Frank Baier - Controls Subproject Lead in Automation

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Sinntal, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Subproject Lead Control Technology

Aumann Beelen GmbH

Concept creation and detailed design for a battery module assembly line
Commissioning coordination at a large Bavarian automotive manufacturer

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

8 months

Interim Head of the Electrical Engineering Department

Rauch Möbelwerke

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Technical Project Lead EOL Testing Module

TE Connectivity

Continuous process improvement
Coordination of activities between Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management and Product Engineering
Conducting data analyses
Technical production support

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

Interim Head of the Electrical Engineering Department

Rauch Möbelwerke

Maintenance, electrical planning and PLC programming
Project management control technology (retrofit)

Jan 2020 - Sep 2022

2 years 9 months

CEO - Partner

Paintnology Digital Solutions GmbH

Planning and implementation support in automation technology for machine and plant engineering
Preparation of tender documents, functional descriptions and process plans
Development of retrofit concepts for machine controls
Digitalization solutions for production as Industry 4.0 retrofit solutions for SMEs

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Paintnology GmbH

Preparation of quotation documents including calculation for the construction of new paint shop systems and modifications to existing ones
Development of control engineering concepts for special-purpose machinery

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

3 months

C-P-S Group / Audi Ingolstadt

Support with execution in process engineering and mechanics in the paint shop (dryer modification)
Coordination of suppliers and other trades during assembly and commissioning
Progress control based on the schedule
Recording and tracking of defects

Jan 2018 - May 2019

1 year 5 months

MVI Proplant / Audi Ingolstadt

Planning and execution support in the area of automation technology for the paint shop (retrofit)
Main focus on booth process engineering, dryer process engineering, and conveyor technology
Support with concept development and detailed planning
Coordination of suppliers during assembly and commissioning
Recording and tracking of defects

Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 10 months

Nedcar NL-Born

Planning and execution support in the area of paint (PVC seam sealing, paint shop systems, conveyor technology)
Preparation of tender documents and specifications
Support during supplier meetings
Support in project execution, commissioning, and optimization

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

10 months

Project Lead for Control and Process Engineering

Wenker / Paint Dryer Audi Ingolstadt

Analysis of the customer specification sheet
Preparation of tender documents for suppliers
Review of supplier offers

Aug 2014 - Sep 2014

2 months

Wenker / Karo-Bau Trockner Audi Ingolstadt

Support for project and construction management in the field of instrumentation and control
Monitoring and coordination of installation work
Support for process commissioning

Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 2 months

EDAG / Nedcar NL-Born

Planning support in the Paint area (paint systems, conveyor technology)
Creation of project schedules
Preparation of tender documents and specifications
Support during supplier discussions
Support in project execution and commissioning

Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

3 months

Wenker / KTL-Dryer BMW Dingolfing

Support for project management in the field of instrumentation and control
Monitoring and coordination of installation work
Support for process commissioning

May 2007 - Jul 2013

6 years 3 months

Project Manager Plant Engineering

b+m surface systems GmbH

Overall project management with budget responsibility > €2 million (technical and commercial)
Preparation of offers for new systems, conversions and extensions, including negotiation and contract drafting
Development of concepts to improve the energy efficiency of paint systems and presentation at international trade fairs and specialist conferences
Development of software including control concepts for energy saving in supply air treatment in paint systems, commissioning and further development
Preparation of reports and articles on energy efficiency for trade journals
Project management in the field of R&D, including preparation of progress and final reports for publicly funded development projects
Preparation of documents for patent filing, including patent research

Jul 2002 - Dec 2002

6 months

Sales Engineer

SMC Pneumatik GmbH

Extensive product training in industrial pneumatics
Customer support and acquisition in the sales area
Regional and sales analysis

Jan 2000 - Jun 2002

2 years 6 months

Service Technician

Colortronic GmbH

Commissioning of gravimetric dosing devices and customer training in German and English
Troubleshooting of dosing devices, conveying systems, and dryers
Analysis of faults to improve quality
Running multi-day customer training sessions at the plant

Jul 1999 - Dec 1999

6 months

Quality Clerk, AFC Product Area

W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG

Quality assurance for AFC
Test planning and FMEA
Test equipment capability studies
Handling customer complaints
Fault analysis and tracking
Determining quality costs
Initial sample inspection (PPAP)

Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

6 months

Industrial Electronics Technician, Specializing in Plant Engineering

G.D. Bracker & Söhne

Control cabinet wiring
Creation of circuit diagrams (WS-Cad)

Jul 1998 - Dec 1998

6 months

Service Technician

Feige Abfülltechnik

Europe-wide mechanical and electrical assembly and commissioning of filling systems for the chemical industry, including customer acceptance
Adaptation of control programs to customer requirements
Europe-wide service assignments for troubleshooting

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology, and Chemical.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Information Technology

Chemical

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Production, Research and Development, and Procurement.

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Production

Research and Development

Procurement

Summary

More than 20 years of experience in project management in plant engineering
Several years of experience in the design of painting systems
Commissioning of ventilation systems with control technology
Knowledge of Audi standards LSI1, LSI2, LSI3 and LS4
Knowledge of the control room system "EcoEMOS"
Very good knowledge of PLC programming (especially Siemens S5, S7 and TIA), electrical engineering and drive technology
More than 20 years of experience in the commissioning of plants and special-purpose machines

Skills

Microsoft Navision Dynamics – Good Knowledge
Microsoft Office Products – Good Knowledge
Microsoft Project – Good Knowledge
Plc Programming – Very Good Knowledge (Siemens)
Autocad – Basic Knowledge
C++ – Basic Knowledge
Sap – Basic Knowledge
Measurement Technology On Hvac Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2008 - May 2012

Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule

Bachelor of Engineering, focus on automation technology · Technical Computer Science · Darmstadt, Germany · 1.7

Aug 1988 - Jun 1991

G.D. Bracker & Söhne

Apprenticeship as an energy electronics technician, specialization in plant engineering · Energy electronics technician, specialization in plant engineering · Hanau, Germany · 2.0

Certifications & licenses

Siemens introductory course TIA Portal with S7-1500

Siemens

Siemens Simatic Programming 1 in TIA Portal

Siemens

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Manufacturing 18 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Subproject Lead Control Technology, Interim Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Technical Project Lead EOL Testing Module

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Member since

August 2025

Last update

August 2026

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Frank is based in Sinntal, Germany.

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Frank has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Subproject Lead Control Technology, Interim Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Technical Project Lead EOL Testing Module.

Frank's most recent position is Subproject Lead Control Technology at Aumann Beelen GmbH.

In recent years, Frank has worked for Aumann Beelen GmbH, Rauch Möbelwerke, TE Connectivity, and Paintnology Digital Solutions GmbH.

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology. Frank also has some experience in Chemical and Construction.

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Operations. Frank also has some experience in Research and Development, Production, and Procurement.

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Production, and Product Development.

Frank holds a Bachelor in Technical Computer Science from Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule.

Frank has 2 certificates. These include: Siemens introductory course TIA Portal with S7-1500 and Siemens Simatic Programming 1 in TIA Portal.

The availability of Frank needs to be confirmed.

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