Systech Guardian, Advisor and Sentri
José Roberto Figueroa Figueroa
Field Engineer Lead
Gurabo,PR
Summary
Senior Serialization and Vision Engineer with over 10 years of international experience, certified trainer in Systech and Cognex solutions with a proven track record leading and implementing high-stakes projects for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. A technical leader, expert in Systech integration, recognized for reducing operational incidents, optimizing production efficiency, and mentoring global engineering teams to meet strict regulatory compliance standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Field Engineer Lead & Trainer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
Caguas, PR
03.2025 - Current
- Currently managing a team of Field Engineers to ensure effective engineering support in Systech serialization solutions.
- Trusted technical advisor and point of contact for customers and internal resources.
- PR/USA/Spain
Serialization SME & Trainer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
Ohio, USA
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Supported serialization design, implementation and validation using Systech and Cognex software for 8 packaging lines in a new customer facility.
- Certified as Cognex trainer for Insight Vision Suite Standard and Advanced training.
- Created a novel training course involving Systech’s serialization software with Cognex cameras to train staff in this new integration.
- PR/USA/Spain
Project Manager
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
Caguas, PR
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for leading and managing projects related to regulatory compliance, serialization, mechanical and automation solutions.
- Oversee all aspects of project delivery, from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- PR/USA/Spain
Automation Engineer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
Barcelona
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Guided and mentored a team to implement and maintain serialization solutions using three different softwares: Systech, Optel and Zetes.
- Pioneered on site solution for offline printing and online aggregation of a critical product that served as a model to redesign the other packaging lines of the company.
- Reduced serialization incidents and improved efficiency in the packaging lines through focused training.
- Achieved the introduction of new serialized markets and levels of aggregations to outperform company’s roadmap.
- Barcelona, Spain
Systech Project Engineer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Serialization implementation and software design for packaging lines in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, including technical support for on-site start-up, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ and production.
- Preparation of design, configuration and validation documents, along with electrical drawings.
- Excellent remote and on-site troubleshooting skills using Systech software to support clients and Field Engineers with technical questions and problems.
Systech Field Engineer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Selected and configured a Learning Management System to train internal employees and customers.
- First partner certified by Systech as Basic and Intermediate Trainer for customers in English and Spanish.
- Work with OEMs and customers, in more than 8 countries, to accomplish packaging solutions in serialization from item level machines, bundlers, case packers, and palletizers.
- Selected by Ultimate Solutions Corp. as Top Performer Fellow 2016, to represent the company in the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association Symbol Employee Recognition ceremony.
Manufacturing Associate
Kelly Services at Amgen
Juncos, PR
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Support Syringe and Vials filling lines during the execution of troubleshooting, validation and filling activities in Amgen’s isolator technology.
- Provide insight related to machine troubleshooting, material handling and process improvement.
Certification
- Systech Field Engineer – Item & Aggregation Level
- Systech Project Engineer
- Systech Customer Product Training – Fundamentals & Intermediate
- Systech Certified Trainer – Fundamentals & Intermediate
- Cognex – InSight Spreadsheet Standard & Advanced
- Cognex Certified Trainer - InSight Vision Suite Standard and Advanced
Software
Cognex Insight Vision Suite
Cognex Insight Explorer
BarTender
Zebra ZPL
AutoCad
Microsoft Office
Education
Master in Business and Administration - Management
University of Turabo, Gurabo Campus
05.2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering - Power
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
05.2013
Skills
- Serialization process
- Technical training
- Label design
- Printing software
Phone - Number
787-410-0903
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Field Engineer Lead & Trainer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
03.2025 - Current
Serialization SME & Trainer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
09.2021 - 02.2025
Project Manager
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
04.2020 - 08.2021
Automation Engineer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
10.2018 - 03.2020
Systech Project Engineer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
09.2017 - 09.2018
Systech Field Engineer
Ultimate Solutions Corp.
11.2014 - 09.2017
Manufacturing Associate
Kelly Services at Amgen
01.2014 - 11.2014
Master in Business and Administration - Management
University of Turabo, Gurabo Campus
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering - Power
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus