Luis Alberto Carmona Cintrón
Coto Laurel
Summary
Structured Senior Systems Engineer bringing 17 years of successful industry performance to add value to technology team. Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and process automation systems. Industrious and motivated with passion for team leadership and quality performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Mfg. Systems Engineer, Inspection and Packaging
AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to determine need and devise appropriate software and hardware solutions.
- Performed root cause analysis to provide resolutions for production issues.
- Created manuals and taught training sessions to educate co-workers on new systems.
- Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals.
- Suggested system updates or changes after conduct in-depth technical reviews.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
Sr. Engineer, Inspection and Packaging
AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked as a team member in the design, development and implementation of a new automated high mix / low volume packaging line
- Closely working with the integration of a vial label applier with deep learning Cognex ViDi inspection camera and two collaborative robots for entrance and exit of the labeling module
- Revise and provide inputs for vendor design documents and drawings
- Provide technical expertise in finding solutions for mechanical and automation issues found during line qualification, start-up and hyper care
- Responsible of equipment lifecycle management, create and maintain assets maintenance job plans and spare parts in Maximo Manage software.
Sr. Engineering Specialist, Innovation Center Area
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Develop variety of cost improvement, space reduction and poke yoke innovative ideas using latest technology automated equipment for manufacturing and packaging areas
- Lead a Cell Operating System (COS Cell) transformation project for catheters final packaging process
- Develop requirements for a packaging literatures dispenser using an Omron TM collaborative robot arm; and requirements for a shipper box packing process reconciliation management using web reports
- Designed, programmed and installed a Cognex vision camera station to read catheter units serial numbers directly from product electrical cable connector and send the read string to the MES system to dispatch the unit accordingly
- Performed execution of an experiment related to trays sealing quality using process inputs monitoring
- Experiment consisted in the analysis of different seal lids adhesive coat weight versus peel strength to determine a process transfer function
- As part of the experiment, it was also developed a sealing monitoring envelope using measured process inputs
- Completed the transfer of the sterile and final packaging lines from a sister facility
- Performed process and test methods validations to a pouch sealer equipment and a box unfolder machine
- Developed and approved processes operational, maintenance and calibration procedures
- Worked in the design and implementation of the MES system configurations as part of the project end game activities
- Provide troubleshooting expertise as required for manufacturing equipment
- Performed equipment troubleshooting and provided solutions to electrical, mechanical and automated systems parts or programming issues.
Sr. Process Improver / Pack, Secondary Packaging Business Unit
COOPERVISON CARIBBEAN CORP.
06.2011 - 10.2015
- Managed wide variety of process improvement and new products projects, most of them managing capital budget, emphasizing competitive product differentiation and equipment complexity
- Implemented and maintain semiautomatic OEE data gathering software
- Five to seven percent in OEE yearly increment as a result of continuous performance improvements identified through data indicators
- Led project group for the design and implementation of a process execution and product release system, resulting in 50% lots change overs time reduction, 28% production increase and 9% headcount reduction, thus resulting in 10% cost per unit reduction
- Closely participation in the design activities and design reviews of a new high Mix – Low Volume packaging machine
- Supervised the secondary packaging process technicians' group
- Lead packaging materials new components implementation
- Created primary and secondary packages BOMs, managed components artworks changes and approvals (marketing and regulatory)
- Packaging lines blisters stacking station retrofit and laser printers' upgrades
- Reduces by fifty percent the downtime related to the most critical stations of the packaging lines
- Responsible of generate the engineering change control documentation, risk assessments, software changes control documents, software backups, backup & restore procedures, layout changes, validations executions (IOQs, PQs) and budget management for the projects mentioned above
- Responsible for operational, maintenance and troubleshooting SOPs or Work Instructions creation and updates.
Maintenance Improver – Packaging Area
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD.
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Supervised the outbound supply chain maintenance group and responsible of maintain and improve processes of the pack lines machine automation controls and mechanical systems
- Implemented a cost reduction plan to identify and buy the needed machines spare parts.
Controls & Process Engineer – Packaging Area
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD.
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Reduced the operational costs by implementing yield improving and materials scrap reductions projects
- Planned and executed machines maintenance schedules
- Implemented a production, downtime & Yield Data Acquisition System
- Led integration project of a Leak Tester Machine & Bowl Hopper to the pack line
- Reduced production impact by completing the project 40% ahead of scheduled timeframe and with 20% below budgeted capital
- Reduced customer complaints and production quality issues by the Integration of a Checkweigher in the Case Packer Machine.
Validation Engineer
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD.
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Executed validation protocols of the New Accu - Check AVIVA Facilities Project and documentation using the Good Manufacturing Practices and Current Good Documentation Practices for the Effective Validation Procedures: Startup, Commissioning, 21 and 29 CFR Part regulations, IQ, OQ, PQ activities for new and existing equipment, facilities, utilities, computer systems, and processes
- Prepared preventive maintenance and work flow SOPs for the facilities and utilities equipment affected for the validation efforts
- Provided technical support in the solution of problems that can affect the validation protocols execution.
Project Engineer
SM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS S.E.
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Supervised construction workers and managed buildings and residential urbanizations electrical distribution construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2006
Skills
- Drawing Software: AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio
- Ladder Logic Programming: RSLogix SLC 500, RSLogix 5000, Machine HMI Factory Talk View, Labview, Mitsubishi FX, Omron Sysmac, Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert & Operator Terminal Expert
- Robotics: ABB YuMi, Rapid Software, Robot Studio, Omron TM
- Vision Systems: COGNEX ViDi, COGNEX In-Sight, Systech, NI Vision Acquisition Software
- Root Cause Analysis
- Design and Implementation
- Process Optimization
- Laser Printer: Domino
- Statistics Software: Minitab, Discover Sim
Accomplishments
· Recognized with a CooperVision Caribbean Achievement Award for the Electronic Batch Record implementation in Secondary Packaging.
· Completed training and requisites to obtain the Design for Reliability Manufacturing (DRM) Green Belt certification.
· Obtained Sealing Process Subject Matter Expert (SME) certification.
Professional Development
- Design for Reliability Manufacturing (DRM) Green Belt Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training
- Cognex In-Sight Advance Training Certification
- Cognex In-Sight ViDi Advance Training Certification
- Factory Talk View ME and PanelView Plus Programming Certification
- CCP143 RSLogix 5000 Level 3: Project Development Certification
- ABB YuMi Cobot Training Certification
- Systech Advisor and Serialization Training
- PMP Training
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Sr. Mfg. Systems Engineer, Inspection and Packaging
AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Engineer, Inspection and Packaging
AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED
06.2021 - 01.2023
Sr. Engineering Specialist, Innovation Center Area
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
04.2016 - 05.2021
Sr. Process Improver / Pack, Secondary Packaging Business Unit
COOPERVISON CARIBBEAN CORP.
06.2011 - 10.2015
Maintenance Improver – Packaging Area
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD.
01.2011 - 06.2011
Controls & Process Engineer – Packaging Area
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD.
09.2007 - 01.2011
Validation Engineer
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD.
07.2006 - 09.2007
Project Engineer
SM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS S.E.
06.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
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