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🧑💻 Edward Gredicak – PLC Programmer & Commissioning Engineer with over 15 years of experience
I am a freelance automation technician specializing in PLC programming, commissioning, and Safety Acceptance Tests in the automotive, cellulose, metal, and conveyor technology industries. For over 15 years, I have been supporting international clients in the successful implementation of complex automation projects – from software preparation to final handover to the end customer.
💼 My focus areas:
PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal (V13–V19), Simatic Manager, CoDeSys, RS Logix 5000
Visualization & HMI with WinCC, WinCC Flexible, Factory Talk View, JMobile
Commissioning & interface tests for high-bay warehouses, conveyor technology, production lines
Safety Acceptance Tests (incl. Keyence, Samos Plan5+, Safety Device Configurator)
🛠️ Technologies & Tools:
TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, Movitools, WinCC, Vacon Live, Lenze Easy Starter, Samos Plan5+, Safety Device Configurator
🌍 Ready for:
Projects Worldwide
Remote or On-Site Assignments
German
Native or bilingual
Croatian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Zadar (up to 50km)
Experience
- Acta InternationalFounder - Automation engineerMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGApril 2017 - Today (9 years and 2 months)Zadarska, CroatiaPLC programming & commissioning (Siemens TIA Portal V13–V19, Simatic Manager, CoDeSys, RS Logix 5000)Visualization systems (WinCC, WinCC Flexible, Factory Talk View, JMobile)Safety Acceptance Tests & interface testsHigh-bay warehouses, conveyor technology, Smart Home, Automotive production lines
- PIAAutomation EngineerSeptember 2014 - March 2017 (2 years and 6 months)Zagreb, CroatiaPLC programming & commissioning (Siemens TIA Portal V13–V14, Simatic Manager, RS Logix 5000)Visualization systems (WinCC, WinCC Flexible, Factory Talk View)High-bay warehouses, conveyor technology
- Jadran Invest d.o.o.Building Automation Engineer, Electrical SupervisionCIVIL ENGINEERINGMarch 2013 - August 2014 (1 year and 5 months)Zadarska, CroatiaElectrical designer and construction supervision for a construction project of four buildings in the Zadar County.
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Education
- Technical High School1996Oberschule für Technik
- Communication Electronics TechnicianDeutsche Bahn AG1995Kommunikationselektroniker