Madalina Nicoleta Sileanu
Summary
Senior PLC Automation Engineer with over 14+ years of experience in industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, traceability, vision systems, commissioning, troubleshooting, and production process optimization. Strong background in Siemens Step7/TIA Portal, WinCC, EPLAN, industrial networking, MES/FMS integration, and automated assembly systems. Proven experience in new product launches, serial production support, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and technical problem solving in high-pressure manufacturing environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLC Automation Engineer
Fuerda Smartech
01.2024 - Current
- Develop, modify, and optimize PLC programs using Siemens TIA Portal for new and existing manufacturing lines.
- Modify and troubleshoot HMI applications, alarms, tags, and operator interface functions used in production equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, electrical, robot, software, and industrial communication issues on production equipment.
- Support commissioning, launch, equipment acceptance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities for industrial automation systems.
- Successfully coordinated the plant-level MES/FMS implementation in collaboration with the China IT team and the local IT department, supporting production data collection, reporting, network architecture, IP allocation, and equipment communication for 7 production lines.
- Support EOL data reporting and production result transfer to MES/FMS systems, including data collection from testing equipment.
- Support predictive and corrective maintenance activities for PLC, HMI, robot, and automation systems.
- Contribute to production performance improvement through cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, process stability, cost reduction, and 5S implementation.
- Senior Software Engineer / PLC & Traceability Engineer
Automation Engineer
Continental Fuel & Exhaust Management – Division Powertrain
04.2014 - 01.2024
- Led PLC, traceability, vision systems, and industrial software activities for new product launches and serial production performance.
- Developed and maintained real-time control system software for automated assembly systems, including PLCs, HMI applications, vision systems, and laser marking systems.
- Successfully implemented and supported plant-wide traceability systems using PLC communication and software applications.
- Achieved €1M/year in financial savings by driving PLC-related performance improvements, including PPM reduction, scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, cost reduction, and technical availability increase.
- Optimized production processes using OEE, SPC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods to improve quality and reduce downtime.
- Defined and applied PLC programming standards across the plant to improve software consistency, troubleshooting efficiency, and equipment reliability.
- Prepared equipment specifications considering cycle time, capacity, quality requirements, poka-yoke concepts, control systems, and process stability.
- Ensured software acceptance of new equipment, validating PLC, HMI, vision, traceability, and control system functionality before production release.
- Mentored and trained new engineers and technicians in PLC programming, vision systems, traceability, troubleshooting, and plant software standards.
Automation Engineer
RAP Systems
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Analyzed customer requirements for GUI, communication interfaces, networking, and automation systems, translating them into technical specifications.
- Developed PLC, HMI, SCADA, and communication interface solutions based on customer requirements and project specifications.
- Created electrical designs, schematics, and drawings using EPLAN Electric P8.
- Developed graphical user interfaces using WinCC Flexible and configured automation system parameters according to customer documentation.
- Modified PLC programs and equipment parameters for automation skids and industrial process control systems.
- Supported electrical cabinet validation, power-up, hardware configuration, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Participated in on-site equipment installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support activities.
- Prepared user manuals, technical documentation, and project-related documentation.
Education
Advanced Automation And IT Systems
Master Degree-Transilvania University
Brașov, Romania01-2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering - Systems Engineering – Automation and Applied Informatics
Transilvania University
Brașov, Romania01-2010
Skills
- PLC & Automation: Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, process optimization
- HMI / SCADA: WinCC Flexible, VB Script, SCADA applications
- Vision Systems: Cognex DataMan, Cognex In-Sight, Keyence
- Electrical Design: EPLAN Electric P8, electrical cabinet review, wiring validation
- Industrial IT: Traceability systems, MES/FMS, SQL, industrial networking, IP configuration
- Robotics: Mitsubishi Robots, Inovance Robots, manual operation, troubleshooting support
- Manufacturing: FMEA support, SPC, poka-yoke, CT reduction, scrap reduction, 5S, technical availability
- Programming: Python, C, SQL, VB Script
Certification
- SITRAIN SIMATIC TIA Portal Programming 2 – Bucharest, 2017
- SITRAIN SIMATIC TIA Portal Programming 1 – Bucharest, 2016
- Python Programming Course – “Scriu Cod” School , 2017–2018
- EPLAN Electric P8 Certificate – Brașov, 2013
Languages
Romanian: Native
English: C1 – Advanced
Italian: C1 comprehension and conversation / B1 writing
German: A1 – Basic
Timeline
PLC Automation Engineer
Fuerda Smartech
01.2024 - Current
Automation Engineer
Continental Fuel & Exhaust Management – Division Powertrain
04.2014 - 01.2024
Automation Engineer
RAP Systems
02.2011 - 04.2014
Advanced Automation And IT Systems
Master Degree-Transilvania University
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering - Systems Engineering – Automation and Applied Informatics
Transilvania University