Florian W.-Engineering Service Provider
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Experience
Managing Director and Independent Engineering Service Provider
Wirth Engineering GmbH
- Engineering and consulting in the areas of simulation, manufacturing technology, and machine and plant engineering
Head of Pre-Development / Future Lab
Exentis Group AG
- Responsible for developments in the areas of pastes, processes, and plant technology for 3D screen printing
- Management of own R&D projects
- Cross-site collaboration with other development departments of the Exentis Group
- University collaborations
- Support with infrastructure development (ERP etc.)
Project Engineer and Process Technologist
Irpd AG (United Grinding Group)
- Research and development in the field of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF): inert gas system, scanner calibration, monitoring, multibeam strategies, various simulations such as CFD or process simulation, post-processing, PLC programming …
- Development of an industrial LPBF machine and associated modules such as a separation module etc.
- Simulation services
- University collaborations
Research Associate
inspire AG and Institute for Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF), ETH Zürich
- Doctorate in the field of laser cladding with the title “Enhanced process understanding, modeling and predictive simulation of blown powder laser additive manufacturing processes”
- Application development for Oerlikon Metco
- Project management, acquisition of new projects
- Support for lectures, exercises, and student projects
Research Assistant
Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb), TU München
- Work in the field of friction stir welding of dissimilar materials
Production Intern
BMW AG
- Production internship
Intern
Wethje GmbH Kunststofftechnik
- Internship in metalworking, toolmaking, quality assurance
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Education.
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Experienced in Research and Development, Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology, Production, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
I am an experienced engineer with a strong background in simulation, manufacturing technology, and machine design. I deliver value through expert consulting and innovative engineering solutions in areas such as 3D printing, laser additive manufacturing, and process optimization, always striving to enhance productivity and quality.
I have led research and development projects and collaborated with universities and industry partners. My experience spans from hands-on engineering work to strategic management of future technologies, ensuring clear, practical solutions and continuous advancements in industrial processes. Furthermore, I have strong analytical skills, a broad engineering toolbox and a deep physical understanding.
Skills
- Matlab (Good Knowledge)
- Ansys, Comsol Multiphysics, Openfoam (Very Good Knowledge), Sysweld, Ls-Dyna, Autoform (Good Knowledge)
- Catia, Siemens Nx (Good Knowledge)
- Beckhoff Twincat (Good Knowledge)
- Ap+, Jaspersoft Ireport (Good Knowledge)
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Education
ETH Zürich
Dr. Sc. · Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering · Zürich, Switzerland
Doctorate in the field of laser cladding with the title “Enhanced process understanding, modeling and predictive simulation of blown powder laser additive manufacturing processes” Application development for Oerlikon Metco Project management, acquisition of new projects Support for lectures, exercises, and student projects
Technische Universität München
Master Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany · 1.3
Technische Universität München
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany · 2.0
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Florian is based in Eging am See, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Florian has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director and Independent Engineering Service Provider, Head of Pre-Development / Future Lab, Project Engineer and Process Technologist.
Florian's most recent position is Managing Director and Independent Engineering Service Provider at Wirth Engineering GmbH.
In recent years, Florian has worked for Wirth Engineering GmbH, Exentis Group AG, and Irpd AG (United Grinding Group).
Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive.
Florian is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Product Development, and Project Management. Florian also has some experience in Information Technology, Production, and Quality Assurance.
Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Florian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Information Technology.
Florian holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering from ETH Zürich, a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität München and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität München.
Florian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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