Franko Masllavica
@frankomasllavica
Automation and maintenance manager driving efficiency, reliability and Industry 4.0 solutions.
ItalyWhat I'm looking for
I am an automation and maintenance manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams to improve production uptime, implement preventive and predictive maintenance, and deliver Lean Automation (IoT, cobots, vision, AI) initiatives aligned with GMP and regulatory requirements.
My background includes developing and validating SCADA/HMI systems, executing FAT/SAT/IQ-OQ-PQ activities, managing CAPEX automation projects, and coaching maintenance teams to reduce response time and optimize equipment performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Maintenance Manager
Livanova
Dec 2025 - Present (1 month)
Manage maintenance team to reduce production line downtime, define calibration and preventive maintenance plans, and introduce predictive maintenance tools to improve equipment reliability.
Automation Manager
Livanova
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
Lead automation team and CAPEX projects, coordinate integrators/suppliers for industrial automation, and implement Lean 4.0 solutions (IoT, cobots, vision) to expand capacity and improve performance.
Software Automation Engineer
Livanova
Feb 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Developed and maintained factory SCADA and HMI systems for real-time traceability, implemented machine integrations, and performed computer system validation per FDA 21 CFR and ISO13485.
SCADA V&V Engineer
Alten
Dec 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Authored FAT/SAT procedures, defined IQ/OQ/PQ tests, wrote validation reports and designed software unit/integration tests and client/server applications for automation systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PMPolitecnico di Milano
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
2014 - 2016
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Technologies for Electronics focused on biomedical engineering applications and technologies.
UMUniversità Politecnica delle Marche
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Engineering
2010 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering with coursework supporting maintenance and automation in biomedical contexts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ItalyAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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