Frank M.-Smart Automation | Software Innovation | 3D Precision

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Experience
Plan & Code Automation UG
- Operations and rehabilitation
- During this time, development of:
- Websites zentivo-holding.com zyntra3d.com plancodeautomation.com
- Stock trading software
- Automated trading of all financial instruments listed on the stock exchange, with AI integration
- Project management software
- Automated project administration and project management with automated creation of material lists, electrical schematics, PLC programs, HMI programs, AI functions in control technology, project schedules and cost calculations, as well as quotation preparation and cost tracking.
- AI integration
- 3D printing management
- Various methods for creating 3D models from photos, videos or drawings.
- Creation of files suitable for 3D printing, 3D printer management via API.
- AI integration
Tools: Visual Studio, Codex and Cursor, HTML, Java, Python, PHP, C#, Python, SQL, Jason Script.
Wirtz Automation GmbH
- Programming and commissioning of a new tool in a decorative trim processing system
Tools: S7 classic
ABInBev
- Programming and commissioning of an ABER yeast measuring station at the Diebels Alt brewery
Tools: S7 classic
QCS Labautomation GmbH
- Reprogramming and commissioning of a laboratory automation system with a new HMI configuration, integration of a milling machine, a Fanuc robot, a storage rack, a camera system and a spectrometer.
Tools: TIA Portal V18, Visual Studio V2022, VB.net, XML, SQL database
QCS Labautomation GmbH
- Commissioning of a sample milling machine.
Tools: TIA Portal V17
QCS Labautomation GmbH
- Commissioning of a spectro-analysis device for cast parts at Siempelkamp
Tools: Visual Studio 2019
Nagel GmbH
- Commissioning of grinding and coating machines for brake discs in Poland
Tools: TIA Portal V16
Topometric GmbH
- Programming and commissioning of a test bench at BMW
Tools: TIA Portal V16
Alfing GmbH
- Commissioning of a rear axle assembly line for electric cars at Daimler
Tools: TIA Portal V16
Eclipse Automation Germany GmbH
- Programming and commissioning of an assembly line for manufacturing valves
Tools: TIA Portal V17
Körber Supply Chain Automation Eisenberg GmbH
- Commissioning of a palletizing system and packaging system at Burger Maultaschen
HELL GmbH & Co. KG
- Electrical design for
- LVR Bonn
- Viersen District Administration
- MSR Kleinkomm
Tools: EPLAN V2.9
SVQ GmbH
- Commissioning of two welding cells
Tools: TIA Portal V16
ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH
- Electrical design for various welding systems
Tools: EPLAN V2.9
Wekal Maschinenbau GmbH
- Electrical design for an assembly line for Daimler according to Daimler Standard
Tools: EPLAN V2.9
GWT Capital GmbH
- Programming, commissioning and electrical design for various winding machines
Tools: EPLAN V2.9, TIA Portal V16
Engie GmbH
- Planning and revision of the office building at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin.
- Power distribution, ventilation, lighting, fire alarm systems, exhaust air and supply air.
