Results-driven **Senior Automation & Software Engineer / Team Lead** with **9+ years of combined professional experience** — including **7+ years of full-time experience post-graduation (July 2019)** at top German automotive and automation companies. My journey began with hands-on vocational training and student work during my 6-year University program. I have rapidly grown from Electromechanical Maintenance Technician at Makita into a **Team Lead** role within 12 months of graduation, and I now hold Senior Engineering positions at KUKA, Continental and Bosch.
**Productivity differentiator (used both at work AND for my own private/individual projects):**
I consistently leverage **modern documentation systems and AI-assisted problem-resolution workflows** (structured digital standards, automated knowledgebases and intelligent engineering assistants) to deliver results fast and error-free. I apply the same rigorous, accelerated methodology to all of my private EPLAN/CX-Programmer/embedded side-projects — enabling me to take ideas from sketch to production-ready hardware/software implementations from scratch in weeks instead of months.
I thrive on **turning complex problems into production-ready solutions from scratch**: I have designed, wired, programmed and documented an **AI-assisted IAI RoboCylinder Universal Tester** that reduced diagnostic time from 45 minutes to 3 minutes per unit. I continuously self-educate using modern documentation and AI tooling to deliver the highest standards of German quality (**DIN, VDE, ISO 9001**). Actively targeting **Software / Automation Team Lead** roles in Industrial Automation, Automotive or Embedded Software divisions.
Conducted daily preventive and corrective maintenance across 80+ assembly lines, including injection molding presses, conveyor systems, and robotic screwdriver cells.
Performed electrical diagnostics on omron cj1m / cj2m plc systems (id211 / od211 modules npn sink wiring) employing multimeters and signal tracers to pinpoint broken wires, poor contacts, and oxidized pins on robot cables with an average fix duration of
Modified wiring of **iai robocylinder pcon-cfa/scon-cb linear actuators** and executed replacement of malfunctioning 14-pin my4n safety relays.
Cut unplanned line downtime by 32% via creation of visual checklists and strategic scheduling of predictive wear part replacements.
Created embedded C/C++ control firmware for high-voltage EV cable test benches aimed at tension current crimp quality measurement interfaced with Omron Sysmac NJ PLC and Delta AH500 I/O
Created production monitoring HMI and web dashboards (React, TypeScript, Node.js, Modbus TCP) for eDrive HV wire extrusion lines, supplying real-time scrap-rate KPIs and 8D-ticket integration to more than 450 plant operators in Germany and Romania.
Created eplan electric p8 schematics for 6 new end-of-line HV tester cells, featuring integration of Pilz safety relays and Ethernet/IP scanners that met VDA 6.3 audit standards on first run.
Implemented and upheld PLC software for Bosch Rexroth servo-pneumatic production lines by means of Siemens TIA Portal S7-1500 and Omron NX using structured text and ladder logic.
Deployed OPC-UA/MQTT interfaces that connect production machines to internal MES, streamlining downtime report delays by 65%.
Directed junior team of 3 engineers conducting code reviews and overseeing VDA 6.3 process audits on production lines.
Overhauled legacy C++ embedded control software for hydraulic test benches, attaining 40% enhancement in test cycle speed and zero critical bugs within a 6-month timeframe.
Configured and simulated KUKA KR C4 industrial robots with KRL (KUKA Robot Language) and Process Simulate for automotive welding cells, establishing more than 20 spot weld trajectories per cell.
Combined robots with Omron NJ controllers and safety PLCs (Pilz PNOZmulti), achieving successful ISO 10218-1 safety certification at first audit.
Constructed electrical schematics for robot cells using EPLAN Electric P8, featuring servo drives, I/O modules, and safety circuits.
Junior process engineer (full-time — initiated right after graduation)
Directed comprehensive production workflow of HV cable harnesses encompassing raw copper wire entry, extrusion, crimping, ultrasonic welding, braiding, final testing, and packaging per customer technical drawings.
Oversaw 12 operators on one traction line, ensuring alignment of daily OEE performance with zero PPM defect standards.
Formulated pioneering written visual-standard work instructions (arbeitsanweisungen) for 4 vital operations — utilized throughout factory.
- **Promoted to Team Lead** of the HV (High-Voltage)
Traction Line Assembly section, owning end-to-end technical responsibility for 2 cable harness production cells.
Coordinated efforts of cross-functional team comprising 3 process engineers and 18 machine operators, ensuring achievement of daily production OEE targets and resolving technical escalations for BMW iX / i4 and VW ID.3 cable programs.
Facilitated SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) adjustments on extrusion and crimping stations, minimizing average line setup time from 38 minutes to 14 minutes and generating +2 hours of production each day.
