09/22/2026 updated
100 % available
PLC Commissioning Engineer – Siemens TIA/WinCC, Rockwell (Ford DCP), Automotive & Conveyor
Craiova, Romania
Worldwide
Industrial Control & Automation, Kocaeli University (2009–2011), GPA 3.5/5About me
Freelance PLC commissioning engineer, 14+ years in automotive and conveyor automation (Ford Otosan, Beyçelik Gestamp). Siemens TIA/WinCC, Rockwell (Ford DCP). Based in Romania, available immediately for on-site projects EU-wide. English fluent, German basic.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Motion ControlsPROFINET StandardsSIMATIC WinCC (SCADA System)Tia PortalEplanSiemens S7Industrial Control - CommissioningAllen-Bradley
Siemens TIA Portal & STEP 7 / WinCC
Extensive expertise in Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7 and WinCC (Classic, Unified, Pro) for programming, commissioning and SCADA integration of automotive production lines, including body shops, battery lines and conveyor systems.
Rockwell Studio 5000 & Ford DCP Standard
Deep knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 and RSLogix programming to Ford DCP standard, including BCS programming, type management and full commissioning of body-shop automation systems across multiple Ford plants.
PLC–Robot Integration (KUKA, ABB)
PLC–robot interface design and commissioning for KUKA KRC4 and ABB cells (signals, safety, type/program selection); on-site jogging, point teaching and program adjustments. Robot programming itself is delivered together with our partner robot programmer.
C# / .NET & Database Integration
Proficiency in C# and .NET for PLC-to-IT integration, custom software development and database connectivity with MSSQL, Oracle and SAP.
Industrial Networks & Fieldbus Protocols
Solid knowledge of PROFINET, PROFIsafe, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP and MQTT for industrial network design and integration in automotive environments.
SEW / Simotion Motion Control & EPLAN
Experience with SEW and Simotion drive and motion control systems as well as EPLAN for panel and MCC design in production line projects.
Machine Vision Systems
Practical experience with machine vision systems from SICK, Halcon and Keyence for quality inspection and process automation tasks.
Offline Simulation & Virtual Commissioning
Capability to perform full pre-commissioning simulations using offline tools, reducing on-site commissioning time and risk in large-scale turnkey projects.
Edge & Industrial AI
Familiarity with edge computing and industrial AI technologies including OpenCV and TensorFlow for advanced automation and inspection applications.
VASS & SICAR Standards
Knowledge of VASS and SICAR automotive PLC programming standards applied in Ford body-shop and assembly-line projects.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2012
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentTurkishNative speaker
Project history
Freelance / turnkey commissioning of automotive production lines including Ford Otosan paint shop robot replacement (Gölcük, 2026), V710/J74 Battery Transfer Line with 350 conveyors (Yeniköy, 2026), BIW PLC standard conversion and SCADA integration of 5 lines (Yeniköy, 2025), Beyçelik Gestamp Romania V769 Battery Tray Line with Siemens TIA Portal and KUKA KRC4 robotic cells (2024), and earlier projects including V710 buffer expansion, Gölcük assembly buffer, Yeniköy B460 selectivity, Goodyear tire sorting, Arçelik buffer and oven lines, and Legrand / Federal Elektrik test equipment.
Contract role continuing the V769 body-shop programme as PLC & robot team lead for underbody, framing, bodyside, hanging, closure and commissioning ramp-up. Responsible for Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix to Ford DCP standard, BCS programming and type management.
Managed the PLC & robot team on the plant's new body-in-white facility from installation to SOP (Allen-Bradley, DCP standard). Commissioning management across all body-shop areas; fault analysis and cycle-time optimisation with production and maintenance.