Tools: EPLAN V2.9
Hüttenwerk Krupp Mannesmann
- Programming and commissioning of a steel cutting machine
Tools: TIA Portal V16
Werner Bayer
- Electrical design of an assembly line for Daimler according to Daimler standards
Tools: EPLAN 2022
Voestalpine
- Introduction of Eplan P8
- Transfer of circuit diagrams to Eplan
- Creation of the article database
- Creation of macros
Tools: EPLAN 2022
DUMA-Bandzink
- Programming and commissioning of various oiling systems for zinc sheets
Tools: TIA Portal V17
Dematic
- Programming and commissioning of high-bay warehouse shuttles
Tools: TIA Portal V17
Dürr
- Commissioning of an air purification system in Ankara
Tools: TIA Portal V17
DESMA
- Introduction of EPLAN and takeover of old plans
Tools: EPLAN 2022
Alstom
- Carrying out inspection planning for rail vehicles
Tools: Other
Stürtz GmbH
- Interim Head of Electrical Design Department
- Migration from Aucotec Engineering Base to Eplan 2022, providing technical support to employees in ongoing projects
Tools: EPLAN 2022
Wystrach GmbH
- Software development for gas filling stations and storage facilities
Tools: TIA V16/V17
Mühlbauer GmbH
- Eplan development and implementation of EPLAN based on a battery assembly system
- Creation of an article database and various macros
Tools: EPLAN V2.9
Carbotech Gas Systems
- Electrical design of a biogas purification system
Tools: EPLAN V2.9
Andritz Küsters
- Development of standard modules for the TIA Portal environment for calender controls
Tools: TIA V16
HuDe GmbH
- Electrical design for coke processing machines
Tools: EPLAN P8 V2.9
Reifenhäuser Reicofil
- Support with the introduction of EPLAN
- Macro creation
Tools: EPLAN P8 V2.9
Andritz Küsters
- Development of standard modules for the TIA Portal environment for calender controls
Tools: S7 Classic, WinCC flex, TIA V15.1/V16
Part-time Lecturer in EPLAN Electrical Design
IBB
- Preparation of learning content and materials for the beginner and advanced courses
Tools: EPLAN P8 V2.9
Plan & Code Automation UG
- Automated EPLAN editing
- Reinstallation of article databases
- Creation of automated page and window macros
- Programming of a schematic and PLC generator
Tools: EPLAN P8 V2.6/V2.7/ V2.8/V2.9, C#, TIA V14/15/16
Eplan Schulungen
- Refresher course Eplan P8 V2.9
- Eplan Scripting
- Eplan macro and device engineering
Hirata
- Reprogramming of existing plant software according to Daimler Standard PowerTrain.
- Team leadership (15 employees)
- Restructuring of existing Eplan drawings according to Daimler Standard PowerTrain and redesign of the electrical connections and devices.
Tools: TIA V14, EPLAN P8 V2.6, PowerTrain
BCE Brinkmann
- Programming and commissioning of burner controls
Tools: TIA V14, TIA V15, S7 classic
AAT
- Programming and commissioning of parts of a conveyor system and warehouse management system for gearbox production
- Set-up of cell system communication with multiple ports at Daimler in Hamburg
Tools: TIA V14, Daimler Standard
ATW
- Programming of a battery assembly line for Daimler
- Various tasks in electrical design
Tools: TIA V14, EPLAN P8, Transline
GET Elektrotechnik
- Programming of a mixer for adhesives
Tools: TIA V14
Globus Gummiwerke
- Project management for retrofit, programming, and electrical design for systems used to manufacture rubber seals
Tools: TIA V14, EPLAN P8
Baade M2M
- Development of standards in TIA Portal for wastewater treatment plant controls and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants
Tools: TIA V14
KSV
- Programming of special-purpose machines for manufacturing shock absorbers at Stabilus GmbH
Tools: TIA V13, S7 Classic, S5, Protool
Aberle Steuerungstechnik
- Porsche logistics center in Sachsenheim
- Commissioning and production support for a picking system
Tools: TIA V14
Krauss Maffei
- Programming of cutting machines for the automotive supplier industry
- Development of standards for TIA
Tools: S7, TIA V13/14, PnozMulti
CMWTEC GmbH
- Development of standards for TIA and ePLAN for battery filling systems and battery testing systems
Tools: EPLAN P8, TIA V14
Bilfinger Berger
- Design of a gas supply station
Tools: EPLAN P8
Schmid Maschinenbau
- Programming of a transmission assembly line for Daimler
Tools: S7-Classic, Transline
Project A & E
- Design of the conversion of a shrink-wrapping system for bottle packaging
Tools: EPLAN P8, S7-Classic, TIA Portal, SEW, DP/PN
Benteler Maschinenbau
- Programming and commissioning of robotic welding cells
Tools: TIA Portal
