Aldo Gonzalez

Motor Control Engineer with hands-on experience across the full controls lifecycle at Rockwell Automation — Allen-Bradley PLC programming (ControlLogix), VFDs, motor control systems, and HMI development (FactoryTalk View SE). Proven track record performing RCA on VFD firmware anomalies, validating safety-related generated control code, and architected HIL test frameworks and documentation. Strong foundation in classical control theory and closed-loop motion control, bridging algorithms with system/embedded firmware.

Skilled at cross-functional design reviews, engineering change request, and technical documentation/training in fast-paced environments.

Control Firmware Engineer at Rockwell Automation (2025-01 – Present)

• Motor Control Firmware: Improved existing algorithms for VFD features: Flying Start, Autotune, Power loss, etc.
• Model-Based Motor Controls: Developed pump and motor simulations using MathWorks Simscape, Simulink, and MATLAB, validating feature proof-of-concept using Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) algorithms.
• Simulink Coder & C Code Integration: Optimized generated C/C++ code via Simulink Coder, ensuring functional execution, execution timing, and safety between high-level Simulink models and embedded drive firmware.
• HIL Testing Benches & Automation: Implemented Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) framework and standardized technical documentation, cutting test setup/maintenance time by 20%, accelerating anomaly resolution.
• Cross-Functional System Integration: Led cross-functional collaboration across global engineering teams and management to resolve critical test-blocker anomalies during early-stage hardware bring-up.

Leadership Development Program Associate at Rockwell Automation (2023-06 – 2024-12)

• Industrial Automation & Drive Integration: Integrated a 4-station production line featuring level control, HMI, filling, and sorting utilizing Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (1756-L75), PanelViews, and PowerFlex Drives.
• Complex Control Simulation: Simulated real-world industrial control scenarios (Traffic Lights, Car Wash State Machine, Pump systems) using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View SE.
• Engineering Change Requests & Cost Reduction: Solved technical discrepancies using CREO CAD and managed ECRs/BOMs in SAP/Windchill, delivering $125,000+ in annual cost savings.
• Cross-Functional Design Reviews: Facilitated design reviews with manufacturing, quality, and vendor engineering teams to streamline engineering change execution and resolve supply chain hardware constraints.
• Electrical CAD & Motor Control Centers: Configured custom one-line Motor Control Center (MCC) schematics using CREO and AutoCAD Electrical.

Mechanical Engineering Design Intern at Levac Specialties (2022-01 – 2022-09)

• Precision Mechanical Prototyping: Designed 2D/3D precision tooling components (bogie presses, bearing presses) for locomotive manufacturing using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Tolerance & Precision Optimization: Revised GD&T tolerances on legacy engineering drawings, improving component manufacturing consistency while reducing part production costs.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering – University of California, Berkeley