Sebastian Hofmann - Lead Engineer for nautical applications

Q: Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Fažana, Croatia .

Q: What languages does Sebastian speak?

Sebastian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Lead Engineer for nautical applications at ASB Glasfloor .

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

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for ASB Glasfloor , HST Maschinenbau GmbH (Krones AG) , Westfalia mh , EWD – Esterer WD Altötting , and RENA Technologies GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Energy . Sebastian also has some experience in Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Research and Development .

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Fažana, Croatia

Experience

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025

3 months

Lead Engineer for nautical applications

ASB Glasfloor

Adaptation of a pool system with video floors for nautical use
Laser-cut and bent parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Building knowledge of requirements on ships and yachts
Coordination with clients on site, clarify installation on luxury yacht, document and define interfaces
Coordination with suppliers
Holding and leading project meetings with stakeholders
CAD software SolidWorks

Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

3 months

Sheet Metal Processing Expert

HST Maschinenbau GmbH (Krones AG)

Analysis of current status of existing design and requirements
Creating concepts based on the status analysis
Designing the sheet metal cover of a new type of special machine based on the concept
Laser-cut and bent parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Creating technical drawings
Preparing detailed technical documentation for knowledge transfer and instructions
CAD software Solid Edge

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year 1 month

Development Engineer

Westfalia mh

Developing components and technologies in a new application for fuel cell systems
Creating execution plans and project documentation
Holding status meetings
Patent research on the state of the art
Preparing technical descriptions for patent applications
Developing prototypes and test modules
Laser-cut, bent, folded, milled, and 3D-printed parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Simulation and real tests of the developed technologies
Fluid dynamics and flow mechanics
Thermodynamics
Materials science / engineering
CFD simulation (Simulia Experience platform / SolidWorks)
CAD software SolidWorks

Apr 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 4 months

Lead Development Engineer

ASB Glasfloor

Developing video walls and LED ceiling to simulate and showcase PV modules
Implementing lessons learned from earlier projects
Further developing and optimizing assemblies
Coordinating with customers and suppliers
Holding and leading project meetings with stakeholders
Creating innovations and new technologies
Laser-cut and bent parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
CAD software SolidWorks

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023

8 months

Mechanical Designer for process-engineered machining and conveyor systems in the wood industry

EWD – Esterer WD Altötting

Planning, redevelopment, and design of conveyor systems for piece goods covering the entire manufacturing process as the basis for design
Creating execution plans and project documentation
Static and dynamic calculation and design of electromechanical drives, assemblies, in-house and purchased parts
Close cooperation with sales, project management, and simulation engineering
Creating parts lists, production, assembly, and modification drawings
Creating steel substructure, foundation, and load plans
Creating motor position and sensor layout plans
Creating walk-through plans and safety layouts
Defining machine and mechanization parameters
Integrating delivered components into the customer's existing equipment and defining interfaces
Laser-cut and bent parts, turned and milled parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
CAD software Solid Edge

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 3 months

Mechanical Designer for Wet-Chemical Cleaning Systems - Semiconductor Industry

RENA Technologies GmbH

Design and development of wet-chemical cleaning/process systems for silicon wafers
Calculation and design of electromechanical drives, assemblies, and manufactured and purchased parts
Static and dynamic analysis
Further development of the modular and variant kit system
Laser-cut, bent, turned and milled parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Creating and maintaining parts lists, manufacturing and assembly drawings
Supporting assembly and commissioning of equipment
Close collaboration with adjacent departments and technical contacts at customers and suppliers
CAD software SolidWorks (until 07/2022)
Special project with Solid Edge (from 07/2022)

May 2021 - Oct 2021

6 months

Lead Development Engineer

ASB Glasfloor

Development of a mobile interactive football cube in a modular kit system
Implementing lessons learned from previous projects
Further development and optimization of assemblies
Laser-cut, bent, turned, milled, and 3D-printed parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Development of a cable installation concept for a "plug & play" solution
Coordination with customers and suppliers
Organizing and leading project meetings with stakeholders
Developing innovations and new technologies
CAD software SolidWorks

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Mechanical Engineer for Production Process Optimization in a Pharma GMP Environment

QIAGEN

Production optimization for PCR tests
Analyzing specific mechanical production process steps for cycle time and stability
Developing assembly tools (concept, design, prototyping, commissioning)
Conducting meetings with international locations (English design reviews)
Coordination and alignment with manufacturing teams and project management
3D-print-supported component development (Prusa i3)
Laser-cut, bent, turned, milled, and 3D-printed parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Material procurement, supplier selection
Tolerance chain analysis and feasibility studies
Recommendations for automation system specifications
Conceptualization and development of solutions for CAPA investigations
GMP-compliant documentation of developed tools (standard operating procedures (SOP), maintenance and service plans, technical documents)
Support for design reviews as well as IQ and OQ of entire systems
CAD software SolidWorks

Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

2 months

Plant Design Specialist (Medical Technology) for Heart Catheter Cleaning Systems

Vanguard AG

Troubleshooting
Fault analysis of the system's temperature and pressure behavior
Developing and implementing solution strategies
Reengineering system assemblies in CAD
Revising circuit diagrams and P&ID diagrams
Further development and optimization of assemblies
Process optimization of the cleaning system
Supporting system qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Technical assessment of the system's current status, additional measures and recommendations in a comprehensive final report
CAD software SolidWorks + EPLAN P8

Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

10 months

Freelance Engineer for the Development of a Fully Automated Packaging Line

Alztec GmbH

Development of a fully automated packaging line for polysilicon
Cleanroom requirements
Cutting and sealing technology
Development of a toggle lever mechanism for the sealing process
Rotary indexing table with rotary unions
Filling technology (high-purity polysilicon)
Weighing technology (load cells)
Vacuum technology
Protective gas atmosphere
Development of laser-cut, bent, turned and milled parts
Welded assemblies according to DIN EN ISO 3834
Prototype construction and commissioning
CAD software Autodesk Inventor

Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

7 months

Design Engineer and Project Manager

Alztec GmbH

Conceptual design and development of automation systems in the automotive sector
Creating request documents and obtaining quotes for external manufacturing
Coordinating various suppliers
Planning the electrical and control system for production logistics in the automotive sector
Holding project meetings
CAD software AutoCAD Inventor

Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

10 months

BID Manager (technical inside sales)

Belimed GmbH

Developing the bid strategy
Preparing offers for customers
Determining costs
Commenting on URS
Creating deviation lists
Technical clarification during and beyond the bidding phase
Organizing required approval documents
Price calculation and strategy development
Performing capacity calculations
Acting as interface between field sales and technical development
CAD software AutoCAD Inventor

Jul 2016 - Feb 2018

1 year 8 months

Project Manager and Designer (electrical & mechanical)

Belimed GmbH

Leading the development of a medical large-chamber cleaning system category according to ISO 15883-7
Creating concepts to meet standard requirements
Developing chamber temperature profiles to determine and optimize system temperature behavior
Using mathematical models and lab tests to determine detergent concentration and layering
Reducing detergent and media consumption
Optimizing space and flow of the ventilation system for the entire unit
Coordinating the whole development project
Carrying out and supervising test rig modifications
Reviewing and approving circuit diagrams and creating nameplates
Commissioning and qualification of medical cleaning systems
Form postponement (supply chain management)
CAD software AutoCAD Inventor + EPLAN P8

Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

1 year 8 months

Design Project Manager (electrical & mechanical)

bmTEC GmbH

Electrical and mechanical planning of custom projects
Developing automation systems
Selecting and specifying purchased parts
Overseeing assembly and acceptance of finished machines
Performance qualification
Commissioning (FAT, SAT)
Troubleshooting
Structural and process optimization in production and organization
Form postponement (supply chain management)
Project management and reporting
Technology and innovation management
CAD software SolidWorks

Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

7 months

Bachelor Thesis – Housing Development for Lithium-Ion Cells

Technologiezentrum Energie (TZE) Hochschule Landshut

Developing the housing for optimized lithium-ion cells for the Munich-Garching research reactor (neutron beam diffractogram)
Developing the manufacturing process for the Li-ion cells
Designing the manufacturing process and work steps
Developing tools for production steps
Deep drawing techniques
Sealing, punching, and cutting techniques
Pipetting
Ultrasonic welding
CAD software SolidWorks

Mar 2013 - Sep 2013

7 months

Main Internship During Studies

FMS-Systemtechnik GmbH

Project support for automation systems
Support in coordination and communication between mechanics, electronics, and programming
Working on design and development of robot-based handling systems
Filling technology (lithium-ion cells)
Weighing technology (load cells)
Vacuum technology
Protective gas atmosphere
CAD software SolidWorks

Feb 2009 - Jul 2009

6 months

Mechatronics Technician

W. Haldenwanger GmbH & Co. KG - Technical Ceramics (Morgan Advanced Materials)

Planning and manufacturing of electromechanical and electronic systems
Industrial furnaces, hydrostatic press
Assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of systems
Turning, milling, and welding work
Troubleshooting
Control cabinet construction
PLC programming
Electro-pneumatics
Automation technology

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical.

Manufacturing

Energy

Healthcare

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Chemical

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Research and Development

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Skills

Software Skills:

Eplan P8
Cfd
Solidworks 2 Years
Solidworks Simulation
Solid Edge 1 Year 7 Years
Autodesk Inventor
Cfd Simulation
Eplan P8
Autodesk
Inventor
5 Years Solid Edge
2 Years

Industry Experience:

Teaching In Special / Mechanical Engineering
~7.5 Years ~6 Years
Medical Technology / Pharma
~4 Years
Architecture /
Nautical
~2.5 Years Battery / Energy Semiconductor Industry
~2 Years ~2 Years

Programs:

Solidworks
3d-experience – Flow Simulation / Simulia
Autodesk Inventor
Solid Edge
Eplan P8
Ms Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)
Sap (Sd, Mm, Pp)
Basic Knowledge Of Plc Programming (Simatic Step7)

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2018 - Present

Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences

Part-time Master's in Industrial Engineering (MBA & Eng) · Industrial Engineering · Rosenheim, Germany

Sep 2010 - Oct 2014

Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechatronics · Mechatronics · Rosenheim, Germany

Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Altötting Vocational High School

Technical diploma (focus on technology) · Technology · Altötting, Germany

...and 3 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Manufacturing 8 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 1 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Lead Engineer for nautical applications, Sheet Metal Processing Expert, Development Engineer

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Fažana, Croatia.

What languages does Sebastian speak?

Sebastian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sebastian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sebastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Engineer for nautical applications, Sheet Metal Processing Expert, Development Engineer.

What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Lead Engineer for nautical applications at ASB Glasfloor.

What companies has Sebastian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for ASB Glasfloor, HST Maschinenbau GmbH (Krones AG), Westfalia mh, EWD – Esterer WD Altötting, and RENA Technologies GmbH.

Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Energy. Sebastian also has some experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Research and Development.

What is Sebastian's education?

Sebastian holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Mechatronics from Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Sebastian?

Sebastian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sebastian?

Sebastian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.