Marco Gouvea
25 Years Transforming Manufacturing by Driving Efficiency, Quality & Profitability Through Control and Automation Systems Innovation
- Role
- Staff Automation and Controls Engineer at Johnson & Johnson | Vision
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marco Gouvea
Engineering the Future of Manufacturing — 25 Years of Automation Excellence Driving Efficiency, Quality & ProfitabilityI am a Senior Systems Architect and Engineering Leader with 25 years of experience designing, modernizing, and scaling complex automation, power, and digital manufacturing systems across global high-tech industries. My background spans Medical Devices, Pharma, Biopharma, Energy, Recycling, Water Systems, Mining, Steel, Food & Beverage, Cement, Oil & Gas, Marine and Industrial Infrastructure, where I have delivered transformative improvements in performance, reliability, profitability, and operational efficiency.With deep expertise in power systems, control architectures, industrial automation, and cross-functional program leadership, I have led major greenfield and brownfield initiatives—including the full engineering and construction of Florida’s first PET recycling plant, a $10M facility where I served as the principal Systems Architect, driving power distribution, automation, and OT/IT infrastructure from concept through commissioning.I excel at defining technology roadmaps, influencing engineering direction, and guiding multidisciplinary teams across global business units. My work integrates architecture strategy, innovation scouting, Industry 4.0 technologies, and customer-aligned design to create scalable, future-ready solutions in advanced manufacturing.I combine hands-on technical mastery (PLC/SCADA/MES, power systems, industrial networks, robotics, vision, motion and Data analytics).I’m passionate about the intersection of industrial automation, data analytics, and sustainable manufacturing, creating smarter, safer, and more efficient systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible.Core Strengths: Systems Architecture • Power & Energy Infrastructure • Automation Strategy • PLC/SCADA/MES • Industrial Networks • Motion Control • Robotics • Vision Systems • Digital Twins • Data Analytics & AI • Industry 4.0 • Functional Safety (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061) • ISA-88/95 • Technology Roadmapping • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership • Customer-Facing Technical Strategy • Capital Project Leadership • Continuous Improvement • GAMP V & Regulatory Compliance
Experience
Staff Automation and Controls Engineer
May 2022 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US
Serve as a Systems Architect Expert, defining multi-disciplinary automation, electrical, and software architectures for next-generation production platforms and infrastructure systems.• Lead the evaluation, design, and integration of new technologies, including robotics, motion systems, digital sensing, advanced power systems, SCADA/MES improvements, and Industry 4.0 automation.• Architect system upgrades that improve performance, optimize energy usage, improve throughput, and enable long-term scalability for manufacturing capabilities.• Act as a senior technical liaison between operations, R&D, manufacturing engineering, global controls and automation groups, and vendor partners.• Support vendor engagements, perform technical due diligence, and influence design direction for external system integrators and equipment suppliers.• Collaborate with global partners in the US, Ireland, and advanced engineering teams to harmonize system architectures and deploy consistent solutions.• Continuously monitor operational performance to identify debottlenecking, energy optimization, and system-level improvements across the entire production ecosystem.• Lead automation/software modernization initiatives that reduce downtime, improve reliability, and enhance line performance.• Coach, mentor, and develop the engineering organization—upskilling controls engineers, defining standards, reviewing system designs, and elevating engineering maturity.• Provide leadership for multi-disciplinary engineering teams during design, prototyping, commissioning, and validation.• Lead development of URS, FRS, SDS, risk assessments, FMEAs, and full validation lifecycle documentation (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ).• Drive adoption of new engineering and automation tools based on global trends, system performance insights, and future technology strategies.
Education
PUC Minas
Engineer's degree, Control and Automation
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