Utku Çiftçi

Product Manager @ Siemens

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

• Skilled in industrial automation and operational technologies (OT) such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA, HMI, industrial communication/networks and field level devices. • Numerous projects involving quotation, conception, implementation, commissioning and optimization of complex automation systems for diverse industrial sectors from factory automation to process automation. • Collaborative team player fostering effective communication and leveraging cross-functional expertise for seamless project execution. • Strong problem-solving ability and a systematic approach to finding creative solutions. • Committed to staying updated with industry trends and eager to expand skill set delivering high value. • Strong passion for leveraging object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and high-level languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python to enhance efficiency, optimize processes and drive innovation.

Experience

  • Product Manager at Siemens
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Bosch Türkiye (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Expert Software and Automation Engineer
      Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 · 5 mos

      • Led the design and implementation of advanced automation systems for mobility electronics assembly lines of Bosch Manufacturing Solutions. • Developed PLC software to optimize production lines, significantly enhancing efficiency and quality. • Managed complex projects, ensuring effective communication across cross-functional teams. • Contributed to standardization and continuous improvement processes within organization.

    • Senior Software and Automation Engineer
      Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Software and Automation Engineer
      Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Automation Engineer at KONTEK ENERJİ
    Jul 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Led the full project lifecycle for industrial automation projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications. • Developed PLC software and designed SCADA and HMI systems based on technical schematics. • Executed Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT), guaranteeing optimal system performance.

  • Automation Engineer at SERVO Kontrol Ltd. Şti.
    Mar 2019 - Jul 2019 · 5 mos

    • Worked on motion control projects utilizing Bosch-Rexroth PLC and Servo Systems.

  • Guest Researcher at Aalborg Universitet
    Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 · 4 mos

    • Engaged in an academic project through the Erasmus Internship Program focusing on Digital Twins and contributed to improvement of automation processes.