- Conducted root-cause analysis using **8D / Ishikawa / 5-Why methods** on recurring crimping defects, reducing scrap rate by 22% YoY on the flagship BMW harness.
- Owned PLC diagnostics, backup restoration and small program changes on **Omron Sysmac NJ/NX, Delta AH500 and Siemens S7-1200** controlling the extrusion, winding and end-of-line testing machines.
web and software specialist (entry-level projects during university)
june 2017 – january 2018 (duration of eight months)
Developed small-business websites, landing pages, and CRUD dashboards for community clients leveraging HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and Laravel.
Constructed responsive product catalogs and booking systems featuring Stripe payment integration for 3 service clients.
Refined early problem-solving acumen and client engagement techniques prior to transitioning fully into industrial automation.
Delivered engaging practical lab sessions in basic electrical circuits, motor control, and introductory web development at post-secondary vocational school, supporting mentorship for more than 60 students.
Produced engaging learning kits and formulated exercises consistent with Romanian Ministry of Education standards.
**Industrial Automation / PLC** Omron CX-Programmer (CJ1M/CJ2M), Omron Sysmac Studio (NJ/NX), Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500, STEP7), Delta WPLSoft/AH500, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Blocks, HMI Design, OPC-UA, MQTT, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus RTU/TCP
**Electrical Design & Hardware** EPLAN Electric P8, Drawio, Proteus, AutoCAD Electrical, Panel Design, Wiring, NPN/PNP Sink/Source Logic, Safety Relays (PILZ, MY4N), Motor Starters, Frequency Inverters, VFD Servo Drives (Omron, Siemens, Delta)
**Software / Programming** C, C, C#, NET, Python, Embedded Firmware (Arduino/STM32), Ladder Logic, Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), KRL (KUKA), G-Code
**Full-Stack Web Development** HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind, JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, React, Vuejs, Nodejs, Express, PHP, Laravel, REST APIs, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker
**Standards & Methods** DIN EN 61439 (Switchgear), VDE 0100, ISO 9001, VDA 63, 8D, FMEA, OEE, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Kanban, Scrum, SAFe Agile
**Modern Documentation & AI-Assisted Productivity** AI-Assisted Engineering Workflows (intelligent assistants for fast problem-resolution), Structured Digital Knowledgebases, Automated Technical Drafting, AI-Powered Code & Ladder-Logic Generation & Review, Markdown / AsciiDoc Technical Documentation, Drawio / Rapid Prototyping, Prompt Engineering, Rapid Root-Cause Research Systems (applied both at work AND for my individual private projects)
**Leadership / Project** Team Management (18 people), 8D Reports, VDA 63 Audits, SMED, Process Improvements, Root-Cause Analysis
Universal Diagnostic Tester for IAI RoboCylinder (PCON-CFA)
*Full-Stack Hardware + Software Individual Project — In progress (80% complete with my standard AI-assisted + modern-documentation workflow)*
- **Productivity Method (used for this private/individual project):** Applied my standard stack of **modern documentation systems + AI-assisted rapid problem-solving workflows** (the same system I use at Bosch/Continental) to accelerate this side-project — structured digital pinout tables, AI-reviewed Ladder rungs and auto-generated bilingual Markdown specs. This allowed me to take the tester from blank-page concept to 80%-complete fully-wired prototype entirely in my spare time.
- **Electrical Design (EPLAN / Draw.io):** Designed complete power architecture including **Omron PA202 Rack PSU + Delta DRL-24V240W1EN external supply**, distribution busbars, CJ1M-CPU12 + ID211/OD211 NPN modules, 14-pin MY4N power safety relay for IAI main supply and 4 LED diagnostic tower.
- **Wiring:** Fully cabled NPN Sink logic (COM to 0V, LED Anode to +24V, Cathode to OD211 outputs), 2 operator push-buttons, and the IAI PCON-CFA green power/EMG connector.
- **Ladder Logic (Omron CX-Programmer):** Programmed 6 production-grade diagnostic rungs with a 5s mechanical jam timer, a 1Hz flashing position-loss indicator and alarm-gated start circuit:
- 🔴 RED (1.01) = Electrical fault (cable, connector, pins)
- 🟡 YELLOW (1.02) = Mechanical jam / seized brake
- 🔵 BLUE (1.05) = Position 0 lost (flashing, reset via Home button)
- 🟢 GREEN (1.00) = Unit fully healthy
- **Result:** Reduced diagnostic time from **45 min → 3 min** per servo-cylinder unit.
- **Documentation:** Written fully bilingual (RO/EN) with part numbers, pinouts and I/O maps, structured to be directly compatible with a Siemens TIA Portal port.
Additional Private Projects (available on LinkedIn)