Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Mexican engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years in mechanical design for the automotive industry and 12 years founding Kotemah, an industrial robotics company recognized by Forbes and Zacua Ventures. I offer freelance services: CAD mechanical design, fixture and device engineering, automotive project consulting, technological entrepreneurship or engineering projects, industrial ergonomic evaluation, and product development. I have worked with AUDI, VW, Heineken, Bimbo, Schaeffler, and Greenbrier. Clear communication, on-time deliverables, and real plant floor experience.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Kotemah Robotics
Senior Expert in
AUTOMOBILE
August 2015 - Today (10 years and 10 months)
Project leader for ergonomic and assistive robotic systems: logistics, control, mechanical, electronics, assembly, testing, prototype, and product launching for the market.
Project Management Robotics Product Development Entrepreneurship CAD
Kotemah Robotics
Founder & CTO
January 2014 - Today (12 years and 5 months)
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
• ● Founded and led KOTEMAH Robotics, a company dedicated to developing human-centered robotic systems for industrial environments, including: ○ Exoskeletons for ergonomic support. ○ Articulated robotic arms for material handling and positioning. ○ Autonomous ground vehicles for industrial payload transport.
• ● Spearheaded the design and development of several proprietary systems: ○ A lumbar exoskeleton for back support in heavy-duty work.
○ COBHAN, a robotic arm using servo-driven spindle-and-chain linear actuation.
○ A programmable scissor-lift table for adjustable ergonomic workstations.
○ Dronebox, a 300 kg-capacity autonomous following vehicle for moving heavy materials in industrial settings.
• ● Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle:
○ Motor and actuator selection, ○ MCU architecture and embedded software, ○ Motor drivers and sensor integration, ○ PCB design and electronics validation, ○ Mathematical modeling and control systems, ○ Mechanical design (CAD, FEA, DFM), ○ Sourcing, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, and
○ Commissioning and on-site integration.
• ● Built and led interdisciplinary teams across embedded systems, electronics, mechanical engineering, and operations, scaling from concept to 40+ industrial pilots.
• ● Delivered robotic pilot solutions to enterprise clients including Grupo Bimbo, Heineken, SAFRAN, among others, in industries such as logistics, food and beverage, automotive, and retail.
• ● Developed and executed a technology roadmap aligned with a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model, enabling scalable deployment and recurring revenue.
• ● Actively contributed to policy discussions on AI and robotics at the national level, advocating for ethical and socially responsible automation in Latin America.
Kobolds Technologies & Mexere Global Engineering Services
Founder
January 2007 - January 2014 (7 years)
Founder of an engineering and projects company, with experience in developing robotic load assistants for VW, Magna, and Bosch. Led projects across Europe in naval, machinery, and food industries with companies like IHC, Huisman, and Remeha.