Rachid R.-Self-employed
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Self-employed
R&A Engineering GmbH
- Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
- Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
- Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
- Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
Managing Director
PlcSystem sarl (GmbH)
- Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
- Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
- Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
- Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
Head of Sales and Hardware
Systemplus AG
- Management of the Sales and Hardware team
- Project controlling for automation projects (preparation, evaluation and presentation)
- Internal and external contact person and support for hardware-related matters
- Support for the Software department
- Completion of operational automation projects with regard to quality, deadlines and costs
- Development and implementation of new software and hardware standards
- Selection and evaluation of cooperation partners and suppliers
Project Manager
System Plus AG
- Preparation of quotations and controlling
- Negotiations with customers and suppliers
- Monitoring of resources during project execution
- Handling of customer complaints and customer support
- Material orders
- Management of the technical project execution
- Management of support and maintenance
Project Engineer
System Plus AG
- PLC programming with Step7, RSlogix5000, PL7 and TwinCat
- Visualization with WinCC and FTView
- Preparation of electrical schematics with Elcad and Eplan
- Preparation of installation plans with AutoCad
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Commissioning of simple to complex systems in the areas of water, food industry, packaging machines, energy and conveyor technology
PLC Programmer
System Plus AG
- Design of PLC control systems (Schneider Electric, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- PLC programming with Step7, RSlogix500 and PL7
- Visualization with WinCC and RsView32
- High-level programming with C, C++, Visual Basic 6, VB.Net, C# and SQL
- Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
- Commissioning of automation systems
- Preparation of operating and maintenance manuals
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Energy, Food and Beverage, and Utilities.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Product Development, Production, Procurement, Project Management, and Sales.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- C++, C#, Vb6, Vb.Net, Vhdl, Rslogix, Step7, Tia Portal, Unitypro, Codesys, Wincc, Rsview32, Factorytalk Se, Labview, Elcad And Eplan
- Kop(Ld), Fub(Fbd), St(Scl), As(Sfc), Awl(Il)
- Kepserver-Kepware, Deltalogic, Softing And Simatic Net
- Schneider Elctric (Altivar, Lexium), Allen Bradley (Powerflex, Kinetix), Danfoss (Vlt), Sew (Movifit, Movimot…), Siemens Sinamics (Simotion D, S120, G120)
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Education
FH Hamburg, Berliner Tor
Diplom Ingenieur (FH), Automation and Control Engineering · Automation and Control Engineering · Hamburg, Germany · 1.6
TU-Harburg Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Studienkolleg Sachsen, Universität Leipzig
Feststellungsprüfung · Leipzig, Germany · 2.2
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Rachid is based in Neuss, Germany.
Rachid speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), French (Advanced), English (Elementary).
Rachid has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Rachid has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Rachid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Rachid would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed, Managing Director, Head of Sales and Hardware.
Rachid's most recent position is Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH.
In recent years, Rachid has worked for R&A Engineering GmbH and PlcSystem sarl (GmbH).
Rachid is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Energy. Rachid also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Utilities.
Rachid is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Production. Rachid also has some experience in Procurement, Project Management, and Sales.
Rachid has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Rachid has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Production.
Rachid holds a Bachelor in Automation and Control Engineering from FH Hamburg, Berliner Tor.
Rachid will be available from November 2026.
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