Obed Antonio Sandoval Godoy
Sonora
Summary
Mechatronic Engineer with 8+ years of experience in industrial automation and automotive manufacturing. Expertise in leading internal automation projects, including PLC programming, robotics integration, vision systems, and equipment transfers. Currently serving as Senior Process Engineer, focusing on automation to enhance OEE, reduce scrap, minimize cycle time, and improve process stability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Process and Automation Engineer
Continental
Nogales
10.2022 - Current
- Lead internal automation and process improvement projects for automotive production lines.
- Act as technical owner of automation solutions, from concept and design through validation and production release.
- Program and optimize PLC logic to improve performance, safety, and process stability.
- Coordinate and technically guide technicians and cross-functional teams during project execution.
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through automation upgrades and process redesign.
- Implement Poka-Yokes, automated inspections, and error-proofing systems.
- Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and equipment validation.
Automation Engineer
Continental
Guadalajara
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Designed, programmed, and commissioned PLC-based automation systems for production lines.
- Integrated and programmed industrial robots (UR, Epson) for assembly and material handling processes.
- Developed vision inspection systems using Keyence and Cognex platforms.
- Integrated automation devices including sensors, scanners, safety systems, pneumatics, and industrial electronics.
- Served as technical lead during equipment and process transfers, including installation and validation.
- Supported model changes, capacity improvements, and process stabilization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics
Tecnologico Nacional De Mexico
Nogales04-2017
Skills
- Automation: PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Festo), Software Programming and control logic development, process optimization
- Robotics: UR, Epson (programming & integration)
- Vision Systems: Keyence, Cognex, 3D, IV's
- Manufacturing: OEE improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke, Quality assurance
Accomplishments
Automated manual operations through UR robot integration and PLC
Languages
Spanish
Native
Native
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Sr. Process and Automation Engineer
Continental
10.2022 - Current
Automation Engineer
Continental
11.2017 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics
Tecnologico Nacional De Mexico