Romain Niabene - Automation Project Manager

Q: Where is Romain based?

Romain is based in Böttstein, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Romain speak?

Romain speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Romain have?

Romain has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Romain has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Romain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Romain's latest experience?

Romain's most recent position is Automation Project Manager at Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG .

Q: What companies has Romain worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Romain has worked for Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG , Tech’Firm Industrie AG , Actemium Schweiz AG , Privatprojekt (Hausbau) , and PayrollPlus AG .

Q: Which industries is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Pharmaceutical . Romain also has some experience in Construction , Transportation , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Böttstein, Switzerland

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Experience

Jan 2025 - May 2025

5 months

Automation Project Manager

Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG

Comprehensive automation and control system project management: responsible for full project execution from technical planning to final assembly
Engineering of electrical schematics with EPLAN P8: directly creating wiring diagrams
Creating and maintaining technical documents

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025

6 months

Electrical Systems Consultant

Tech’Firm Industrie AG

Development of innovative solutions in power supply and renewable energy
Support for modernization projects in control, instrumentation, and EMSR technology
Technical coordination with external partners and ensuring interface documentation between systems

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

3 months

Electrical Design Engineer

Actemium Schweiz AG

Planning and development of electrical schematics for industrial plants in compliance with ATEX and SIL standards
Performing loop checks and commissioning
Creating technical documentation and integrating it into project management systems

Jul 2023 - May 2024

11 months

Cameroon

Construction Project Manager for Cable Systems, Supply & Networks

Privatprojekt (Hausbau)

Designing and managing the construction of technical systems in the electrical distribution network for an apartment
Creating schedule and cost plans
Quality assurance

Jul 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 3 months

Switzerland

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer HW

PayrollPlus AG

Preparing hardware documentation for systems and machine controls in the Value Nutrition business area using E-Base
Planning and creating electrical schematics as well as control cabinet assembly
Time and cost control of projects
Coordination and management of electrical retrofit projects (upgrades)
Creating and adjusting safety analyses including performance level calculations

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

3 months

Germany

Electrical Designer / Electrical Planner (Freelancer)

PayrollPlus AG

Creation of electrical schematics, control cabinet layouts, parts lists and terminal diagrams according to specifications and P&ID using EPLAN P8 version 2022
Documentation according to low-voltage/VDE guidelines for control and regulation of a redundant water bath chiller in a process engineering plant
Preparation of a complete design for the construction of control cabinets and connection of field devices

May 2021 - May 2022

1 year 1 month

Switzerland

Electrical Systems Engineer (Freelancer)

SThree Switzerland GmbH

Creation of electrical wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and terminal diagrams as well as parts lists for machines and systems using COMOS V10.0 according to GMP standards and guidelines
Configuration of electronic components (drives, frequency inverters) as well as RIO, CTRL, CIOC and junction box components using Wago Ethernet Settings version 6.10.4.10 and CodeSys version 2.3.9.55
Preparation of installation plans with AutoCAD LT 2022

Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

10 months

Germany

Electrical Designer / Electrical Planner (Freelancer)

SERVA GmbH

Development and design of driverless transport vehicles (FTF)
Project planning, design and sizing of vehicles and systems as well as maintenance of cable and parts lists
Creation of electrical plans with EPLAN P8 version 2.9
Execution and verification of risk assessments using SISTEMA
Selection and sizing of electrical components considering relevant standards and guidelines

Nov 2017 - Jun 2020

2 years 8 months

Germany

Electrical Designer for Special Purpose Machinery

GEZE GmbH

Electrical design of special machines
Independent and timely handling of projects
Execution and verification of risk assessments

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

11 months

Switzerland

Electrical Designer

Actemium Schweiz AG

Creation of electrical schematics and Automation Portal (TIA) version SP1 update 9 in the "Bachem Bau K" project
PLC programming and integration of PROFINET/PROFIBUS proxy connectors NL51N-DPL with GSD file V6.2
Revision and creation of electrical plans with EPLAN P8 v5.7 and v2.6
Configuration of temperature converters and frequency inverters according to customer requirements and project specifications

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Transportation, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Construction

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Transportation

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

Experienced electrical designer and systems engineer specializing in the development, design, and integration of electrical systems in regulated environments (aviation, medical technology). Skilled in creating electrical schematics, certification management, and system testing according to international standards.

I stand out for precision and logic, complemented by strong communication skills. I listen patiently, solve problems objectively, and handle challenges confidently, relying on logic, interpersonal skills, and a factual approach.

Skills

Eplan P8 V2.9
Sistema
E-Base
Autocad 2020
Comos V10.0
Office 365
Adobe
Project Management 5 Years
Electrical Design 9 Years
Custom Machine Construction 7 Years
Plant Engineering 9 Years
Control Cabinet Assembly 9 Years

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2009 - Sep 2014

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Dipl.-Engineer · Automation Engineering · Giessen, Germany

Sep 1996 - Jun 2004

Gymnasium von Makepe

Abitur C · Douala, Cameroon

Sep 1989 - Jun 1996

Private Schule St. Gerard Deido

CEP · Douala, Cameroon

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 6 y

Avg length 10 m

Longest experience 2 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, Germany, Cameroon)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Automation Project Manager, Electrical Systems Consultant, Electrical Design Engineer

Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Romain based?

Romain is based in Böttstein, Switzerland.

What languages does Romain speak?

Romain speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Romain have?

Romain has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Romain has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Romain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Romain be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Romain would be well-suited for roles such as: Automation Project Manager, Electrical Systems Consultant, Electrical Design Engineer.

What is Romain's latest experience?

Romain's most recent position is Automation Project Manager at Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG.

What companies has Romain worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Romain has worked for Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG, Tech’Firm Industrie AG, Actemium Schweiz AG, Privatprojekt (Hausbau), and PayrollPlus AG.

Which industries is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Pharmaceutical. Romain also has some experience in Construction, Transportation, and Energy.

Which business areas is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Romain's education?

Romain holds a Bachelor in Automation Engineering from Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen.

What is the availability of Romain?

Romain is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Romain?

Romain's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.