Dürr Systems
- Development and programming of a quality management system for the paint shops at VW Polen
Tools: S7
Homag
- Commissioning of woodworking machines
Tools: TIA Portal
Dürr Systems
- Programming and conversion of the standard S7 blocks to TIA Portal
Tools: S7, TIA Portal
Dematic
- Programming and commissioning of the safety controller for the Amazon Prag 2 distribution center
Tools: S7 Safety, creation of safety matrix
Trapp Elektroanlagenbau
- Design of a waterworks
Tools: EPLAN P8, Elektrocad 9.0
FAS
- Programming of a palletizer and depalletizer with conveyor technology
- Project management for software development
Tools: S7, WinCCflex, Profibus, ASI Bus, SEW / Danfoss
FAS
- Programming of a palletizer and depalletizer with conveyor technology
- Project management for software development
Tools: S7, WinCCflex, Profibus, SEW
FLSmidth
- Programming of pneumatic tube systems and measurement containers
Tools: S7, CoDeSys, TIA Portal, ABB Roboter, SEW/ Indramat
Sturm Gruppe
- Commissioning of a handling system with a lift for BMW
Tools: S7, Zenon, S7 Safety, Profinet, SEW
Voith GmbH
- Programming and commissioning of a workpiece storage system with lift, roller conveyors, transfer carriage and repair station for Audi
- Project management for software development
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, S7 Safety, Profinet, SEW
Ohrmann Montagetechnik
- Programming and commissioning of an assembly line for Festo valves
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, S7 Safety, Profinet,Simotion
Voith GmbH
- Optimization of S7 software at Porsche Leipzig to shorten production times
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, S7 Safety, Profinet, SEW
Rheinkalk
- Energy monitoring of rotary kilns
- Project management
Tools: EPLAN P8, Excell
Nidec-ASI
- Control cabinet assemblies (250 cabinets) for the AcelorMittal raw wire line
- Project management for electrical design
Tools: EPLAN P8, ABB inverters
ATN Hölzel
- Commissioning of the safety systems on the Audi NSU PVC line
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, S7 Safety, Profinet, SEW
Moventas
- Preparation of documentation for gearbox monitoring
- Development of a circuit diagram generator
Tools: EPLAN P8, Excel
Executive Board Member
EnGeno eG
HGH SAT GmbH
- Programming of an industrial ultrasonic cleaning system
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, Simotion
REpower
- Basic and detailed engineering for offshore wind power plants
Tools: EPLAN P8
Beckhoff Automation GmbH
- Creation of circuit diagrams and revisions for systems in the automotive and chemical industries
Tools: EPLAN 5.70, EPLAN P8
LEA Automation GmbH
- Programming of a paint processing line for Audi
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, S7 Safety, Profinet, SEW
Zerust Automation GmbH
- Creation of circuit diagrams for industrial furnaces
Tools: EPLAN P8, WSCAD 5.5
Siemens
- Partial commissioning of a steel mill
- Control cabinet testing at control cabinet manufacturer FEAG
- Partial programming of the main drive of the push strip
- Partial commissioning manager for a group of 4 people for the main drive of the push strip
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, EPLAN 5.70, ABB
Z&J Technologies
- Creation of PIDs for blast furnace dosing systems
Tools: EPLAN P8
Pillard GmbH
- Commissioning of 3 surface firing systems in Saransk, Russia
Tools: S7, WinCC flex
ABP Induction GmbH
- Revision of circuit diagrams for an induction furnace system for Daimler
Tools: EPLAN P8
Pillard GmbH
- Commissioning of a coal-fired system in Turkey
Tools: S7, WinCC flex
Aberle Automation GmbH
- PLC programming and visualization of a crankshaft packing system at Daimler in Untertürkheim
Tools: S7, S7-Graph, WinCC flexible, Transline, SEW
Becker Automatisierungstechnik
- Electrical design, PLC programming, visualization, and commissioning of a robot handling system for injection molding machines at BMW Landshut
- Migration from ePLAN 5.70 to ePLAN P8
Tools: S7, S7-Graph, Zenon, EPLAN P8, SEW
GoGaS
- Electrical design of industrial heating systems, their programming and visualization
- Conversion from ePLAN 5.70 to ePLAN P8
Tools: S7, WinCC flex, EPLAN P8
VW-Changchun China
- Modification of an elevator for changing floors in the production hall
Tools: S7, SEW
Instructor for ePLAN P8 and PLC S7
alfatraining Bildungszentrum
Tools: S7, WinCC, EPLAN P8
Hirschmann Automation & Control GmbH
