Dirk R.
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Fa. Witzig und Frank
- Restructured a multi-style legacy software into modern TIA V20 of Sinumerik ONE and commissioned it
- Implemented pilot series of rotary indexing machines featuring tool changers, 40 drives/spindles, 14 NC channels, 2 coupled PLC/NC controls, and 3 switchable operator panels
- Developed individual configuration in operator interfaces using Visual JavaScript
- Established OPC UA server-client data connection to customer network
- Supported commissioning engineers on subsequent machines and performed first on-site commissioning at customer
Fa. Felsomat Königsbach–Stein
- Executed electromotor production project at emotors (Peugeot) plant
- Programmed and commissioned Sinumerik 840DsL control system
Fa. Grob / Heldele Salach
- Optimized production lines for Opel engine manufacturing
- Programmed Sinumerik 840DsL control
- Integrated Kistler joining spindles for cover and pin insertion
- Configured feed units for screws, Bosch screwdrivers, Fröhlich leak test stations, and Fanuc robots
Fa. Risomat Ravensburg
- Commissioned winding machine for Volkswagen Kassel electric motors under Sinumerik 840DsL control
MAG Eislingen
- Implemented automatic measuring station in engine block production line with data feedback to upstream machining centers
- Used Classic Step7 / 840DsL and Transline 2000 with OP15
- Delivered solution to end customer BBAC Daimler in Beijing, China
Pfaff - KSL (Joining Technology GmbH)
- Developed and commissioned airbag assembly line for Autoliv Romania using Siemens TIA V16
Scherer Feinbau
Schuster Maschinenbau
- Commissioned turning and milling machines with Sinumerik 840DsL and Transline 2000 (OP15, OP12, PCU)
- Configured and optimized drives
- Implemented Safety Integrated features
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.
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Experienced in Product Development, Operations, Information Technology, and Production.
Summary
Over 30 years of experience with Siemens systems (Step7 up to TIA V21/840C, 840DsL, Sinumerik ONE) in both custom machine building for machine tool manufacturers and process control in the chemical and food industries. The number of plants required long overseas assignments in Europe, America, and Asia during commissioning.
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University of Applied Sciences Kempten
Diploma Engineer (FH) · General Electrical Engineering · Kempten, Germany
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Dirk is based in Augsburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Dirk has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
In recent years, Dirk has worked for Fa. Witzig und Frank and Fa. Felsomat Königsbach–Stein.
Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.
Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Information Technology. Dirk also has some experience in Production.
Dirk holds a Bachelor in General Electrical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Kempten.
The availability of Dirk needs to be confirmed.
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