Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Experienced automation engineer with a focus on the development, expansion, and commissioning of PLC software in mechanical and plant engineering.

Several years of project experience in implementing complex automation solutions – from conception through programming to successful commissioning at the customer's site. Particularly strong in the rapid analysis of existing systems, structured troubleshooting, and sustainable optimization of plants.

I am typically used in projects when existing systems need to be expanded, optimized, or stabilized, and productive results are required in the short term.

Core Competencies:

PLC programming (IEC 61131-3)
TIA Portal, STEP 7, Codesys
Commissioning of machines and plants
Error analysis & troubleshooting
Expansion of existing control software
FAT / SAT / Customer Acceptance
Interfaces & System Integration

Programming Languages:

Python
C++

Working Method:

Quick familiarization with existing projects
Structured and solution-oriented implementation
High level of independence in project environments
Practice-oriented with a focus on working solutions

Availability:Short notice / by arrangement

Area of Operation:Germany / Europe / Remote components possible

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Wassenberg (up to 50km), Köln (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Essen (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)

Hansella GmbH
Software Developer
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
April 2022 - Today (4 years and 4 months)
Viersen, Germany
Execution and support of all stages of software development, from concept creation and documentation preparation to programming and later functional validation and verification
Participation in interdisciplinary project teams, from quotation preparation to commissioning of the finished plants at the customer's site
Commissioning of the machines I applied and developed, and support until complete audited testing at the factory
Development of new functions for machines and based on customer wishes, new features, and machine processes
Standardization and modernization of plant and machine software Complex and individual machine and line commissioning at the customer's site
Support during machine downtimes and development of maintenance plans and modernizations in cooperation with customers
TIA Portal Indraworks
Groninger & Co. GmbH
PLC Programmer
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
July 2019 - March 2022 (2 years and 8 months)
Crailsheim, Germany
Commissioning of machines or lines according to customer requirements
Parameterization and addressing of electrical devices
Taking over and adapting the basic program (machine control or panel)
Execution and support of internal test runs, as well as FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
Maintenance and updating of electronic documents
Re-commissioning of the machines or line at the customer's site
Participation and support of internal, external, and customer-side qualification
Training and instruction of operating personnel internally and at the customer's site
Taking over service tasks internally and at the customer's site
Step7 Simatic S7 Zenon
Saint-Gobain Sekurit Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Intern
AUTOMOBILE
April 2017 - September 2017 (5 months)
Herzogenrath, Germany
Support and further development of the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program
Preparation and implementation of improvement projects within the group's internal WCM program
Project management and support for improvements and cost optimization
Administrative support for management areas
Creation and preparation of data and training materials