Industrial automation & robotics
Implementing and optimizing automation solutions, industrial robots, servo presses and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Technical Sales & Project Engineer · Komax Hungary
Viktor Vas Industrial automation & business development
Mechanical Engineer (BSc, MSc) and MBA – bridging the gap between advanced engineering and business development. Industrial automation solutions and machines for electric wire and cable harness manufacturing.
Székesfehérvár, Hungary
10+ years in engineering and business development
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Degrees
- MSc + MBA
- Multinational companies
- 5
- Focus
- AI automation
About
Engineering mindset, business focus
Combining industrial expertise with financial insight to create measurable business outcomes.
I am an experienced business development and sales engineer with a strong background in industrial automation – mainly industrial robotics and wire processing –, project management and process optimization. I hold BSc and MSc degrees in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in manufacturing engineering, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in finance.
With more than 10 years of experience in engineering and business development, I deliver value to multinational companies through complex technical projects, technical consulting and digital transformation. I support international enterprise clients in implementing and optimizing automation solutions, manufacturing processes and technological innovations.
I am currently deepening my knowledge of artificial intelligence, with a particular interest in how AI automation can help companies increase efficiency and drive transformation across industries. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines.
Expertise
Core strengths
Strategic sales, technical consulting and engineering leadership – in the era of Industry 4.0.
Wire processing
KOMAX wire processing solutions and machines for electric wire and cable harness manufacturing.
B2B business development
Strategic sales and technical consulting for SMEs and multinational enterprises.
Project management
End-to-end management of sales and technical projects – from the request for quotation to machine installation and handover.
Process optimization
Improving manufacturing processes, OEE, scrap and downtime reduction, and digital transformation.
AI transformation
AI automation to increase operational efficiency. Certified Prompt Engineer (Promptmaster, 2023).
AI tools
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Copilot
- Perplexity
- Gamma
- Canva
- Make
- n8n
Business systems
- Salesforce CRM
- MiniCRM
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
Engineering software
- AutoCAD
- Siemens NX
- ADINA (FEA)
- MES (camLine)
- Siemens S7 PLC
Languages
- Hungarian
- native
- English
- B2 – professional
- Industry 4.0
- Digital transformation
- Manufacturing engineering
- Technical consultancy
- Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)
- Electro-pneumatics
- Lean
- VDA 6.3
- IATF 16949
- FMEA
- APQP
- OEE
- Value Selling
- Spare parts management
- Purchasing
- Leadership
Professional experience
Career
From automotive manufacturing to industrial automation sales – at five multinational companies.
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Nov 2021 – Present
Technical Sales & Project Engineer
Komax Hungary Kft. Budakeszi · Hybrid
- Develop and tailor automated wire processing and cable harness manufacturing solutions for existing and prospective customers, aligned with their technical and production requirements.
- Prepare detailed, competitive quotations for machines and services (ranging from €1,000 to €900,000), clearly articulating technical specifications and value propositions.
- Manage the full sales project lifecycle – from the initial request for quotation through machine installation and official handover – with accurate documentation in Salesforce CRM (local key user).
- Serve as technical expert, project leader and Digital Champion for Komax digital products and Industry 4.0 solutions in Hungary, driving digital transformation initiatives.
- Visit customers on-site regularly to provide in-depth technical consultancy, troubleshooting and solution optimization.
- Proactively identify and develop new sales opportunities in the Hungarian market.
- Wire processing
- Cable harness manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
- Salesforce CRM
- Dynamics NAV
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Jun 2018 – Oct 2021
Technical Sales Engineer
Industrial Support Zrt. Biatorbágy · Hybrid
- Solely responsible for sales of Yamaha and Nachi industrial robots and Janome servo presses in Hungary; coordinated a sales assistant in daily operations.
- Identified and approached new customers – machine integrators and multinational manufacturers, mainly in the automotive, electronics and food industries.
- Provided technical consultancy to help customers select the most suitable industrial robots and servo presses for their applications, supported by cycle time simulations and tailored technical recommendations.
- Prepared quotations for new machines as well as service, maintenance and programming activities; documented and monitored projects in MiniCRM.
- Managed supplier relations with Yamaha and Janome, ordered machines and spare parts, and took ownership of orders until delivery to the customer.
- Led online marketing activities (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads), wrote and revised technical blog articles, coordinated website development projects and organized participation in automation trade fairs.
