Aurelian Ciobanu
Sibiu,Sibiu
Summary
Project Manager and Technical Leader with 15+ years of experience in automotive and R&D; environments, including NVIDIA AD-HPC programs. Experienced in leading international teams, managing multi-million-euro budgets, and delivering complex projects end-to-end with strong focus on quality, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TPL Nvidia AD-HPC D1 Generic
AUMOVIO
Sibiu, Sibiu
09.2025 - Current
- Managed €9M development budget, ensuring strategic allocation across engineering and sample delivery.
- Led global team of 12 engineers, driving cross-functional collaboration in the development of Nvidia AD-HPC, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Drove planning, tracking, and execution of technical activities, aligning development lifecycle with project objectives.
- Coordinated collaboration with global stakeholders, improving project outcomes through effective communication.
- Managed timely escalation and resolution of engineering issues, fostering a proactive work environment.
System Test Manager for Product Launch
Continental Automotive Systems
Sibiu, Sibiu
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated Product Launch testing flow, encompassing prototype and lifetime testing to ensure thorough validation.
- Facilitated communication between TPL and PL project teams, enhancing collaboration and project alignment.
- Managed EM budgets and prepared escalations for critical issues, maintaining project integrity.
- Managed Test Equipment logistics, guaranteeing availability and on-time release for critical testing phases.
R&D System Team Leader
Continental Automotive Systems
Sibiu, Sibiu
12.2021 - 04.2025
- Led development of 14 engineers, enhancing delivery performance
- Built and scaled R&D capabilities, improving technical competencies
- Coordinated workload and priorities, ensuring timely milestone delivery
- Mentored team members and supported strategic planning
- Contributed to budget quotes and estimates for new projects, supporting overall project success.
Local Project Coordinator
Continental Automotive Systems
Sibiu, Sibiu
02.2019 - 11.2023
System Engineer
Continental Automotive System
Sibiu, Sibiu
06.2018 - 09.2021
Testing Team Lead / Principal Testing Engineer
Prysmian Group
Slatina, Olt
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Led testing team of 14 Engineers and Operators within R&D; and managed laboratory operations
- Prepared Internal Homologation Reports for new optical fibre cable prototypes, ensuring compliance with client technical requirements.
- Managed laboratory operations budget, optimising resource allocation to meet project needs.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional and international stakeholders to align project goals.
- Participated in the "MakeIt" internal training program, gaining insights from manufacturing training in Milan and Mudanya.
Automation Engineer - R&D
S.C. NEXTROM INDUSTRIES S.R.L.
Craiova, Dolj
10.2014 - 05.2016
Security Systems Design Engineer
S.C. CIVITAS SYSTEMS S.R.L.
Craiova, Dolj
09.2011 - 10.2014
Electrical Design Engineer
S.C. PROJELEC S.R.L.
Craiova, Dolj
03.2008 - 09.2011
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics
Craiova01-2008
Skills
- Automotive HPC Development
- End-to-End Project Delivery
- Project management
- Budget & Resource Planning
- Risk & Escalation Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Design for Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
Timeline
TPL Nvidia AD-HPC D1 Generic
AUMOVIO
09.2025 - Current
System Test Manager for Product Launch
Continental Automotive Systems
09.2023 - 08.2025
R&D System Team Leader
Continental Automotive Systems
12.2021 - 04.2025
Local Project Coordinator
Continental Automotive Systems
02.2019 - 11.2023
System Engineer
Continental Automotive System
06.2018 - 09.2021
Testing Team Lead / Principal Testing Engineer
Prysmian Group
05.2016 - 06.2018
Automation Engineer - R&D
S.C. NEXTROM INDUSTRIES S.R.L.
10.2014 - 05.2016
Security Systems Design Engineer
S.C. CIVITAS SYSTEMS S.R.L.
09.2011 - 10.2014
Electrical Design Engineer
S.C. PROJELEC S.R.L.
03.2008 - 09.2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics