Angel Lopez
About Angel Lopez
Angel Lopez is a Senior Software and Robotics Engineer with extensive experience in automation projects across various industries, including cement and automotive. He has worked on significant projects at companies such as Tesla Motors, Cementos Cruz Azul, and Mercedes Benz, demonstrating expertise in Siemens PLC systems and KUKA robotics.
Work at Karma Automotive
Angel Lopez has been employed at Karma Automotive as a Senior Software and Robotics Engineer since 2016. He has worked in this role for eight years in Moreno Valley, California. His responsibilities include developing software solutions and robotics applications that support the company's automotive manufacturing processes.
Experience in Automation Engineering
Angel Lopez has extensive experience in automation engineering, having worked on various significant projects. He served as Automation Manager for the Gragulfa 4000 tons per day cement plant project and was involved in multiple projects at Cementos Cruz Azul Plant in Mexico, including Project No. 41-4004-0 Cruzweium – Kiln 4 and Project No. 41-3106-0 Cruzrol2 Raw Mill No.6. He also contributed to the Paint Shop Greenfield project at Mercedes Benz Plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Education and Expertise
Angel Lopez earned a Bachelor's Degree in Ingenieria en Electronica y Telecomunicaciones from Universidad del Valle de México, studying from 1992 to 1996. He possesses extensive expertise in Siemens PLC systems, including PCS7, S7-400, and S7-300, as well as WIN CC HMI, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET networks. Additionally, he is experienced with Rockwell ControlLogix 5000 and associated networks.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Angel Lopez worked at several notable companies. He was an Automation Engineer at Ford Motor Company for five months in 2015 and served as an Automation Specialist at Tesla Motors for six months in the same year. He also held the position of Automation Manager at Cementos Fortaleza S.A. de C.V. from 2011 to 2012.
Project Management Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Angel Lopez has demonstrated project management capabilities. He managed the Palmafa 4000 tons per day cement plant project and led the Polcid-DC system upgrade to ECS system at Cementos Cruz Azul Plant. His management experience includes overseeing automation projects and ensuring successful implementation.