- Electrical design of length and angle encoders for cranes
Tools: EPLAN P8
Vario Pack
- Adaptation of S7 software to changed conditions in a pipe and boiler cleaning system
- Project management
Tools: EPLAN P8
Reis Robotics GmbH
- Electrical design and PLC programming, as well as visualization of various system components for glass transport and the production of solar cells
Tools: EPLAN 5.70, S7 + S7F-Safety, WinCC flexible
Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
- Electrical design and PLC programming, as well as visualization of various system components for glass transport and the production of solar cells
Tools: EPLAN 5.70, S7 + S7F-Safety, MovieCon
KMW
- Electrical design, programming, and commissioning of a punching machine for radiator grilles for Daimler
Tools: EPLAN 5.70, easySoft
Megtec
- Design of special systems for air purification
Tools: Step 7, WinCC, ECSCAD, Logix 500 Rockwell
Kiekert AG
- Design of special machines for testing car locks
- Sick leave replacement
Tools: EPLAN electric P8
PTR Präzisionstechnik
- Design and commissioning of electron beam welding systems and handling systems
Tools: EPLAN 5.70, Step 7, WinCC
Dietz & Shell
- Design of fiber winding systems
Tools: EPLAN 5.70
Bilfinger u. Berger Industrieservice
- Design of a chemical production plant
Tools: EPLAN 5.70
AVL
- Creation of documentation for emission measuring devices
Tools: EPLAN electrical P8
APE
- Survey of part of a gas processing plant
Tools: EPLAN 5.70
Technogerma Systems GmbH
- Revision of circuit diagrams for engine test stands and conversion to EPLAN 5.20
- Implementation with VNS interface
Tools: EPLAN 5.70, EPLAN 5.20
Wampfler Weil am Rhein
- Electrical design for container cranes
Tools: WS-CAD
Fiedler Automationssoftware Eltville
- Design of a printing line for Tetra Pak
Tools: EPLAN 5.60
Harzwasserwerke Hildesheim
- Design of a waterworks
Tools: Elcad 7.1
Fleissner GmbH Egelsbach
- Design of systems for fiber production
Tools: EPLAN 5.60
Wild GmbH & Co.KG Heidelberg
- Project planning of systems in fruit preparation
Tools: S7, Protool, Intouch, Inbatch, EPLAN, Visio
Reimelt
- Electrical design of industrial baking systems
Tools: Elcad
Instron
- Electrical design of test benches in the automotive industry
Tools: Elcad
Hörmann Industrietechnik
- Commissioning and production support for a rear axle wheel alignment and camber adjustment system, as well as a shock absorber screw fastening system
Tools: S7, Interbus
RESA GmbH
- S7 programming and commissioning of part of a palletizing conveyor system at VW Wolfsburg
Tools: S7, Interbus, Ethernet
autoSOFT GmbH
- Modifications at ThyssenKrupp Drauz in Heilbronn for a riveting and screwdriving cell, as well as a sheet-metal welding system, S7 programming
- S7 programming with ASI bus for 2 conveyor technology systems for Hyundai
Tools: S7, Interbus, ASI bus
Gesat GmbH
- Planning of the electrical control technology for the Vienna sewage treatment plants using EPLAN 5.40
Tools: EPLAN 5.40
Fiedler Automationssoftware GmbH
- Commissioning of a robotic deburring cell, programming: S7, at LUK
Tools: S7, Interbus
Emde Industrietechnik
- S7 programming and EPLAN/ESP design of various special-purpose machinery systems
Tools: S7, ESP, EPLAN 5.30
Dienst Verpackungstechnik
- S7 programming and EPLAN design of various special-purpose machinery systems
Tools: S7
Koenigsdorf Oberflächentechnik
- Conversion of the existing production systems to VIPA controls, including integration of a central computer with visualization and connection to the existing SQL database
- Project management
Tools: S7, MovieCon, EPLAN P8
MAN
- Planning of the rocket launch platform for Ariane – rocket
Tools: AutoCad
FLG-Automation
- S5/S7 programming with integration of Profibus and Lauer operator terminals for various special-purpose machinery systems
Tools: S5 and S7, Profibus
Ing.-Büro Ferchau
- Worked for Ing.-Büro Ferchau at Taunus-Elektro-Bau GmbH
- Area: Control and energy supply for district heating systems
Tools: Elcad
Edeleanu
- Area: Instrumentation of a petrochemical plant for lubricant production, project planning and pricing
Tools: Office Excel
Ing.-Büro Ferchau
- Worked for Ing.-Büro Ferchau at Bartec GmbH and ABB Lumus Global GmbH
- Area: Control and power supply for a petrochemical plant. Planning the power supply for motors and valves, designing the MCC
Tools: Aucoplan, Access
Ing.-Büro Küpper und Müller
- Worked on assignment at Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart.
