I am a patient and friendly designer based in Guimarães, Portugal, with a hands-on approach to getting projects done. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into clear, compelling designs across Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and web interfaces. I bring experience across product development, manufacturing, and research, and I’m always eager to learn new tools like Python and HTML/CSS to enhance my design work. I value communication, empathy, and teamwork to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world needs.…

Mariana Rodrigues

I am a patient and friendly designer based in Guimarães, Portugal, with a hands-on approach to getting projects done. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into clear, compelling designs across Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and web interfaces. I bring experience across product development, manufacturing, and research, and I’m always eager to learn new tools like Python and HTML/CSS to enhance my design work. I value communication, empathy, and teamwork to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world needs.…

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I am a patient and friendly designer based in Guimarães, Portugal, with a hands-on approach to getting projects done. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into clear, compelling designs across Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and web interfaces.

I bring experience across product development, manufacturing, and research, and I’m always eager to learn new tools like Python and HTML/CSS to enhance my design work. I value communication, empathy, and teamwork to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world needs.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Researcher at Universidade do Minho (in partnership with Company OCRAMclima)
November 1, 2013 - October 31, 2014
Conducted know-how exchange for a future commercial product capable of purifying water. Engaged in research activities over a 12-month period to contribute to product innovation.
Product Development Engineer at Bosch Termotechnology SA, Aveiro
August 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Managed laboratory tests, SW checklist tests, ratio activities and provided serial local support for product development. Worked on multiple engineering tasks contributing to product lifecycle enhancements.
Senior Product Life Cycle Engineer at Bosch HomeComfort Group, Aveiro
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Provided serial production support, life cycle maintenance including spare parts management, legal and safety updates, market complaints handling, compliance, and orchestrated activities across teams oriented to problem-solving, task forcing, and risk assessment. Experienced in SAP production orientation and S/4 HANA coordination.
Researcher at Universidade do Minho
November 1, 2013 - October 31, 2014
Conducted knowledge exchange in partnership with Company OCRA Mclima for a future commercial product able to purify water.
Product Development Engineer at Bosch Termotechnology SA, Aveiro
August 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Performed laboratory tests, SW checklist tests; managed ratio activities and provided serial local support.
Senior Product Life Cycle Engineer at Bosch HomeComfort Group, Aveiro
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Provided serial production support, managed life cycle maintenance including spare parts, legal and safety updates, market complaints and compliance. Orchestrated activities across multiple teams focusing on problem solving, risk assessment, continuous improvement and project support. Developed BOMs and material specifications, maintained SAP production orientation, and coordinated 5/A HANA.
Senior Life Cycle Engineer at Bosch HomeComfort Group
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Led lifecycle engineering activities; managed teams and projects within the Home Comfort division.
Product Development Engineer at Bosch Thermotechnology SA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Solved production-related problems and supported product development in Aveiro, Portugal.
Researcher at Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Collaborated on electrodeposition know-how exchange during research visit in Mexico.
Researcher at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Research focusing on future commercial product able to purify water.
Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
House repair projects and community volunteering.

Education

Master Degree at Universidade do Minho, Guimarães
September 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Graphic Design Specialization at Galileu Training Center, Aveiro
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Master Degree at Universidade do Minho, Guimarães
September 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Master Degree in Materials Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Erasmus Mundus at Universidade Federal de São Carlos
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Graphic Design Specialized at Galileu Traning Center (FLAG)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Software tester certification (ISTQB) Foundation level at Olisipo, Lisboa
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Figma and Python (auto-education) at Self-directed Learning
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Figma and Python (auto-education) at Self-directed Learning
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Figma and Python (auto-education) at Self-directed Learning
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025

Qualifications

Certified ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL) - SYLLABUS 2023
April 22, 2024 - April 25, 2024
Certified ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL) - SYLLABUS 2023
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
ISTQB Foundation Level - Software Tester Certification
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet, Life Sciences

Skills

Experience Level