David Torrez
Control Engineer
Sarleinsbach,Upper Austria
Summary
Experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation, process control, SCADA, and PLC system development. Specializes in providing solutions for the food & beverage, oil & gas, and residential & commercial automation industries. Demonstrates expertise in project management, technical sales, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales Engineer, Business Manager & Technical Support
Loxone Electronics
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing and developing strategic partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Increased annual revenue by 200% and expanded the partner network by 50%
- Led projects across multiple countries from Chile to the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic
- Managed all Spanish-speaking and English-speaking countries in the Americas and the Caribbean
- Analyzed market trends, competitor performance and product strengths.
- Captured opportunities for additional sales during project implementation and rollout with existing accounts.
- Provided technical support to customers during pre-sales consultations, addressing concerns, and offering solutions tailored to their needs.
Control Engineer
DISACRUZ SRL
Santa Cruz
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed SCADA Stand-Alone and DCS systems.
- Programmed and monitored PLC-DCS on Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, platforms for the food and beverages industry.
- Handled industrial networks such as Modbus, HART, and Ethernet-IP.
- Migrated automation and monitoring systems.
- Created and modified electrical and low/medium voltage diagrams.
- Assembled electrical panels and provided technical support to clients on-site and remotely.
- Developed SCADA management systems for the food & beverage and oil & gas industries.
Automation Engineer
Independent Entrepreneur
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed control systems for the food & beverage industry
- Designed automation and mixing systems for soft drink production
- Designed low-voltage networks, electrical controls, and industrial lighting control with microprocessors
- Engaged in networking with clients and companies across various industries
Chief Maintenance Technician
INALPLAS LTDA
Santa Cruz
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained industrial equipment and programmed PLCs
- Increasing the efficiency and production of the managed sector by 200%.
- Managed low and medium voltage networks
- Oversaw procurement of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Administered inventory and storage of equipment
Instrumentation Technician
ELECTROTEC
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Calibrated, adjusted, and repaired measurement instruments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Universidad Evangélica
Santa Cruz 04.2001 - 03.2021
Skills
AutoCAD (2D, 3D, Electrical)
Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)
Siemens software (TIA Portal, OnRoad)
Schneider Electric
SCADA
PLC design & programming
Industrial networks (Modbus, HART, Ethernet-IP)
Electrical network design
Relationship building
Customer support
Sales closing
Technical troubleshooting
Technical consulting
Sales process engineering
Sales process optimization
Personal Information
Nationality: Bolivian Austrian
Timeline
Sales Engineer, Business Manager & Technical Support
Loxone Electronics
10.2023 - Current
Control Engineer
DISACRUZ SRL
10.2021 - 01.2023
Automation Engineer
Independent Entrepreneur
02.2019 - 10.2021
Chief Maintenance Technician
INALPLAS LTDA
05.2017 - 01.2018
Instrumentation Technician
ELECTROTEC
02.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Universidad Evangélica
04.2001 - 03.2021