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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.