Miguel Santana
Lexington
Summary
A skilled Electro-mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experience in maintenance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Specialized in PLC and HMI programming, automation, and troubleshooting of both AC and DC circuits. Adept at managing projects, optimizing systems, and ensuring high-quality standards in industrial environments. Seeking opportunities to leverage technical expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Lead / Continuous Improvement Tech
Palmetto Gourmet Foods
Saluda, South Carolina
06.2018 - Current
- Lead maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implement automation solutions to improve production and reduce manual labor.
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery, including AC and DC circuits, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation systems.
- Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Panasonic).
Quality Assurance Inspector
TSK Innovations
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted quality control inspections to ensure products met required standards.
- Performed detailed analysis and troubleshooting of production issues, identifying root causes and recommending solutions.
- Ensured adherence to safety and quality protocols in production lines.
- Worked with engineering teams to improve processes and eliminate defects.
Education
Electro-Mechanical Engineer -
Instituto Tecnologico de Parral
Parral, Mexico01.2004
Skills
- PLC Programming: Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Panasonic
- HMI Programming: Allen Bradley, C-More
- Programming Software: RS500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, CX Programming, FPWin 7
- Automation Systems: Experience in designing and implementing automated solutions in industrial environments
- Sensors: Expertise with temperature, inductive, level, pressure, color, contrast, and distance sensors
- Machining: Intermediate experience with lathe and mill machining
- Microsoft Excel: Strong skills in database creation, macros, and data analysis
- Visual Basic: Programming and automation tasks using Visual Basic
- CAD Design: Drawing and designing in FreeCAD
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Extensive experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in industrial applications
Certification
- Kaizen Events.
- Continues Improvement Leadership Fundamentals.
- Value Stream Mapping.
- Lean Six Sigma Leadership Bootcamp.
- Basics of Change Management.
- Total Productive Maintenance.
- OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training Program.
Languages
Spanish first language.
English second language.
Timeline
Maintenance Lead / Continuous Improvement Tech
Palmetto Gourmet Foods
06.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
TSK Innovations
01.2014 - 06.2018
Electro-Mechanical Engineer -
Instituto Tecnologico de Parral