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Cedric Tiogo-B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery

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Osnabrück, Germany

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May 2025 - May 2025
Hamburg, Germany

B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery

FEM-Composites GmbH

Position Summary
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Finance
Product Development
  • Cost estimation for a hydraulic system, taking into account the costs over the entire product life cycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Cameroon

Technical Trainer

GIZ

Position Summary
Technical Trainer at GIZ
Industries
Education
Manufacturing
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Travel to Cameroon to teach and mentor a group of 10 young people in the production of useful metal products
  • Practical training in technical drawing and manual metalworking techniques, tool use, and project management: application of Design Thinking methods
  • Promotion of problem-solving skills and innovative thinking among the participants
  • Strengthening communication and leadership skills through intercultural cooperation.
Aug 2024 - Sep 2024
Tuttlingen, Germany

B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery

CHIRON Group SE

Position Summary
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at CHIRON Group SE
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Optimization of the milling-turning machine to reduce production costs
  • Integration of a robot system to increase efficiency and precision
  • Carrying out a design review and checking the machine guidelines
  • Optimization of the documentation
  • Use of Creo Parametric and Windchill.
Oct 2023 - Jul 2024
Germany

Design Engineer Test Systems

SAT Services GmbH

Position Summary
Design Engineer Test Systems at SAT Services GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Design and automation of test systems for safety-critical applications
  • Electromechanical development of components for test equipment and operating resources
  • Support for adjacent departments in case clarification
  • IT and application support Level 1: ticket handling for design services
  • Processing of external and in-house CAx data
  • Analysis, evaluation, if necessary repair, preparation, and conversion of CAx data for system import, rapid prototyping, and reverse engineering
  • Support in preparing complex CAx data packages and their further processing
  • Handling of clarification cases within the incoming goods inspection of electromechanical components
  • Handling of clarification cases in the ticket system for CAx user support.
Dec 2021 - Sep 2023
Düsseldorf, Germany

Design Engineer Special-Purpose Systems

Hays GmbH

Position Summary
Design Engineer Special-Purpose Systems at Hays GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Creation of concept plans and detail plans
  • Close coordination with customer consultant, project manager, as well as electrical engineering and assembly
  • 3D modeling of machines and systems and maintenance of data with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP 4/Hana
  • Processing of retrofits and creation of modification plans.
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
Bremen, Germany

Design Engineer Boarding Systems

Multiplex GmbH

Position Summary
Design Engineer Boarding Systems at Multiplex GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • PDM administration of SolidWorks PDM
  • Provision of interfaces, CAD, and license management
  • Testing technical user stories
  • Monitoring the PDM tool and the PDM-ERP interface
  • User management
  • Responsible for assemblies and commissioning
  • Creation of 3D models and drawings with SolidWorks
  • Creating and maintaining databases, bills of materials, and drawings
  • Carrying out new and special designs
  • Creation and maintenance of material bills of materials
  • Parametric design of all multiplex products
  • Creating user manuals
  • Technical documentation, reports, and reporting.
May 2019 - Jun 2020
Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany

Design Engineer Special Machinery

AVL Tippelmann GmbH

Position Summary
Design Engineer Special Machinery at AVL Tippelmann GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
  • Project support from concept to implementation
  • Support in all design and development tasks
  • CAD design of special test benches, taking technical calculations into account
  • Support with bill of materials creation and the related documentation
  • Coordination between design, electrical/control engineering, and production and assembly
  • Experimental investigations with the company's own flow test benches.
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Bielefeld, Germany

Working Student Development & Design

GNS-Automotive

Position Summary
Working Student Development & Design at GNS-Automotive
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Drawing creation with Siemens NX 9.0
  • Development of assemblies according to customer specifications
  • Design and calculations
  • Creation, testing, and evaluation of prototypes
  • Technical documentation.
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Bielefeld, Germany

Intern Development and Design

GNS-Automotive

Position Summary
Intern Development and Design at GNS-Automotive
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Creation of drawings and designs in Siemens NX
  • Calculation of forces and tolerance analysis
  • Design of a test bench for gearbox components
  • Creation of order drawings
  • Assembly of a designed test bench.
Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Siegen, Germany

Machine Operator Heating Technology

Kraemer & Klaus

Position Summary
Machine Operator Heating Technology at Kraemer & Klaus
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production
  • Manufacturing of finned tube heaters.
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
Siegen, Germany

Machine Operator Flue Gas Technology

Bertrams AG

Position Summary
Machine Operator Flue Gas Technology at Bertrams AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Production
  • Production of bends for heating systems.
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Bonn, Germany

Home Appliance Installer

SUB Montage Service

Position Summary
Home Appliance Installer at SUB Montage Service
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
  • Installation of various household furniture and appliances.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.

