Nelson S.-Managing Director & Freelancer
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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))
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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Experienced in Operations, Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Customer Service, and 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
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Education
State Technical School Berlin
State-certified technician, equivalent to bachelor’s degree · Berlin, Germany
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco GmbH in co-operation with Siemens
Apprenticeship to an energy electronics skilled worker · Energy electronics · Berlin, Germany
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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.
The availability of Nelson needs to be confirmed.
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