JORGE PONCE

JORGE PONCE

Industrial Electronics & Automation Specialist

Tallinn, Estonia

#OpenToWork

About

Multidisciplinary Electronics, Automation & Fabrication Specialist with 16+ years of experience spanning component-level hardware repair, industrial control systems, and custom technical fabrication. Expert in Siemens S7-1200, S7-300, TIA Portal V18, and Micro800 PLCs, with deep expertise in schematic analysis (Texas Instruments/Dark-LA3) and BMS/Li-ion battery investigation. Broad maker and fabrication skill set covering 3D printing, CNC machining, CO2 and plasma laser cutting, ESP32 embedded programming, and custom LED/neon installations. Currently running an independent electronics repair and automation venture in Estonia, seeking B2B service contracts and PLC/automation opportunities. Combines deep hardware expertise with recent certifications in PLC simulation, Python, and software development fundamentals.

What I'm looking for

Leveraging my extensive background in industrial automation, electronics, and hardware engineering, I am looking to integrate modern software development (Python, React, JavaScript) into my technical toolkit. I am seeking opportunities where I can build custom bridging tools, industrial dashboards, and automation systems that connect physical hardware to digital interfaces—moving beyond standard software to solve real-world, physical-world engineering challenges.

Experience

Automation & Electronics Repair Services

Intech International Technology (Food & Beverage Sector)

May 2025 – Present

● Operate an independent B2B service business providing repair, overhaul, assembly, and installation of automation and industrial machinery for third-party companies, primarily in the food & beverage sector. ● Build professional collaboration agreements with client companies to deliver ongoing maintenance and automation support. ● Actively expanding service offerings into PLC programming and control system integration for manufacturing clients.

PLC ProgrammingAutomationIndustrial Machinery
Swappie

Micro-soldering Expert & R&D Specialist

Swappie

Jan 2021 – Present

● Designed and delivered training programs for technician teams, teaching complex motherboard repair and schematic reading so staff understood component function rather than simply swapping parts. ● Led integration of a JCID EM02 CNC grinding machine into the repair line; programmed the CNC to remove chips without heat, improving device reliability. ● Managed technician workflow, set weekly production goals, and provided real-time troubleshooting support.

I²C protocolsOscilloscopesTechnical TrainingCNC ProgrammingProcess ImprovementMicro-solderingTraining

Software & Electronic Specialist

Events & Illumination / Technologica

Jan 2016 – Dec 2021

● Designed and mapped large-scale visual LED pixel installations for industrial and DJ/event productions, managing the full lifecycle from power calculation to data cabling and software configuration using Madrix DMX. ● Used Fusion360 and 3D printing to create custom brackets and enclosures for electronic installations. ● Performed on-site maintenance of servers and visual systems, replacing faulty components to ensure zero downtime.

LED MappingFusion3603D Printing

Instrumentation & Electronics Technician

Pequiven (Petrochemical Complex)

Jan 2007 – Dec 2008

● Maintained instrumentation and control loops for Urea and Ammonia plants, adhering to strict petrochemical safety standards. ● Calibrated transmitters, sensors, and valves to ensure precise process control in a high-hazard environment.

InstrumentationCalibrationProcess Control

Automation & Conveyor Systems Integration

Independent / Industrial Projects

● Programmed and configured Siemens S7-1200 controllers using TIA Portal V18, implementing ladder logic for automated industrial machinery. ● Configured and deployed HMI Series 600 and 700 operator panels for real-time process visualization, diagnostics, and user controls. ● Integrated inductive sensors for object detection, positioning, and safety feedback loops across automated conveyor lines.

Siemens S7-1200TIA Portal V18HMI Panels

Education

University San Jorge

University San Jorge

Programming Automation

2019 – 2020
E.T.I. Francisco González Guinán

E.T.I. Francisco González Guinán

Technical High School Diploma · Industrial Electronics Technician

2008

Certifications

Introduction to Software Development

Amazon, via Coursera

2026 – No expiry

Crash Course on Python

Google/Coursera

2025 – No expiry

Advanced Schematics & Oscilloscope

Dark-LA3

2024 – No expiry

PLC Simulation Software: Factory I/O with Connected Components Workbench

LinkedIn Learning

2023 – No expiry

Micro-Electronic Motherboard & Diagnostic Workshop

Paris

2022 – No expiry

Skills

javaReactPythonElectronic Schematics3D PrintingOscilloscope DiagnosticsMicro-solderingHMI Series 700HMI Series 600Conveyor SystemsInductive SensorsPLCSIMGrafcet DiagramsLadder LogicFactory I/O SimulationMicro800TIA Portal V18Siemens S7-300Siemens S7-1200

Languages

Spanish (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Professional working proficiency)