I am a dedicated CNC programmer and production specialist based in Timisoara, Romania. Over the years I have organized CAM turning centers, optimized machining programs, and collaborated closely with engineering and maintenance teams to improve quality and efficiency. I thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy sharing knowledge with colleagues, and continually seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining safety and high standards.

GHEORGHE SABOU

I am a dedicated CNC programmer and production specialist based in Timisoara, Romania. Over the years I have organized CAM turning centers, optimized machining programs, and collaborated closely with engineering and maintenance teams to improve quality and efficiency. I thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy sharing knowledge with colleagues, and continually seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining safety and high standards.

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I am a dedicated CNC programmer and production specialist based in Timisoara, Romania. Over the years I have organized CAM turning centers, optimized machining programs, and collaborated closely with engineering and maintenance teams to improve quality and efficiency.

I thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy sharing knowledge with colleagues, and continually seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining safety and high standards.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Superior Tecnician in Electronics at LEMAN-INDUSTRIE CONECTIQUE Tunusia
December 15, 2005 - December 15, 2006
Electrical engineering maintenance activities for injection molding machines; calibration; repairs; device upgrades.
Electrical Engineering Maintenance Technician at MGIC OUTIER ROMANIA (AKWEL)
December 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Continued maintenance on injection molding machinery; upgrades and debugging.
Automation Engineer at MGIC OUTIER ROMANIA (AKWEL)
July 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Automation activities for injection molding machines; maintenance; calibration; Siemens STEP 7 programming; WinCC; PLC programming.
Maintenance Manager at MGIC OUTIER ROMANIA (AKWEL)
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2018
Responsible for safe maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems; monitoring maintenance activities; spare parts management; cost planning; programs for robots and automated lines; technical support for new solutions; supplier coordination.
Head of Production Department at SC Symph Electronics SRL
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Coordination and supervision of the production process within the assigned section; ensuring quality standards and delivery deadlines; team training and motivation; continuous improvement; collaboration with maintenance; reporting.
Electronic Analysis Technician at SC Symph Electronics SRL
February 1, 2024 - Present
Carrying out electronic analyses in the production process, ensuring quality and conformity of the products.
CNC Programmer at Lift Banat SRL
November 1, 2024 - February 27, 2026
Developing CAM programs for parts machined on Haas UMC500 milling machine and Haas ST20Y lathe; optimizing programs and execution times; providing operator support.
Maintenance Manager at Mini Mold International SRL
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2018
Maintained and managed plant equipment and systems; planned preventive maintenance; supervised spare parts management; reduced costs and improved maintenance processes.
Maintenance Manager at Leman Industrie Connectique Electronics
December 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Maintenance activities for injection molding machines; responsible for maintenance planning, reliability, safety compliance, and supervision of the maintenance team to ensure uptime and production targets.
Automation Engineer at GHEORGHE ROMANIA (AKWEL)
February 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Maintenance activities for injection molding machines; electrical and automation tasks, PLC programming, and troubleshooting using Siemens Step7 and WinCC Flexible; involvement in production line optimization.
Automation Engineer at GHEORGHE ROMANIA (AKWEL)
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012
Continuation of automation and maintenance for injection molding lines; development of PLC programs and automation improvements for production processes.
Production Manager at InterPart Production SRL
July 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Setup and scheduling of test equipment on production lines (ICT, FT, AOI, Flying Probe). Maintenance of measuring systems (hardware and software). Calibration management; analysis and interpretation of measurement data; operator training; productivity and quality improvements.
Automation Engineer at SC WITRONIKS SRL (AQUIS SYSTEMS SRL)
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022
Set up and maintenance of test equipment on production lines; maintaining measuring systems; developing test concepts; calibration management; training operators; improving production efficiency.
CNC Programmer at Top-Plast SRL
November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Organized CAM turning center; created CAM programs for CNC lathes; production of parts according to technical specifications; dimensional control of CNC lathe parts.
Head of Production Department at SC Sym Electronics SRL
