Josef Sonnenstein - Design Engineer for CNC Special Machines

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Giessen, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2021 - Oct 2024

3 years 2 months

Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools

Satisloh GmbH

Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
Support during prototype build and test processes.

Aug 2014 - Oct 2020

6 years 3 months

Machine Tool Design Engineer

Hyundai WIA Corporation

Development, design, and detailing of machine tools (CNC milling machines: horizontal, vertical, machining centers including large aerospace machines).
3D modeling of assembly designs, subassemblies, and individual components (including cast parts, gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and part drawings including bill of materials structures.
Creation of pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams and functional diagrams.
Piping and cable network planning.

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

11 months

Special Machine Design Engineer

TMD Friction Services GmbH

Development, design, and detailing of grinding systems, furnace systems, test systems, transport systems, linear drives, and fixtures.
3D modeling of assembly designs, subassemblies, and parts; FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly, subassembly, and part drawings including bill of materials structures.
Creation of pneumatic diagrams and functional diagrams.
Use of standard parts libraries and creation of bills of materials.

Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

5 months

Design Engineer

Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH

Development of concepts and 3D design of fast-cycle assembly systems in the medical field.
Development of functional modules and FEM calculations.
Implementation into detailed designs through to completion of the systems.
Creation of pneumatic diagrams and functional diagrams.
Piping and cable network planning.

Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 3 months

Design Engineer

Robert Bosch GmbH

Development, design, and detailing of packaging machines.
3D design of machines, subassemblies, and individual components.
Creation of machine assembly, subassembly, and part drawings including bill of materials structures.
Support during technical machine acceptance.
Support of machine assembly.

Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

3 months

Design Engineer

Allgaier GmbH

Development, design, and detailing of fluidized bed / fluid-bed vibration drying systems with unbalanced exciter drive.
3D design of systems, subassemblies, and individual components; FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and part drawings incl. bill of materials structure.
Planning of cast parts, piping, and cable networks.
Development of design improvements for components.
Implementation of design changes in existing drawings.

Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

4 months

Design Engineer

Güdel GmbH

Development, design, and detailing of automated production lines with industrial robots.
Development, design, and detailing of fixtures for production processes.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of production line assembly drawings, foundation plans, and part drawings incl. bill of materials structure.
Creation of piping and cable network plans.
Development of design improvements for components.
Implementation of design changes in existing drawings.

Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

8 months

Lead Designer

Protech GmbH, PRETTL group

Development, design, and detailing of electromechanical vehicle components (including plastic parts with and without glass fibers).
Development, design, and detailing of components for industrial photovoltaic systems.
Development, design, and detailing of production systems and fixtures for production processes.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and part drawings incl. bill of materials structure.
Monitoring of the manufacturing process for the designs.
Development of design improvements for components.
Implementation of design changes in existing drawings.

Nov 2009 - May 2010

7 months

Design Engineer, Development Department

Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH

Development of design solutions for packaging machines for the pharmaceutical industry (including web handling systems and machines for dosing liquid, solid, and semi-solid active substances into cavities).
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of models, drawings, and assembly drawings.
Monitoring of the manufacturing process.

Jun 2004 - Jun 2009

5 years 1 month

Design Engineer, Development Department

CFS Bühl GmbH

Development of design solutions for packaging machines for the pharmaceutical industry (including web handling systems and machines for dosing liquid, solid, and semi-solid active substances into cavities).
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of models and drawings.
Monitoring of the manufacturing process.

Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

11 months

Design Engineer, Development Department

Schindler & Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Development of design solutions for slicers and loading machines for packaging lines (including plastic modular belts, round belts, flat belts, and timing belts).
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of drawings and bills of materials.
Monitoring of the production process.
Change management.

Sep 1997 - Apr 2002

4 years 8 months

Technical Director (CTO)

Open JSC Volgogradenergoremont

Personnel responsibility for 250 employees.
Development and design of submersible pumps, test stands, gas boilers, and electronic controllers.
Design and detailing of forming and punching tools.
Plant management and plant analysis, as well as optimization of the cost structure.
Plant and facility planning as well as equipment planning.
Creation of assembly drawings for production lines, foundation plans, and detail drawings incl. BOM setup.
Development of constructive component improvements.

