Jānis Bērziņš
Kronvalda bulvāris 23, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
+371 67 234 891 | janis.berzins@email.lv | linkedin.com/in/janisberzins

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Process/Automation Development Engineer
Farmalogix Solutions, Rīga, Latvia
March 2019 – Present

Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems for high-volume pharmaceutical production environments. Spearhead cross-functional initiatives to optimize production throughput while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and quality standards.

• Designed and deployed five fully automated encapsulation lines integrating robotics, conveyor systems, and PLC-controlled processes, increasing production capacity by 42% while reducing manual handling errors by 87%
• Developed statistical process control methodologies and real-time monitoring systems that improved first-pass yield from 91% to 98.3% across three production facilities
• Led fixture development and machine design projects for custom automation solutions, resulting in $2.1M annual cost savings through reduced cycle times and improved equipment reliability
• Implemented continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles, eliminating 15+ process bottlenecks and reducing changeover times by 35%
• Collaborated with software engineering teams to integrate SCADA systems with existing MES platforms, enabling predictive maintenance capabilities and reducing unplanned downtime by 28%
• Mentored team of four junior engineers on PLC programming, process optimization techniques, and automation best practices

Process Automation Engineer
TechManufacture Systems, Daugavpils, Latvia
June 2015 – February 2019

Developed and optimized automated manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical packaging and distribution systems. Managed multiple concurrent automation projects from concept through validation and production release.

• Engineered three automated pharmacy dispensing systems incorporating robotics and vision inspection, processing 12,000+ prescriptions daily with 99.7% accuracy
• Programmed and commissioned PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) for 8+ production lines, including conveyor systems, robotic pick-and-place operations, and quality inspection stations
• Conducted process capability studies and implemented statistical process control charts, reducing process variation by 31% and improving Cpk values above 1.67
• Designed custom fixtures and end-of-arm tooling for robotic applications, decreasing product damage rates by 64%
• Partnered with manufacturing engineering to troubleshoot production issues, implementing corrective actions that improved OEE from 73% to 89%

Manufacturing Engineer
Precision Devices Latvia, Liepāja, Latvia
August 2012 – May 2015

Supported production operations through process development, equipment troubleshooting, and efficiency improvement initiatives for medical device manufacturing.

• Developed and validated 12+ manufacturing processes for new product introductions, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards
• Implemented process optimization strategies that reduced scrap rates by 22% and increased line efficiency by 18%
• Created work instructions, process flow diagrams, and training materials for production personnel
• Conducted root cause analysis investigations using 8D methodology, resolving chronic quality issues and preventing recurrence
• Collaborated with design engineering to improve product manufacturability, reducing assembly time by 26% through DFM recommendations

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Riga Technical University, Rīga, Latvia
Graduated: May 2012
Focus: Automation and Robotics

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia
Graduated: May 2010

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Automation & Controls: PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA Systems, HMI Development, Robotics Integration (ABB, FANUC, KUKA), Motion Control
Process Engineering: Statistical Process Control, Process Optimization, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments
Design & Development: Machine Design, Fixture Development, Conveyor Systems, CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), FEA
Manufacturing: Production Systems, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Pharmaceutical/Pharmacy Automation
Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, SQL, MS Office Suite

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
• PLC Programming Certification – Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
• Robotics Programming and Integration – ABB Certified