Automation Engineer & International Business

Luis F.
Cespedes

Engineer specialized in the intersection of industrial technology and global strategy. Expert in transforming processes through automation, data, and international market vision.

Professional Background

Jun 2022 — Jun 2025

Amazon Seller

Amazon Central & Global Trade

Comprehensive management of private label brand under the Amazon FBA model. Led the full business cycle: from international market analysis and global supplier selection to complex logistics management (import/export). Developed high-performance marketing and PPC advertising strategies.

Global Logistics Management PPC Advertising Import/Export Market Analysis
Dec 2022 — May 2023

Process Engineer

Laboratorios ROVI (Pharma)

Mid-level management in the Automation QA department. Ensured compliance with GMP regulations in pharmaceutical processes. System validation, technical documentation, and production line optimization to improve preventive maintenance efficiency.

Middle Management GMP Regulations Automation QA Pharma Industry
Feb 2019 — Sep 2022

Project Engineer

Entrerríos Automatización

Engineering for Renault, Opel, and Volkswagen plants. Advanced PLC programming (Siemens S7-1500, TIA Portal), computer vision systems configuration (Cognex), and robotics (ABB). Design using E-Plan P8 and leadership in commissioning.

Siemens TIA Portal ABB RobotStudio E-Plan P8 Computer Vision
Jan 2017 — Apr 2019

Programming Technician

GMP S.L. Desarrollo

Specialist in industrial programming and automation. Led project development from planning to execution, including commissioning across various sectors. Expert in PLC programming languages, Robots (ABB, Yaskawa), HMI, and SCADA. Implemented process traceability monitoring systems via databases and coordinated continuous improvement strategies to maximize overall productivity.

PLC & HMI DB Traceability Industrial Protocols Continuous Improvement
Oct 2015 — Oct 2016

Process Technician

Kongsberg Automotive

Specialist in electromechanical maintenance of automated industrial systems. Responsible for the technical operability of automotive component production lines. Execution of complex diagnostics and fault resolution.

Corrective Maintenance Electromechanics Automotive
May 2014 — May 2015

Process Technician (Dual VET)

IVECO España

Technical immersion in the assembly operations unit. Participation in heavy vehicle assembly, mechanical adjustment, wiring, and electronic diagnosis under the Dual Vocational Education and Training model.

Dual VET Industrial Assembly Electronic Systems

Technical Competencies

Control & Engineering

  • Siemens S7-1500 & TIA Portal
  • Omron Systems & WinCC
  • Protocols: Profinet, Ethercat
  • Electrical Design E-Plan P8

Robotics & QA

  • ABB RobotStudio & Yaskawa
  • Vision: Cognex & Keyence
  • GMP Compliance
  • QA in Pharma Industry

Data & Industrial IT

  • SQL Server (SSMS)
  • Industrial Networks
  • Process Traceability
  • Data Analysis

Business & Leadership

  • Amazon Seller Central & FBA
  • Import / Export Management
  • Team Management
  • Market Strategy

Academic Education

2016 — 2020

Bachelor's Degree in IT Engineering

U.N.E.D. - Spain

2015 — 2016

Master's Degree in Industrial Automation

San Jorge University - Zaragoza, Spain

2013 — 2015

Higher VET: Industrial Electronics

I.E.S. La Merced - Valladolid, Spain

2011 — 2013

Higher VET: Building Automation & Domotics

I.E.S. La Merced - Valladolid, Spain