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Veronica Ferreira

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Automation engineer at INESC TEC integrating Siemens PLCs with IT networks for shop-floor digitalization.

Portugal

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At INESC TEC, I research shop-floor digitalization and IT/OT integration, exploring Industry 4.0 technologies and programming Beckhoff and Omron systems.

For the ongoing INNOQUA European Project, I’m implementing an automated water-tank control system. I’ve selected automation hardware, integrated sensors and actuators, and programmed a Siemens S7-1200 PLC with a custom HMI.

During my Automation Engineering Internship at INESC TEC, I developed an industrial automation system for my capstone project, programming a Siemens S7-1500 PLC and designing a Siemens HMI. I also developed a shop-floor protocol for production orders and OEE tracking, and set up real-time data collection using MQTT and OPC UA.

My master’s dissertation explores IT/OT integration architectures and Industry 4.0 technologies for manufacturing. I also submitted a research paper on industrial integration architectures to FAIM 2026, where it’s under review.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Automation Research Fellow

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INESC TEC

Jul 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Deepened expertise in MES functionalities and IT/OT integration, exploring new PLC and HMI technologies. Supported an industrial IT/OT networking testbed and implemented an automated control system for water tanks in the INNOQUA European project.

MES IT OT Integration Siemens PLC’S TwinCAT Sysmac Studio HMI Design MQTT OPC UA Modbus Industry 4.0 Asset Administration Shells (AAS)Networking IP Addresses Routing

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Level 1 Gymnastics Coach

Current

Ginasio Clube da Maia

Sep 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Coached and motivated young athletes, developing strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Demonstrated time management by balancing training planning and execution with other projects.

Communication Skills Leadership Teamwork Time Management Coaching

Automation Engineering Intern

INESC TEC

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

Developed a medium-complexity industrial automation system for a BSc capstone project, focusing on IT/OT integration and shop floor digitalization. Programmed a Siemens S7-1500 PLC and designed a custom HMI, and set up real-time data collection using IoT protocols.