Manufacturing
Automotive
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production.

Product Development
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Summary

As an experienced design and automation engineer with a solid background in the development of special-purpose machines, test systems, and automation solutions, I offer freelance services. With strong knowledge of leading CAD/CAE tools and a broad understanding of how to integrate technical solutions across different industries, I support companies in realizing complex projects.

Skills

  • Computer-Aided Development And Design: Development According To Vdi 2221 And The Use Of Reverse Engineering. Creating And Maintaining 3d Models And Technical Drawings For Machines And Systems. Development Of Products Made Of Aluminum, Steel, Sheet Metal, And Composite Materials. Development Of Complex Assemblies And Adaptation Of Designs To Customer-Specific Requirements. Cost-Conscious Development And Fem Calculations. Electromechanical Design.

  • Test System Design: Development Of Customized Test Systems For Different Applications, Including The Creation Of Concept And Detail Plans. Carrying Out Retrofits And Creating Modification Plans To Optimize Existing Systems.

  • Automation Technology: Planning And Engineering Of Electrical Systems With Eplan P8 And Tia Portal. Integration Of Automation Solutions To Increase The Efficiency And Reliability Of Technical Processes.

  • Technical Documentation: Creation And Maintenance Of Comprehensive Technical Documentation, Including Operating Instructions, Reports, And Bills Of Materials. Ensuring Compliance With Standards And Legal Requirements.

  • Project Management: Close Cooperation With Customers, Project Managers, And Interdisciplinary Teams From Electrical Engineering, Software, Mechanics, And Assembly. Responsibility For On-Time And Budget-Compliant Implementation Of Projects.

  • Coaching And Training: Support And Coaching For Students And Young Engineers In Technical Drawing, Cad Design, Mechanics, And Electrical Project Planning. Passing On Practical Knowledge And Supporting The Development Of Technical Skills.

  • Cad/Cae Software: Solidworks, Siemens Nx 9/10/11/1889/2007, Creo 2/4, 3d Evolution, Cad Converter, Team Center (Expert), Autocad, Inventor, Catia V5, Siemens Tia Portal, Fluidsim, Eplan P8, Matlab, Abaqus Cae, Python (User Knowledge).

  • Ms Skills: Microsoft 365, Excel Vba, Visio (Expert).

  • Erp Systems: Sap Ecc, Sap 4/Hana (User Knowledge).

  • Pdm/Plm Systems: Sap Engineering Control Center, Solidworks Pdm, Team Center, Windchill, Exakt-Online (Expert).

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2012 - Oct 2018

University of Siegen

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, focus on Applied Mechanics and Mechatronics · Siegen, Germany · 2.4

Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

Goethe Institute Yaoundé

German course, final exam DSH3 · German · Yaoundé, Cameroon

Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

University of Yaoundé I

Mathematics · Yaoundé, Cameroon

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Electrical Designer EPLAN P8 Automation Systems

WBS Training AG, Bremen

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Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Manufacturing 5.5 y
Avg length 7 m
Longest experience 1 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Cameroon)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery, Technical Trainer, Design Engineer Test Systems
Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive
Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 1

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Cedric is based in Osnabrück, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Cedric speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

Cedric has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Cedric has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Cedric may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Cedric would be well-suited for roles such as: B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery, Technical Trainer, Design Engineer Test Systems.

Cedric's most recent position is B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH.

In recent years, Cedric has worked for FEM-Composites GmbH, GIZ, CHIRON Group SE, SAT Services GmbH, and Hays GmbH.

Cedric is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Education. Cedric also has some experience in Government and Administration and Professional Services.

Cedric is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Operations. Cedric also has some experience in Production, Project Management, and Finance.

Cedric has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Government and Administration.

Cedric has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Cedric holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, focus on Applied Mechanics and Mechatronics from University of Siegen.

Cedric has 1 certificate: Electrical Designer EPLAN P8 Automation Systems.

Cedric is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

Cedric's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

To hire Cedric, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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