Thomas Stork - Automation Technology Lecturer

Q: Where is Thomas based?

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

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 23 years and 11 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Education .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Quality Assurance .

Q: What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing Technology from Rhineland-Palatinate University of Applied Sciences, Bingen .

Q: What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jan 1995 - Dec 2017

23 years

Munich, Germany

Automation Technology Lecturer

HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria

Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
Training and certifying over 500 professionals

Munich, Germany

Managing Director & Senior Consultant

SPS Soft GmbH

Establishing and leading a 15-member expert team in automation engineering
Revenue responsibility
Strategic business development and market expansion in the DACH region and internationally
Member of the examination committee at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
Developing a MED seawater desalination technology (mechanical engineering, process engineering, manufacturing and assembly technology, control engineering)
Design and delivery of a 4.3 MW CHP plant including grid feed-in
Managing and coordinating staff on assembly lines (clarifying tasks, defining interfaces, planning and structuring software, programming, commissioning)
Coordinating the HMI team for a client-server process control system with 25+ operator stations
Implementing Industry 4.0 concepts: MQTT, MES integration
Troubleshooting and optimizing existing production plants (15% efficiency increase)
Stakeholder management between IT, development, production, and customers
Responsible for the entire process chain of an e-mobility production line: assembly to final acceptance
Designing an MES system with detailed function specification for a pharmaceutical process control system
Developing P&ID diagrams for upstream and downstream processes
Developing thermal seawater desalination, R&D, design, manufacturing, patent applications with team leadership (12 members)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education.

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Summary

Experienced Senior Automation Engineer with 25+ years of expertise in PLC programming, project management, and plant integration. Specialized in Siemens TIA Portal, Industry 4.0, and smart factory solutions.

Managing Partner at SPS Soft GmbH with a proven track record leading complex automation projects from concept to commissioning.

Core competencies: PLC Programming | Project Management | Industry 4.0 | Functional Safety | Team Leadership

Skills

Technical Expertise

Plc Programming: Iec 61131-3, Stl, Scl, Graph7, Ladder (Kop), Function Block Diagram (Fup), Instruction List (Awl) (25+ Years)
Siemens Systems: S7-300/400/1200/1500, Tia Portal V14-V19, Wincc Advanced/Unified, S5 (95u To 155u)
Automation Technology: Process Control Systems, Opc Ua, Mqtt
Safety Engineering: Siemens Safety, Pilz Safety, Machinery Directive
Robotics: Kuka Krc2, Training, Commissioning, Operation
Communication: Profinet, Profibus, Tcp/Ip, Opc Ua, Can Bus
Systems Engineering: Sysml, Mbse, Enterprise Architect

Project Management & Leadership

Project Leadership: Successfully Completed Complex Automation Projects
Team Leadership: Leading Interdisciplinary Teams (Up To 10 People)
Stakeholder Management: Coordinating Between Customers, Suppliers, And Internal Teams
Risk Management: Hazard Analysis, Cost Analysis, Scheduling

Industry Expertise

Automotive Industry: E-Mobility, Production Lines, Quality Systems
Pharmaceutical Industry: Process Control Systems For Drug Manufacturing, Water Technology, Process Engineering, Process Technology
Energy Technology: Waste Incineration, Chp, Waste Heat Recovery
Food Industry: Pizza Production, Dough Processing
Water Technology: Seawater Desalination, Dosing Technology, Water Treatment
Logistics: Material Flow, Automated Parking Garages, Driverless Transport Systems, Electric Overhead Conveyor Systems, Belt Conveyors, Pallet Transport, Stacker Cranes, Warehouse Technology

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1983 - Jun 1987

Rhineland-Palatinate University of Applied Sciences, Bingen

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing Technology · Bingen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 2

Experience in Education 23 y

Avg length 11 y 6 m

Longest experience 22 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Automation Technology Lecturer

Main industries Education

Main business areas Information Technology, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Thomas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 23 years and 11 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Automation Technology Lecturer, Managing Director & Senior Consultant.

Thomas's most recent position is Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria.

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Education.

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Quality Assurance.

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing Technology from Rhineland-Palatinate University of Applied Sciences, Bingen.

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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

To hire Thomas, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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