Boris Yanev

Founder & Automation Engineer @ KPD Automation

About

Experienced Automation Control Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Siemens Tia Portal, Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Engineering, PLC Siemens, and Microsoft Office. Strong engineering professional graduated from Technical University of Sofia.

Country

Bulgaria

City

Plovdiv

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Communication, Software Documentation, Operations, Team Leadership, Automation Engineering, Technology Leadership, Technology Management, English, HMIs, Automation, Microsoft Office, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), PLC Siemens, Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Engineering, Siemens Tia Portal, SCADA, HMI Programming, InTouch, Electrical Design

Experience

Founder & Automation Engineer

KPD Automation

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

I co-founded KPD Automation to be able to work along with incredible PLC programmers, driven by the mission to connect top-tier automation talent with the demanding needs of industrial machine builders and automotive manufacturers across Europe

PLC Automation Engineer

Smart Industry Automation Ltd.

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Automation Control Engineer

RobCo S.W.A.T.(Special Ware & Tools) Ltd. | robco-swat.com

2017-4 - 2019-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Bulgaria

Turn-key solutions dedicated to the smart manufacturing. Industrial analysis and management: providing high-quality reliable production standards. Optimizing plants and supply networks by starting to transform them into profitable innovation centers with integrated robotic applications and systems delivered by leading manufacturers. PLC software development according to client and standard requirements. Commissioning of Robot cells. Software development according to Benteler Automotive, MAN Truck and Bus, Volkswagen standards.

Junior Software Engineer

AIGER Engineering Ltd.

2016-10 - 2017-4 · 7 mos

Plovdiv

Machine Production – Software, Electrical, Mechanical Creates HW Configuration, develops HMI screens and designs software tasks in STEP 7 and TIA Portal.

Automation and Relay Protection Engineer

“National Electric Company” EAD, Branch “HydroPower Plants”

2012-6 - 2016-10 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Plovdiv

Automation and Relay Protection engineer, Department Central Laboratory Calculating, testing and setting up relay protections for synchronous generators, power transformers, HV and MV power lines. Testing and setting up excitation systems for synchronous generators. Preventive testing of power facilities. Process automation in HPP.

Electrical Specialist

"EL - TEST" Ltd.

2011-7 - 2012-6 · 1 yr

Sofia

Performs engineering for construction, repair and rehabilitation of electrical installations, electrical low, medium, high and ultra-high voltage, relay protection and automation. Production, assembly and completion of control cabinets for control of electrical devices, relay protection and control cabinets, cabinets for central signalization, power boards, main distribution boards, floor and apartment boards.

Electrical Technician

„BM system” Ltd

2007-6 - 2009-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Plovdiv

Construction of LV electrical installations. Fabrication and installation of ventilation systems. Installation and maintenance of air conditioning systems (convectors, chillers). Preparation, assembly and installation of electrical cabinets for controlling electric Motors, heaters, burners.