Gustavo Rodriguez

Service Engineer & Robotic Welding Technician with 4 years of experience in integration and maintenance for world-class automotive industry OEMs. Expert in optimizing GMAW and RW cells, with a relentless focus on reducing operating costs, scrap, rework, and downtime. I possess comprehensive command of leading brands such as Fanuc, Yaskawa, Panasonic, and Nachi, backed by solid knowledge of ISO 5817, 3834 standards, and AWS D1.1/D1.3 codes.

I am passionate about continuous learning and implementing continuous improvement solutions that drive production efficiency and technical excellence.

Service engineer - Soldaduras y superaleaciones - Querétaro

(2026-01)

Responsible for leading the deployment of the new industrial automation service division, ensuring operational continuity and optimization of robotic welding systems for major clients in the automotive and aerospace sectors. My core focus involves mitigating line stoppages through comprehensive global maintenance management, driving continuous improvement to minimize critical production indicators (scrap, rework & downtime), and solving complex technical failures through root-cause analysis (MTBF & MTTR).

• Advanced robotic maintenance: Execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for Panasonic, Yaskawa, and Fanuc robots; including oil/grease metallic particle analysis, backlash measurement, axis torque validation, and complete servomotor or reducer replacements.
• Welding systems diagnostic: Specialized troubleshooting for GMAW systems, advanced sensors (touch sensor & seam tracking), and high-end welding components from Wire Wizard, Tregaskiss, and Esab. Precision calibration of TCP, payload setup, and structural restoration of welding repeatability.
• Process optimization & NPI: Direct participation in New Product Introduction (NPI), cycle time reduction, path optimization, and seamless integration of new manufacturing models into existing robotic cells.
• Technical reporting & Continuous improvement: Development of engineering finding reports, field data analysis, and technical upgrade proposals to optimize client line reliability and quality standards.
• Commercial technical management: Sourcing and quoting specialized spare parts with global suppliers, drafting commercial solutions for technical customer requests, and managing logistics for parts delivery.

Weld robot technician - Ventramex - Querétaro

(2023-02 - 2026-01)

Responsible for ensuring operational continuity and welding quality (GMAW & RW) for automotive components supplied to Tier 1 OEMs such as Nissan, Ford, and GM. My core focus involved optimizing key production indicators (scrap & downtime), executing specialized multi-brand maintenance, and driving continuous improvement for robotic processes under strict safety standards and technical protocols.

• Production & quality optimization: Systematic reduction of scrap and rework through precise analysis of key welding process variables and operating parameters according to specification sheets.
• Efficiency analysis: Monitoring and analysis of downtime to implement corrective and preventive actions within robotic cells.
• Welding systems management: Preventive maintenance for Fronius, OTC, Miller, and Lincoln power sources, including consumables inventory management.
• Robot maintenance: Execution of servomotor and transmission replacements; grease analysis, lubrication, and battery replacement for Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Panasonic robots.
• Technical assurance: Validation of new equipment, TCP verification, and automated cleaning routine checks; supervision of safety protocols to ensure a risk-free environment.
• Resistance welding (RW): Path verification, holder replacement, and maintenance of cooling systems and LEONI brand harnesses.
• Robot programming & modification: Management of main routines, subroutines, and programs for Fanuc, Yaskawa, Nachi, and Panasonic robots across GMAW, RW, plastic injection, and material handling applications.

Service engineer - Rabbit Robotics - Aguascalientes

(2022-01 - 2023-02)

Lead technical integration and after-sales support for industrial automation projects. My role spanned from initial mechanical and electrical design to on-site commissioning, ensuring robotic cells met the efficiency and quality standards required by the client under a ready to use project model.

• Performed process simulations in MotoSim and offline program modifications for Yaskawa robots, resulting in optimized cycle times.
• Configuration and creation of specialized welding files and parameters for GMAW robotic cells.
• Developed support structures and modified specialized tooling for robotic welding using SolidWorks.
• Executed ready to use projects, coordinating the physical and technical installation of robotic welding cells at customer sites.

Mechatronics engineer - Mechatronics - Universidad Politécnica de Victoria (2018-10 - 2021-12)

Industrial mechanical technician - Industrial mechanical technology - CBTis 24 (2015-07 - 2018-08)