I am a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer with a passion for CAD/CAM, robotics, and automation. I enjoy solving engineering challenges, optimizing processes, and turning ideas into practical products, always balancing technical excellence with a client-focused mindset. I thrive in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, and approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset. I value continuous improvement and love helping teams to deliver high-quality results on time.

Tiago Sousa Guedes

I am a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer with a passion for CAD/CAM, robotics, and automation. I enjoy solving engineering challenges, optimizing processes, and turning ideas into practical products, always balancing technical excellence with a client-focused mindset. I thrive in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, and approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset. I value continuous improvement and love helping teams to deliver high-quality results on time.

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I am a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer with a passion for CAD/CAM, robotics, and automation. I enjoy solving engineering challenges, optimizing processes, and turning ideas into practical products, always balancing technical excellence with a client-focused mindset.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, and approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset. I value continuous improvement and love helping teams to deliver high-quality results on time.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Engineer at Sikla Lusa, Porto
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Client management and networking; engaging with potential customers; negotiating client quotes; preparing client quotations; maintaining relationships across key accounts; using CAD/CAM software; strong technical skills; collaboration with engineering, operations and commercial teams; enabling new commercial opportunities and supporting proposals.
Product Manager at Fluidotronica, Lda
September 1, 2025 - Present
Full product range ownership; deep knowledge in robotics and automation; problem solving and maintenance; client-facing responsibilities on the factory floor with CAD/CAM tooling; strong technical skills; cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations and commercial teams; developing and maintaining relationships with clients and orchestrating go-to-market activities.
Sales Engineer at Sikla Lda
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Client management and networking; engage with potential new customers; maintain strong organizational and communication skills to support sales and project delivery.
Sales Engineer at Sikla LuSa
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Client management and networking; engage with potential customers; organizational and communications skills; ability to explain client feedback clearly and relay to colleagues; negotiate with and influence others; teamwork; calculate client quotations and manage client accounts; AutoCAD software – strong technical skills; research and provide solutions for different applications.
Product Manager at Fluidotronica, Lda.
July 1, 2024 - Present
Owns full product range knowledge; focuses on robotics and automation; coordinates with engineering, production and clients; CAD/CAM proficiency.

Education

Bachelor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Specialization in Metallurgy at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Specialization in Metallurgy at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto; Erasmus+ exchange at Jönköping University, Sweden
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
September 1, 2016 - July 31, 2019
Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Specialization in Metallurgy at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Specialization in Metallurgy at Jonkoping University, Sweden (Erasmus+)
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Bachelor at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Specialization in Metallurgy at Jönköping University
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

Driving license B
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Specialization in Metallurgy
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other, Education, Software & Internet