Sep 1993 - Jun 1997

3 years 10 months

Founder/Owner/Company Director (CEO)

Machine-building company Bastion LLC

Personnel responsibility for 40 employees.
Project management, development and design of special-purpose equipment, elevators, and special tools.
Plant management and development of design solutions.
3D design, FEM calculations, and value analysis.
Plant and facility planning as well as equipment planning.
Development, design, and detailing of components for power plants and industrial photovoltaic systems.

Jan 1978 - Aug 1993

15 years 8 months

Armenia

Chief Designer

OAO Tscharenzawan Machine Tool Factory

Personnel responsibility for 25 employees.
Development and design of horizontal CNC drilling machines, servo motors, and electronic controllers.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and detail drawings incl. BOM setup.
Development of constructive component improvements.
Implementation of design changes in existing drawings.

Oct 1972 - Dec 1977

5 years 3 months

Project Manager

Scientific Research Institute for Complete Electric Drive

Project management and development of design solutions.
Development and design of electric motors and gearbox systems.
2D design and strength calculations.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of drawings as well as assembly drawings.
Monitoring of the production process.
Personnel responsibility for 10 employees.

Aug 1971 - Sep 1972

1 year 2 months

Section Manager

Novosibirsk Plant for the Construction of Precision Machines

Personnel responsibility for 15 employees.
Work planning, production planning, and order control.
Development and design of precision machines.
2D and 3D design as well as FEM calculations.
Preparation of drawings and assembly drawings.
Monitoring of the production process.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical.

Manufacturing

Energy

Automotive

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Production

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Skills

Fields Of Work / Specialties

Mechanical Engineering, Custom Machine Building, Plant Engineering
Machine Tools, Custom Machine Tools, Packaging Machines, Slicers, Peelers, Production Lines, Production Ovens, Grinding Systems
Components For Power Plants And Photovoltaic Systems
Vehicle Components, Pumps, Compressors
All Kinds Of Gear And Special Gearboxes, Servo Drives, Linear Drives, Measuring Systems, Test Fixtures
Electric Motors, Magnetic Systems, Die Forgings And Tools
Cast Iron, Steel Cast, Mineral Cast, Aluminum Cast / Die-Cast Parts And Molds
Conveyor Technology, Transport Systems, Handling Systems, Robots
Fixtures, Forming, Punching And Special Tools, Metal Processing, Plastics Technology, Cable Assembly
Plant Planning, Assembly Planning
Workshop And Layout Planning, Piping And Cable Network Planning
Project Management, Operations Management

Skills

Solidworks
Catia V5
Autocad
Autocad Plant 3d
Solid Edge
Inventor
Siemens Nx
Ptc Creo Parametric 8
Autodesk Revit
Windchill – Ptc
Sap R/3
Creo Elements 18.1
Ms Office
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Keytech Pro / Profidb
Maxxdb
Db Works

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1966 - Jun 1971

Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences

Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Mechanical Engineering, focus: Machine Tool Design · Mechanical Engineering · Volgograd, Russian Federation

Sep 1962 - Jun 1966

Vocational School for Mechanics

Technician in Metal Processing · Metal Processing · Volgograd, Russian Federation

Sep 1954 - Jun 1962

General Education School

Secondary School Certificate · Volgograd, Russian Federation

Certifications & licenses

Driving License Class B

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 44.5 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 15 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Armenia)

Primary country Armenia

Expertise

Recent roles Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools, Machine Tool Design Engineer, Special Machine Design Engineer

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

July 2026

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Josef is based in Giessen, Germany.

Josef speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

Josef has at least 50 years of experience. During this time, Josef has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Josef may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Josef would be well-suited for roles such as: Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools, Machine Tool Design Engineer, Special Machine Design Engineer.

Josef's most recent position is Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools at Satisloh GmbH.

In recent years, Josef has worked for Satisloh GmbH.

Josef is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive. Josef also has some experience in Pharmaceutical.

Josef is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Operations. Josef also has some experience in Project Management and Quality Assurance.

Josef has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Josef has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance.

Josef holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences.

Josef has 1 certificate: Driving License Class B.

Josef is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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