- Industrial robotics
- Servo presses
- Cycle time simulation
- MiniCRM
- Online marketing
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Apr 2016 – Mar 2018
Production Line Engineer
Continental Automotive Hungary Kft. Veszprém
- Continuously monitored and analyzed the performance (output, scrap rate, downtime) of semi-automated lines producing Intelligent Battery Sensors (IBS) for automotive OEMs such as VW and Volvo, and reported results to management.
- Increased line output, reduced scrap rate and downtime, and drove OEE improvements; planned and coordinated maintenance activities.
- Led a team of 8–12 machine adjusters professionally, developing their technical knowledge and mindset, and took part in recruitment interviews.
- Introduced new products to the production line, approved change management procedures from the production side, and handled SAP tasks and product history sheets.
- Participated in customer visits and audits.
Continental Plant Award 2016 – 1st place (Gold)
In April 2016, I joined the team ramping up the brand-new Semi-Auto 1 production line as a team member from the production side. The line produces Intelligent Battery Sensors for automotive OEMs. The nine-month ramp-up was successful, and the project won the plant's first prize. In parallel, I took part in the installation and launch of a second new line, Semi-Auto 2, and was the responsible engineer for both lines for three months, until January 2017.
- Production ramp-up
- OEE
- Team leadership
- SAP
- Automotive
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Apr 2014 – Mar 2016
Product Engineer
Remy Automotive Hungary Kft. Miskolc
- Supported starter motor production from the product engineering side and resolved technical issues in manufacturing.
- Created component drawings in AutoCAD and bills of materials (BOMs) for starter motors.
- Prepared Product Acceptance Specifications (PAS) and Component Acceptance Specifications (CAS).
- Coordinated the first sample approval process for new components and led new product introductions into serial production.
- Worked closely with purchasing and other engineering departments.
- AutoCAD
- BOM
- PAS / CAS
- Sample approval
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Jun – Jul 2012 (6 weeks)
Production Trainee
ZF Hungária Kft. Eger · Internship
- Six-week internship supporting the production engineering department.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of gear wheel manufacturing and transmission production processes.
- Bachelor's thesis topic: manufacturing planning of a hardened gear wheel for a ZF transmission.
Education
Degrees
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Finance specialization
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) – Faculty of Economics
Thesis: Economic analysis of the vehicle fleet development of Kábelgyártó Kft.
Sep 2021 – Jan 2024
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing engineering and manufacturing systems
University of Miskolc – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics
Thesis: Manufacturing planning of the clutch shaft for the IM600 starter motor
Sep 2013 – Jan 2015
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing engineering
University of Miskolc – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics
Thesis: Manufacturing planning of a hardened gear wheel for a ZF transmission
Sep 2009 – Jan 2013
Licenses & certifications
Continuous professional development
16 certifications and trainings – from industrial automation and quality management to sales and AI.
Featured · February 2024
Membership of Business Graduates Association
Business Graduates Association (BGA)
MBA – Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Faculty of Economics. BGA member schools are committed to international standards of responsible management and innovative business education.
View certificateAutomation & PLC
PLC Programming Course (Siemens S7)
Vincotte International Middle East · 2017
FESTO E311 – Electro-pneumatics and PLC
Festo · 2015
FESTO P111 – Industrial pneumatics in practice
Festo · 2012
Quality & Lean
Internal Process Audit VDA 6.3
T&T Quality Kft. · 2017
Introduction to IATF 16949:2016 standard
T&T Quality Kft. · 2017
FMEA and Quality Control Plan Course
TEKT – Training · Consulting · Interim · 2017
A3 Problem Solving Course
Lean Enterprise Institute Hungary · 2017
Lean Admin Basic Course
Continental Business Systems · 2016
Advanced Product Quality Planning in the Automotive Industry (APQP, VDA 4)
T&T Quality Kft. · 2014
Sales & business development
Sales Methodology Training
DEMMLER & TÓTH Kft. · 2024
B2B Sales Training
A-Concept – The Sales Transformation Company · 2019
AI & digital tools
Prompt Engineer
Promptmaster · 2023
Google Ads Training
Klikkmarketing · 2018
Facebook Ads Training
Klikkmarketing · 2018
Microsoft Excel Advanced Level Course
Masterfield Training Centre · 2016
Contact
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