Daniel P.-Freelance specialist in industrial automation technology
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Freelance specialist in industrial automation technology
dPSolutions
- Self-employed PLC and software specialist focusing on automation and special-purpose machinery
- Programming, modernization, expansion and optimization of production systems, focusing on increased efficiency, data transparency and system integration
- PLC programming and safety with Siemens S7 Classic/TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT 2/3 and CoDeSys
- Development of high-level language software and database applications (.NET / C#, C++, Visual Basic .NET, Borland/Embarcadero C++)
- Development of custom software solutions for industrial automation, including embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, NodeMCU, ESP8266)
- Integration of external systems such as reading devices, printers, scales, scanners and cameras, as well as various bus systems (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, CAN bus, RS232, TCP/IP)
- Creation of visualizations and HMI applications with Siemens WinCC flexible, Beckhoff HMI and .NET frontends
- Planning, development and integration of machine vision solutions (Keyence, Cognex, AVS Alfavision, camera systems) in PLC and PC environments
- Design and implementation of process data collection systems and traceability solutions (100% traceability) based on Microsoft SQL Server (Compact, Express, Server), including stored procedures and direct PLC-SQL communication
- Creation of software and PLC concepts, standard function blocks and project libraries for PLC and high-level language projects
- Planning and programming of conveyor, inspection, assembly, packaging and grinding systems in industries such as automotive, chemical, food, electronics, machinery and systems engineering
- Conducting workshops and training on Siemens TIA Portal, STEP7 Classic, Beckhoff TwinCAT (including TwinSAFE), as well as topics such as architectures, safety, database integration and documentation
- Creation of technical documentation, manuals, training materials and class documentation with Microsoft Office and Doxygen
- Project management tasks from requirements analysis through planning, concept development and supplier coordination to commissioning, production support and customer support
State-certified electrical engineering technician
WENO Maschinenbau GmbH
- Hardware and software development of automation solutions according to customer requirements
- Planning of system and machine controls, including hardware planning and circuit diagram creation with EPLAN P8
- Software development and PLC programming with Siemens STEP7 and Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Programming of visualization and HMI solutions
- Development and integration of optical inspection systems and machine vision solutions in special-purpose machines
- Commissioning in Germany and abroad, as well as on-site customer training
- Creation of technical documentation and operator manuals
- Programming in VB.NET 2008/2010 and Delphi for supplementary tools and inspection applications
State-certified electrical engineering technician
L&P Elektroautomatisations GmbH
- Hardware and software development of automation solutions according to customer requirements
- Taking on project management tasks from the initial idea through to after-sales service
- PLC programming of systems with Siemens STEP7 v5.4 SP5 and WinCC flexible 2008 SP2
- Software development with Visual Basic 6.0 and .NET 2008/2010 for inspection and visualization solutions
- Programming and commissioning of systems with Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Commissioning and on-site customer training in Germany and abroad
- Introduction to ABB and Motoman robot programming from 2010
Technical employee
EVG Martens GmbH & Co. KG
- Work preparation in electrical production
- Development, introduction and preparation of production documents and drawings for cable assembly, as well as mechanical housing and fan processing
- Project work in the area of electrical products and assemblies
- Cable assembly and quality assurance activities as part of quality management
Civil service worker
Hephata Werkstätten gGmbH
- Support in electrical assembly and cable assembly
- Support for skilled workers with assembly and wiring tasks
- Carrying out simple production and inspection work in the electrical field
Industrial Electronics Technician in custom machine building and building services engineering
Dörries Scharmann Technologie GmbH
- Worked as an industrial electronics technician in plant engineering
- Performed maintenance and repairs on machine tools
- Managed and maintained building services systems
- Troubleshot and resolved faults in electrical systems and components
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Production, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.
Summary
Specialist in PLC programming, high-level language development and retrofitting with over 20 years of experience in special-purpose machinery. Support with the programming, modernization, expansion and optimization of production systems, focusing on increased efficiency, data transparency and system integration.