- Responsibilities: Project planning and programming of control systems for mechanical engineering
Tools:
Electrical Installer
Elektroinstallationsfirma Ströhlein und Dankl
- Worked as an electrical installer in Berchtesgaden
Broker
Primus Consulting GmbH
- Worked as a broker at Primus Consulting GmbH in Piding
Eigenes Ingenieurbüro für Mess-, Steuer- und Regelungstechnik, sowie elektrische Gebäudetechnik
Energy Systems Electronics Technician
Walter Klein
- Department: Maintenance of machinery and buildings
- Head of the Maintenance Department from 01.04.1989
Location: Wuppertal, Germany
Energy Systems Electronics Technician
Kabelwerke Reinshagen
- Department: Maintenance of machinery and buildings
Location: Wuppertal, Germany
Energy Systems Electronics Technician
Wuppertaler Stadtwerke AG
- Department: Tram overhead lines, switch and signal control
- Area of activity: Development and conversion of switch and signal control to a computer-assisted system.
- Departments: Tram
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, Information Technology, Energy, and Chemical.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Production, Operations, and Strategy.
Summary
Graduate electrical engineer specializing in automation technology, with many years of experience in electrical design, PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, retrofits, standardization, and technical project management. Projects include mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry, logistics, process industries, energy and building technology, laboratory automation, and digital solutions supported by AI.
Skills
Electrical Design And Revisions
Plc And Safety Programming
Visualization
Commissioning And Production Support
Development Of Technical Standards And Generators
Project And Team Management
Training
Eplan 5 And P8 Up To 2022
Siemens S5 And S7
Tia Portal V13 To V18
Wincc And Wincc Flexible
S7 Safety
Protool
Zenon
Codesys
Visual Studio
C#
Vb.Net
Python
Php
Java
Sql
Xml
Autocad
Elcad
Wscad
Ecscad
Aucoplan
Abb
Sew
Industrial Bus Systems
Programming Experience With Siemens S5/S7, Abb, Moeller, Telemequanique, Mitsubishi, Omron And Bosch
Cad Programs: Autocad, Autosketch, Eplan, Elpro, Aucoplan And Elcad
Databases: Access, Excel And Dbase
Electrical Building Technology
Building Management Systems
Fire Protection And Fire Alarm Systems
Ventilation Technology
Substations
Emergency Power Supply
Sales: Omron Representative For The Berchtesgadener Land Region
Languages
Education
Bergisches Land Wuppertal Comprehensive University
Diplom-Ingenieur · Automation technology · Wuppertal, Germany
Vocational Schools II
Electrical engineering · Wuppertal, Germany · 2,1
Wuppertaler Stadtwerke AG
Training as an energy systems electronics technician · Wuppertal, Germany · 1,5
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Frank is based in Krefeld, Germany.
Frank speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Frank has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 113 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 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: Part-time Lecturer in EPLAN Electrical Design, Executive Board Member, Instructor for ePLAN P8 and PLC S7.
In recent years, Frank has worked for Plan & Code Automation UG, Wirtz Automation GmbH, ABInBev, QCS Labautomation GmbH, and Nagel GmbH.
Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Automotive. Frank also has some experience in Information Technology, Energy, and Chemical.
Frank is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Frank also has some experience in Production, Operations, and Strategy.
Frank has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Construction.
Frank has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Production.
Frank holds a Master in Automation technology from Bergisches Land Wuppertal Comprehensive University.
Frank is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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