Nelson Schlolaut - Managing Director & Freelancer

Q: Where is Nelson based?

Nelson is based in Nanjing, China .

Q: What languages does Nelson speak?

Nelson speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Korean (Elementary), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nelson have?

Nelson has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Nelson has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months . Note that Nelson may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nelson's latest experience?

Nelson's most recent position is Managing Director & Freelancer at Nanjing Maimiao Network Technologies Co., Ltd .

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

In recent years, Nelson has worked for Nanjing Maimiao Network Technologies Co., Ltd , ARC Pacific Industrial Equipment (Foshan) Co. and Ltd .

Q: Which industries is Nelson most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Nelson most experienced in?

Nelson is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Product Development , and Project Management . Nelson also has some experience in Customer Service , Sales , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Nelson worked in recently?

Nelson has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Nelson worked in recently?

Nelson has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Sales .

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Nanjing, China

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Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years 5 months

Nanjing, China

Managing Director & Freelancer

Nanjing Maimiao Network Technologies Co., Ltd

Responsible for the general management of the company
Overseeing all staff, finance, accounting and operations
Setting up a new business line "Industrial Automation Services"
Acquiring new customers in the field of industrial automation
On-site project management, planning and software commissioning at Vitesco Tianjin for electric drive production line extension (EMR3), EMR4 line ramp-up and EOL support at Vitesco Icheon, South Korea
On-site support at Volkswagen Powertrain Shanghai and VW Chengdu
Subordinates: 4
Access to more than 10 Chinese engineers through partner network
Customers: Aumann AG, Faytech Tech Co., Ltd (Shenzhen), Volkswagen Powertrain (Shanghai), VW Chengdu, Vitrum Technologies GmbH, Jonas & Redmann Photovoltaics GmbH, Aiko Solar (Yiwu), Vitesco Technologies (Tianjin (CN), Icheon (KR))

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

10 months

Foshan, China

Senior Manager of Software & Service

ARC Pacific Industrial Equipment (Foshan) Co., Ltd

Software development for a newly developed glass forming machine with TwinCAT3, including force-stroke control and torque control
Development of a new, reusable HMI based on HTML5
Data logging into MySQL database in Scope Quality (every 12ms 1 dataset)
Development of an energy consumption monitoring system for a beverage can plant in Korea, including interfaces between Allen-Bradley PLC, TwinCAT and MySQL
IT administration of Microsoft 365 Business with two domains and approximately 50 users, email migration from 163.com to Microsoft Exchange Server
Subordinates: 4
Customers: Vitrum Technologies GmbH, Hanil Can Eumseong, Korea

Apr 2017 - May 2021

4 years 2 months

Nanjing, China

Head of Software & Service

M.A.i Automation Nanjing Co., Ltd

Leading a team of service engineers and PLC software developers as well as electrical engineers
Selection and training of the related Chinese employees
Setting standards for PLC programs for both TIA Portal and TwinCAT
Development and documentation of a TIA S7 and WinCC template from scratch
Robotics: Stäubli, ABB, Estun
Introducing an object-oriented approach in PLC programming
Implemented project-related working time reporting and monitoring
Project management & after-sales service
Subordinates: 8
Customers: Söhner, Concraft, Kolektor, Kimball, Brose, Boge, Valeo, Dräxlmaier etc.

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

6 months

Service Engineer & Manager Korea

KORSCH AG

Installation & complete qualification of tableting machines in Korea
Troubleshooting & customer support
Successful final acceptance tests of the related equipment
Establishing trustful relationship to Korean customers
Subordinates: 0
Customers: Daewong Pharma, Ildong Pharma, Hyuons Pharma

Jan 2010 - Jun 2015

5 years 6 months

Sales & Service Manager in Korea

Jonas & Redmann Automationstechnik GmbH

Setting up and general management of the Korean subsidiary, responsible for PnL and budget planning
Acting as an interface between Korean customers and German headquarter
Comprehensive training to Korean engineers
Business and sales development
Subordinates: 4
Customers: Hyundai, LG, Shinsung, Gintech, SF-PV, Magi Solar, Solarworld etc.

Sep 2007 - Dec 2009

2 years 4 months

PLC Software Developer

Jonas & Redmann Automationstechnik GmbH

Development of PLC and HMI software for a new metallization line for crystalline solar cells (pilot project)
Introduction of a QM system for standard software
Installation of handling systems and onsite project management in Korea & Thailand
Bug fixing and customer support in Korea, China, Taiwan and USA
Successful final acceptance tests of the related equipments

Mar 2000 - Aug 2007

7 years 6 months

Germany

Technical Controller of Logistical Systems

PAUL HARTMANN AG

Controlling a full-automatic storage system with 13,440 storage units
Controlling, maintaining and optimizing the conveyor systems
Maintaining and optimizing the Automatic Guided Vehicles
Designing a new hand control unit for AGVs using OrCAD
Controlling computer systems, UNIX System V and Windows Server
Supporting external suppliers and internal customers
Participating seminars and trainings in the HP-UX operation system

May 1995 - Feb 2000

4 years 10 months

Germany

Service Electrician for Production Plants

PAUL HARTMANN AG

Maintaining and troubleshooting production plants
Programming SIMATIC S5 PLCs
Optimizing efficiency and analyzing weak points
Electrical design and programming of a packaging machine (PE bags)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive, Energy, and Pharmaceutical.

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Automotive

Energy

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics.

Operations

Product Development

Project Management

Sales

Customer Service

Logistics

Summary

4 years of experience as Head of Software & Service in a Chinese subsidiary of a German automation supplier, mainly in the Automotive Industry
8 years of experience in the Korean PV industry as well as in China, Taiwan, and USA
5 years of experience in managing a Korean subsidiary of a German company, leading, training and motivating a Korean team
More than 25 years of experience (electrical, software, mechanical) in various industries
Outstanding troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills both in English and German

Skills

Windows And Unix Operating Systems, Network Technology, C / C++
Simatic S5/S7, Tia Portal And Twincat 2/3 / Codesys Iec 61 131/3, Bosch Opcon Oes3.2, Orcad Release 9, Design And Project Planning Of Electrical Equipment For Machines

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Korean

Elementary

Russian

Elementary

Education

Feb 1998 - Jan 2002

State Technical School Berlin

State-certified technician, equivalent to bachelor’s degree · Berlin, Germany

Sep 1991 - Feb 1995

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco GmbH in co-operation with Siemens

Apprenticeship to an energy electronics skilled worker · Energy electronics · Berlin, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 17.5 y

Avg length 3 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (China, Germany)

Primary country China

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director & Freelancer, Senior Manager of Software & Service, Head of Software & Service

Main industries Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Nelson is based in Nanjing, China.

Nelson speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Korean (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

Nelson has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Nelson has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Nelson may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Nelson would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director & Freelancer, Senior Manager of Software & Service, Head of Software & Service.

Nelson's most recent position is Managing Director & Freelancer at Nanjing Maimiao Network Technologies Co., Ltd.

In recent years, Nelson has worked for Nanjing Maimiao Network Technologies Co., Ltd, ARC Pacific Industrial Equipment (Foshan) Co. and Ltd.

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

Nelson is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Project Management. Nelson also has some experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics.

Nelson has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Nelson has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Sales.

Nelson holds a Bachelor from State Technical School Berlin.

Nelson is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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