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Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Personal Background
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Certification
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FELIX TORRES VICENTE

FELIX TORRES VICENTE

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Summary

Dynamic Sr. Specialist Automation with extensive experience at West Contract Manufacturing, LLC, excelling in equipment troubleshooting and process optimization. Proven track record in project management and effective communication, driving improvements in quality and productivity. Adept at training delivery and fostering team collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Specialist Automation

West Contract Manufacturing, LLC.
Cidra
01.2004 - Current
  • Support technical staff in performing electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, software, vision systems, and robotics troubleshooting of complex automated manufacturing equipment and other auxiliary equipment.
  • Assists technicians and mechanics in scheduling, planning, and performing preventive maintenance activities according to equipment manufacturer recommendations.
  • Installation, validation, development, and execution of customized and off-the-shelf equipment. Draft documentation for these activities.
  • Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory. Request quotes from vendors, and prepare purchase orders for acquiring the required parts.
  • Assists the engineering team, including performing leading roles, in formulating and implementing improvements to equipment, processes, quality, and productivity (Lean Initiatives).
  • Prepare and conduct training on new equipment and procedures (SOPs) for new or transferred manufacturing processes.
  • Assist the sales team with customer interaction via phone calls, virtual meetings, and site visits to manage a variety of topics related to the business.
  • Communicate to managers the status and progress of different equipment activities, such as installation, validation, preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades/refurbishment, etc.
  • Perform equipment commissioning at the manufacturer's site, including national and international travel.
  • Program management duties for new products and equipment, from experimental to commercial stages.
  • Works closely with corporate and global R&D, engineering, quality, and operations groups on new product introductions and transfers (process and equipment).
  • Participate in customer complaints investigations. Draft reports, determine the root cause, and recommend corrective actions.

Electronics Engineering Technician I

Tech Group Puerto Rico Inc.
Cidra
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Maintain and repair injection molding machines from different brands (Arburg, Milacron, Engel, Netstal).
  • Programming and maintenance of robotics from different brands (Fanuc, Yushin, Hekuma, and Motoman).
  • Maintain and repair production auxiliary equipment, including temperature controllers, material dryers, material conveying systems, etc.
  • Troubleshooting on all electronic equipment, including vision systems.
  • Installation of electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment.
  • Prepare and maintain a spare parts inventory.
  • I.T. Administrator backup.

Assembly Technician

Tech Group Puerto Rico Inc.
Cidra
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Maintain and repair assembly, automated machines, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
  • Installation and service of electronic and mechanical devices.
  • Perform visual, dimensional, and functional testing on the manufactured product.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology

University of Puerto Rico – Bayamón Campus
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
12.2001

Skills

  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Process optimization
  • Project management
  • Customer engagement
  • Technical documentation
  • Training delivery
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Training

  • Master Molder I (Certified), Tech Group PR by RJG Inc., Cidra, Puerto Rico, 08/01/12
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, The Tech Group Corporate, Scottsdale, Arizona, 02/01/11
  • Six Sigma Green Belt (certified), Advance Integrated Technologies Group, Tempe, Arizona, 08/01/01 - 10/01/01

Personal Background

  • Knowledge of reading circuit schematics, diagrams, and mechanical drawings
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Capable of following instructions effectively to complete tasks and in a timely manner, handling multiple priorities
  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Black Belt trainee
  • Certified Master Molder I
  • First language is Spanish, and I am fluent in written and spoken English
  • Business travels include the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe
  • Computer literate; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Minitab, Access, AutoCAD basics, Visual Basic basic programming
  • Ability to work under pressure, managing different projects simultaneously, and interacting with personnel from all levels within the organization, from operators to upper managers, and directors

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Master Molder I

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Specialist Automation

West Contract Manufacturing, LLC.
01.2004 - Current

Electronics Engineering Technician I

Tech Group Puerto Rico Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004

Assembly Technician

Tech Group Puerto Rico Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology

University of Puerto Rico – Bayamón Campus

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