December 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Coordinate and supervise the production processes in the assigned section; ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery deadlines; monitor and optimize production; lead and motivate the team; ensure safety.
CNC Programmer at Lift Banat SRL
November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Organizing CAM turning centers; Making CAM programs for CNC lathes; Production of parts according to technical specifications; Dimensional control of parts processed on CNC lathe
Technical Manager at TOP-PLAST SRL
April 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Automation and manufacturing design of mechanical components and component assemblies for automatic and semi-automatic assembly systems; Design of control systems for automatic and semi-automatic assembly systems; Development of PLC programs; Inverter control programs for CNC milling and lathe used in the production of mechanical components; Project management, technical support, PLC programming, and related skills
Automation Engineer at AKWEL ROMANIA
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022
Automation engineering tasks including setup and programming of PLCs and control systems; robotics and automated production lines; development and testing of new devices to streamline production
Maintenance Manager at MINIMOLD INTERNATIONAL SRL
November 1, 2012 - February 28, 2018
Responsible for safe maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems; monitoring and updating preventive maintenance plans; managing maintenance team; planning and forecasting maintenance costs; coordinating spare parts management
Production Manager at NOVENTA ROMANIA SRL
July 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Production planning and process optimization; injection molding operations; equipment and process maintenance coordination
Automation Engineer at AKWEL ROMANIA
February 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Automation engineering activities for production lines and automated systems; PLC programming; integration of automation solutions
Production Technician / Electronic Analysis at SC SAM Electronics SRL
February 1, 2024 - Present
Carrying out electronic analyses in the production process; diagnosing and testing electronic components; documentation and reporting of results; support for production line adjustments
CNC Programmer at SC Sym Electronics SRL
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Organized CAM turning center; created CAM programs for CNC lathes; optimized execution times; supported operators; performed dimensional control and ensured product quality.
Electronic Analysis - Production Technician at SC Sym Electronics SRL
February 1, 2024 - Present
Carried out electronic analyses in the production process, ensuring quality and conformity of products; diagnosed and tested electronic components; participated in continuous process improvements; ensured safety standards and close collaboration with production and engineering.
Production Manager at Inter Part Production SRL
July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Organized and controlled production processes; planned and supervised plastic injection molding; defined quality parameters; coordinated maintenance and repair of molds; implemented cost reductions and process improvements; provided technical support for maintenance and repair of injection molding machines.
Maintenance Engineer at AKWEL Romania
February 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Maintenance activities for injection molding machines and automated lines; main maintenance tasks and calibration; working knowledge of PLCs and automation; supported production line optimization.
Electrical/Automation Supervisor at Leman Industrie Connectique Electronics
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2006
Maintenance activities for injection molding and automation lines; training of a maintenance team; ensuring equipment reliability; applying safety standards; collaboration with engineering.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Air Force Academy "Henri Coanda" Brasov, Romania
October 4, 1976 - August 15, 1979
Electronics Engineering and Radar Equipment
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering at Academia Fortelor Aeriene Brasov
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1979

Qualifications

PLC programming (Siemens Step7, WinCC Flexible, and TIA Portal)
January 15, 2016 - March 30, 2026
Electrical/Electronics knowledge
January 15, 2005 - March 30, 2026
Siemens Step7 / WinCC Flexible PLC programming
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
PLC programming and automation fundamentals (general)
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Electrical/electronics design and testing fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Project Management
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Technical Support
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Mechanical designer Autodesk Fusion 360
April 2, 2018 - April 14, 2026
Mechanical designer SolidWorks
August 14, 2020 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics
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    In perioada august 2015-ianuarie 2016 am proiectat si am asamblat un post de control al calitatii dupa asamblarea finala a componentelor.
    Am utilizat o camera MA500 dela Keyence si un PLC+HMI de la LSIS (LG Automation) pentru ca softul mediului de programare este free.
    Componentele de pneumatica de la CAMOZZI Italia si componentele pentru panoul electric de la GEWIS.