Sascha Kirsch - Mechanical Design Engineer for Laser Systems

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Burladingen, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025

10 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design)

Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG

Detail and overall design in the field of laser systems / design of optical and precision mechanical systems
Development of mechanical concepts and setup variants
Handling of large CAD assemblies
Experience in designing systems in the field of vacuum technology
Developing the design and creating complete manufacturing documents according to specifications and standards
Clarifying design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team and suppliers
Creating 3D parts in NX
Creating 3D assemblies in NX
Adding standard and purchased parts to the design
Creating technical drawings
Coordination with suppliers
Technologies used: Siemens NX2306, Teamcenter Engineering 14

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

8 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design)

Trumpf SE

Design of a test stand for production lasers used to dry batteries (car batteries)
Clarifying design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team and suppliers
Design within a modular framework (tile structure)
Creating 3D parts in NX
Creating 3D assemblies in NX
Adding standard and purchased parts to the design
Creating technical drawings
Coordination with suppliers
Assembly and commissioning of the test stand
Technologies used: Siemens NX1980, PID

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / M Designer / Design Manager)

Viessmann Elektronik GmbH

Design of a labeling laser for product customization
Clarifying design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team and suppliers
Design within a modular framework (profile frame)
Creating 3D parts in NX
Creating 3D assemblies in NX
Adding standard and purchased parts to the design
Creating technical drawings
Supporting prototype assembly
Technologies used: Siemens NX2306, Teamcenter Engineering 14

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

7 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design)

BDT MEDIA AUTOMATION GmbH

Design of a paper feed unit for industrial printers
Design of modules within the overall system
Defining and naming modules
Creating 3D parts in NX based on previous drawings and new parts
Creating 3D assemblies in NX (collision and interface checks)
Adding standard and purchased parts to the design
Interface management with suppliers
Supporting prototype assembly
Technologies used: Siemens NX1980, Teamcenter Engineering 2006

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 1 month

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / M Designer / Design Manager)

Körber AG

Design of a battery system
Clarifying design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, laboratory and suppliers
Design of modules and frames
Defining and naming modules
Creating 3D parts in NX
Creating 3D assemblies in NX
Adding standard and purchased parts to the design
Approval in Teamcenter
Interface management with suppliers
Supporting prototype assembly
Technologies used: UG NX1980, Teamcenter Engineering

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

7 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design and Development (Design Engineer / M Designer / Head of Design)

Klett Schokolade GmbH & Co. KG

Design of a cleaning unit
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, and suppliers
Creation of schedules for individual modules
Design of modules and frames
Creation of 3D parts in NX
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX
Integration of standard and purchased parts into the design
Technologies used: UG NX1980

Aug 2015 - Aug 2021

6 years 1 month

Employed Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design and Development (Design Engineer / M Designer / Head of Design)

Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG

Design of a packaging and labeling machine
Team leadership: management, instruction, and support on technical matters
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, and suppliers
Creation of schedules for individual modules
Design of modules and frames
Definition and naming of modules
Review and discussion of 3D parts and assemblies, creation of new assemblies
Integration of standard and purchased parts into the design
Release in Teamcenter
Creation of spare parts and service catalogs
Optimization of project-specific ordering processes for suppliers
Interface management with suppliers
Support during prototype assembly
Key user for NX and Teamcenter
Technologies used: UG NX1980, Teamcenter Engineering 12

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

10 months

Freelance Design Engineer / M Designer / Head of Design

Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG

Design of a packaging and labeling machine
Team leadership: management, instruction, and support on technical matters
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, and suppliers
Creation of schedules for individual modules
Design of modules and frames
Definition and naming of modules
Review and discussion of 3D parts and assemblies, creation of new assemblies
Integration of standard and purchased parts into the design
Release in Teamcenter
Creation of spare parts and service catalogs
Optimization of project-specific ordering processes for suppliers
Interface management with suppliers
Support during prototype assembly
Technologies used: UG NX10, Teamcenter Engineering 8.3

Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

6 months

Freelance Design Engineer / M Designer

Siemens Large Drives Nürnberg

Migration from I-deas to NX 8.5 and Teamcenter
Review and cleanup of 3D parts
Review and cleanup of 3D assemblies, conversion of surface bodies into solid bodies
Creation of new 3D assemblies
Cleanup of existing 2D drawing derivations and creation of new derivations
Technologies used: UG NX8.5, Teamcenter Engineering 8.3

Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

1 year 1 month

Project Manager 6400 / 10000 CHP Agnion

Kirsch Power / Entrade Düsseldorf

Planning of a combined heat and power plant
Calculation of profitability and costs
Research on CHP, ORC, SRC systems, and district heating networks
Research on the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and funding programs
Site assessments and grid planning
Creation of assembly plans and logistics planning
Ensuring fuel supply

Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

2 years 8 months

Senior Development Engineer and Component Manager SMC

XTREME Technologies

Design (Model Owner) of a vacuum chamber, attachments, and tools
Creation and maintenance of documentation and data
Model Owner for Tin Drain and Tin Dump: Further development using different materials, surface coatings, and heating options
Component Manager SMC: Standardization and reduction of component variety, creation of standard part libraries with specifications for cleanroom and high-vacuum components
Technologies used: UG NX7.5, Teamcenter Engineering 8.3

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Hydro Systems

Design of a tool for a Rolls-Royce engine (A380)
Development of all 3D designs and workshop drawings
Creation of bills of materials
Technologies used: UG NX 5 & 6

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Hobema Maschinenfabrik

Design of a folding cylinder
Development of new machine components
Technical documentation
Project management at an integrated CAD workstation (UG NX3) with MS Office
Distribution of project tasks and assignment of responsibilities
Preparation of design and workshop drawings
Creation of bills of materials and spare parts catalogs
Coordination, team communication, and production monitoring
Technologies used: UG NX3, Teamcenter Engineering, ProAlpha, MS Office

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Hoppecke Batterie

Planning and design of a complete battery recycling plant
Installation planning (layout drawings)
Building planning including design drawings
Steel construction design
Creation of piping plans
Development of all 3D designs
Technologies used: Solid Edge, MS Office

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Freelance Design Engineer

Waagen Feldt

Design of a downpipe packer
Development of new machine components
Technical documentation
Project management at an integrated CAD workstation (AutoCAD 2006) with MS Office
Design of assemblies based on concepts
Preparation of design and workshop drawings
Creation of bills of materials and spare parts catalogs
Technologies used: AutoCAD 2006, MS Office

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Freelance Designer

Hobema Maschinenfabrik

Design of napkin machines and nonwoven folding machines in various formats
Development of innovative machine components
Technical documentation
Project management at an integrated CAD workstation (UG NX3) with MS Office
Distribution of project tasks and assignment of responsibilities
Preparation of design and workshop drawings as well as work plans
Creation of bills of materials and spare parts catalogs
Coordination, team communication, and production monitoring
Technologies used: UG NX3, Teamcenter Engineering, ProAlpha, MS Office

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Freelance Designer

Bachmann

Design of security locking systems
Development of innovative component parts
Technical documentation
Project management at an integrated CAD workstation (Solid Edge) with MS Office
Design of assemblies and system components
Preparation of design drawings and layout plans
Creation of workshop drawings and bills of materials
Compilation of spare parts catalogs and technical documentation
Technologies used: Solid Edge, MS Office

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Freelance Designer

Thyssen Krupp AG

Design of conveyor belts and conveyor systems
Design of assemblies and system components
Creation of design and workshop drawings
Creation of layout plans and bills of materials
Technologies used: AutoCAD 2006, MS Office

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Freelance Designer

MK Maschinen

Design of a lifting device for a conveyor system
Design of the frame, transport fixtures, stop unit, ejector, and guide rollers
Technologies used: Solid Edge

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Freelance Designer

SMS Demag

Design of conveyor belts and control rollers
Design of profiles and rollers with bearings and detailed components
Technologies used: AutoCAD 2006

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Freelance Designer

Sandvik

Design of cutting inserts
Modeling of cutting inserts and holders with detailed drawings
Technologies used: Inventor

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace and Defense, Metals and Mining, Media and Entertainment, and Food and Beverage.

Manufacturing

Energy

Aerospace and Defense

Metals and Mining

Media and Entertainment

Food and Beverage

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Research and Development, and Production.

Product Development

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Research and Development

Production

Skills

Teamcenter Engineering
Unigraphics Nx
Ms Office
Sap
Teams
Unigraphics I-Deas
Unigraphics Solid Edge
Autocad
Caddy- Cad++
Pid
Proalpha
Inventor

Languages

German

Advanced

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21

Experience in Manufacturing 17 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 6 y

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design), Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / M Designer / Design Manager), Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design and Development (Design Engineer / M Designer / Head of Design)

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Profile

Member since

April 2025

Last update

September 2026

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Sascha is based in Burladingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Sascha speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).

Sascha has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Sascha would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design), Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / M Designer / Design Manager), Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design and Development (Design Engineer / M Designer / Head of Design).

Sascha's most recent position is Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design) at Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG.

In recent years, Sascha has worked for Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Trumpf SE, Viessmann Elektronik GmbH, BDT MEDIA AUTOMATION GmbH, and Körber AG.

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Aerospace and Defense. Sascha also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Media and Entertainment, and Food and Beverage.

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Sascha also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development, and Production.

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Media and Entertainment.

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Procurement.

The availability of Sascha needs to be confirmed.

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