Skills
Main Areas Of Expertise:
- Plc Programming & Safety (Siemens, Beckhoff, Codesys)
- High-Level Language Development & Databases (.Net / C#, C++, Sql)
- Development Of Custom Software For Industrial Automation
- System Integration (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, Ethercat, Can)
- Visualization & Hmi (Siemens Wincc Flexible, .Net, C++, C#)
- Process Data Collection & Traceability (Databases, Lasers, Printers, Scanners, Cameras)
- Programming Of Embedded Systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Nodemcu, Esp8266)
- Hardware Planning With Eplan P8 / 5.70
Skills And Knowledge:
- Project Management (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Planning Of Systems And Machines (>10 Years, Expert)
- Drawing, Checking And Revising Circuit Diagrams With Eplan V5.70 (>3 Years, Advanced)
- Drawing, Checking And Revising Circuit Diagrams With Eplan P8 (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Programming And Adapting Plc Controls With Siemens S7 Classic + Safety Advanced (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming And Adapting Plc Controls With Siemens S7 Tia Portal + Safety Advanced (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming And Adapting Plc Controls With Beckhoff Twincat 2 + Twinsafe (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming And Adapting Plc Controls With Beckhoff Twincat 3 + Twinsafe (>5 Years, Advanced)
- High-Level Language Programming With Microsoft C/C++ (>7 Years, Advanced)
- High-Level Language Programming With Microsoft Basic 6 (>3 Years, Advanced)
- High-Level Language Programming With Microsoft Visual C++ .Net (>5 Years, Expert)
- High-Level Language Programming With Microsoft Visual C# .Net (>5 Years, Expert)
- High-Level Language Programming With Microsoft Visual Basic .Net (>5 Years, Expert)
- High-Level Language Programming With Borland / Embarcadero C++ (Rad-Studio / C++ Builder) (>5 Years, Advanced)
- High-Level Language Programming With Borland Delphi (>2 Years, Basic Knowledge)
- Software Analysis And Creation Of Software Concepts (Plc / High-Level Languages) (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Collection And Processing Of Production Data (100% Traceability) (>10 Years, Expert)
- Working With Microsoft Sql Server Compact / Microsoft Sql Server / Sql Server Express (>10 Years, Advanced)
- Visualization Of Systems, Machines And Processes (>10 Years, Expert)
- Integration Of External Systems (E.G. Reading Devices, Printers, Scales) (>10 Years, Expert)
- Process Analysis And Further Development Of Processes On Existing Systems And Machines (>10 Years, Expert)
- Expansion, Troubleshooting And Fault Correction On Existing Systems And Machines (>10 Years, Expert)
- Planning, Development And Integration Of Machine Vision Solutions (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Creation Of Technical Documentation, Manuals And Training Materials (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming Of Abb Industrial Robots (>3 Years, Advanced)
- Programming Of Motoman / Epson Industrial Robots (<1 Year, Basic Knowledge)
Additional Knowledge:
- Xml, Mysql, Php, Html, Sqlite (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Bus Systems (E.G. Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, Can Bus) (>10 Years, Advanced)
- Doxygen, Svn, Git, Markdown (>7 Years, Advanced)
- Linux, Raspberry Pi, Nodemcu (>3 Years, Basic Knowledge)
Industry Experience:
- Automotive Industry (>20 Years)
- Electronics Industry (>3 Years)
- Medical Technology (<1 Year)
- Chemical Industry (>10 Years)
- Packaging Industry (>5 Years)
- Systems And Special-Purpose Machinery (>20 Years)
- Building Services Engineering (<1 Year)
- Wood Industry (<1 Year)
- Food Industry (>3 Years)
- Railway Technology (<1 Year)
It Skills:
- Windows
- Linux
- Sql
- Office
- .Net
- Vb
- C#
- C++
- Delphi
Languages
Education
State-certified business engineering technician (evening classes) · Business engineering · 2.0
State-certified electrical engineering technician, specialization in data technology (evening classes) · Electrical engineering, specialization in data technology · 2.0
Training as an industrial electronics technician, specialization in equipment technology · Industrial electronics technician, specialization in equipment technology · 2.9
Certifications & licenses
State-Certified Technician in Electrical Engineering
State-Certified Business Engineering Technician
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Frequently asked questions
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Daniel is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Daniel has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance specialist in industrial automation technology, State-certified electrical engineering technician, Technical employee.
Daniel's most recent position is Freelance specialist in industrial automation technology at dPSolutions.
In recent years, Daniel has worked for dPSolutions.
Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.
Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Daniel also has some experience in Production, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.
Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.
Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.
Daniel attended education in Business engineering.
Daniel has 2 certificates. These include: State-Certified Technician in Electrical Engineering and State-Certified Business Engineering Technician.
The availability of Daniel needs to be confirmed.
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