José Almeida Silva

José Almeida Silva has a diverse work experience in the field of automation and control engineering. José is currently working as a Senior Automation Engineer at Horizon Controls Group since November 2022. In this role, they lead the Merck Millipore Cork, IC4 PCS project using Rockwell and Aveva Automation Platforms, specifically following the S88 Standard.

Before joining Horizon Controls Group, José worked as a Senior Automation Engineer at Horizon from April 2021 to November 2022. During their tenure, they specialized in Siemens S7400/300 SIMATIC and TIA Portal Platforms, worked as an applications and support programmer developer for the Fill Line, and provided leadership in developing technical solutions for automated equipment.

From September 2019 to April 2021, José served as a Senior Control Engineer at Transitions Optical, where they worked on the improvement of code and introduction of new process features in production lines, specifically for the 5575 and 5580 ControlLogix AB using Rockwell Control Platforms. José also utilized Rockwell Magnemotion technology in their role.

Prior to this, José worked as a Senior Control Engineer at Automation Technology Services (ATS) from May 2019 to September 2019. During their time there, they developed code from scratch for the 5580 ControlLogix AB using Rockwell Control Platforms.

José started their career at Boston Scientific as a Control Engineer from March 2017 to May 2019. José specialized in Rockwell Control Platforms, adhering to the S88 Standard and performing equipment commissioning.

Before joining the corporate sector, José worked as a self-employed individual from 2005 to 2016. José worked on various industrial automation and robotics projects for companies such as Schneider Electric Portugal, Compal S.A., Kagome, Visteon Portuguesa, Volkswagen, and Faurecia.

José also has prior experience as an Automation Manager at Sensortec, Engenharia de Sistemas Industriais from March 1996 to January 2005. In this role, they were responsible for the management orientation and industrial project area of the company, with projects in the industrial automation and electronic industries for clients such as Legrand, Visteon, Bosch, Grunding, Philips, Ford, Volkswagen, Citroen, Peugeot, Mitsubishi, Renault, and Sommer-Allibert S.A.

Additionally, José has worked as an Automation Technician and Commercial at Parker Hannifin from January 1995 to January 1996, as well as at Atlas Copco from January 1993 to January 1995. José also served as a Technical Manager at Mundiporta from January 1991 to January 1993.

Overall, José Almeida Silva brings extensive expertise in automation engineering and has worked in various roles across different industries and companies throughout their career journey.

José Almeida Silva completed their education at various institutions throughout their career. In 1986 and 1988, they attended Ferreira Dias High School, where they pursued a technical course in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. Following this, from 1988 to 1992, they enrolled in Fonseca Benevides High School for a Professional technical course in Electronics, Communications, and Microprocessors.

In 2011, José Almeida Silva attended the Setúbal School of Technology at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal. José pursued a degree in Industrial Technology and Management, which they completed in 2015.

In addition to their formal education, José Almeida Silva has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Notably, in 2019, they acquired the "Advanced Motion" certification from Rockwell Automation, as well as the "Safe Pass" certification from SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna). In 2018, they obtained the "Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014" certification from the PFH Technology Group. Furthermore, they have acquired several certifications in different areas, including industrial communication networks, PLCs, and SCADA systems, from Schneider Electric between 2003 and 2011.