Francisco Alonso Diaz

About Francisco Alonso Diaz

I am a Project Manager based in Chicago with 3 years of experience leading automation projects in the logistics sector, covering structure/racking, material handling equipment, control automation, and WMS software. With a solid foundation in Industrial Engineering (B.S. & M.S, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid), I bring a mix of technical expertise, site management experience, and project leadership skills to every challenge.I began my career at Thyssenkrupp Elevators in the Modernization Department while completing my Master’s degree. After graduation, I joined Mecalux in Madrid as a Site Manager, managing on-site execution of large-scale automation projects and building a deep understanding of logistics systems and implementation challenges.In 2023, I moved to the U.S. with Interlake Mecalux to take on my current role as a Project Manager. Today, I combine my technical background with hands-on site knowledge to successfully deliver automation projects that improve efficiency and drive innovation for clients.I am passionate about blending engineering and project management, fostering collaboration across teams, building strong client relationships, and ensuring every project is delivered on time, within scope and budget, and with long-term value.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

   Feb 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

  Master of Science - MS

  2018 — 2020

• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2013 — 2018