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José (António) Dias Afonso

Software Automation Test Internship

José Dias Afonso
Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Software Automation Test Internship

PHILIPSMEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH

  • Develop and debug test automation scripts in Python and C# for medical software platforms.
  • Support platform testing using HiL systems and Azure-based CI/CD pipelines.
  • Create and maintain documentation parsing tools and factory test setup configurations.
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months

Freelance Embedded Firmware Engineer

Self-Employed

  • Full-cycle embedded firmware development, from client requirements to final implementation.
  • Develop and optimize solutions tailored to specific needs, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
  • Work with communication protocols (Modbus, UART, Gsm, ...) for seamless integration.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 years
Lisbon, Portugal

R&D Electronics IoT Hardware & Firmware Engineer

Each - Connecting Solutions

  • Developed embedded PCBs and firmware in C/C++ for industrial IoT devices, covering the full development cycle from design to deployment.
  • Led the creation of a temperature control system with I2C sensors, TRIACs, PWM control, and PID algorithms for precise thermal regulation.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (2 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Healthcare (1 year).

Information Technology
Manufacturing
Healthcare

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (4 years), Research and Development (2 years), Information Technology (1 year), and Quality Assurance (1 year).

Product Development
Research and Development
Information Technology
Quality Assurance

Summary

Dynamic Electronics Engineer specializing in embedded software and hardware development with expertise in PCB design, microcontroller programming, and real-time systems.

Proven ability to lead projects from concept to implementation, delivering high-quality and innovative solutions.

Multilingual and committed to mastering new technologies and enhancing workplace integration.

Skills

  • Embedded Systems: Microcontroller Programming (C/c++), Real-time Operating Systems (Rtos), Firmware Development.
  • Hardware Development: Pcb Design And Layout (Altium), Circuit Design, Debugging, And Testing.
  • Simulation And Analysis: Matlab/simulink, Signal Processing, System Optimization.
  • Tools & Protocols: Can, Spi, I2c, Uart, Hardware-in-the-loop (Hil) Testing, Ice61508.
  • Programming: C, C++, Python, Matlab.

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2022 - Present

Hochschule Esslingen, University of Applied Sciences

MEng in Automotive Systems - Car Electronics (ASM-CE) · Automotive Systems - Car Electronics (ASM-CE) · Esslingen, Germany

Oct 2017 - Jun 2020

Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa

BSc in Electronics Engineering · Electronics Engineering · Lisbon, Portugal

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Where is José based?

José is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does José speak?

José speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does José have?

José has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, José has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that José may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would José be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, José would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Automation Test Internship, Freelance Embedded Firmware Engineer, R&D Electronics IoT Hardware & Firmware Engineer.

What is José's latest experience?

José's most recent position is Software Automation Test Internship at PHILIPSMEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH.

What companies has José worked for in recent years?

In recent years, José has worked for PHILIPSMEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH, Self-Employed, and Each - Connecting Solutions.

Which industries is José most experienced in?

José is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is José most experienced in?

José is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Information Technology (IT). José also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA).

What is José's education?

José holds a Master in Automotive Systems - Car Electronics (ASM-CE) from Hochschule Esslingen, University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Electronics Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa.

What is the availability of José?

José will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of José?

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