technologic Institute of Sonora), Empalme, Sonora 2021.

  • Invited Conference Speaker: AI on Production Manufacturing Processes, CETyS University, Tijuana, Baja California, 2022.

  • Alumni forum for CIMM (International Congress for Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering), Hermosillo, Sonora 2020.

Awards & Recognitions

  • CONACyT Scholarship Recipient - Awarded with a highly competitive scholarship that fund graduates studies abroad. 

  • Best LIMDA researcher of the year 2020 - Awarded Best LIMDA researcher of the year by the LIMDA lab in recognition of academic achievements and research development during the year of 2020. Link to Research Group

Contact information
ab.reyesyanes@gmail.com

© 2035 by Abraham Reyes Yanes. 

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