Statement List (AWL) Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Statement List (AWL)
Thomas S.
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at 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
Matthias D.
Last position:
Project Building Automation WAGO at Ingenieurbüro Dräger
- Topic: Programming of heating controls
- Client: Hoffbauer Foundation
- Requirements: Analysis of existing systems, reprogramming, commissioning, documentation
- Focus: Development of automation solutions and control systems
- Technology: Codesys 3.5
Wolfgang S.
Last position:
Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer at Vakuum Schmelze Hanau
- Development of automation software and commissioning of a pneumatic press for processing electrical sheet stator cores, including KUKA robot handling, process monitoring, and connected measurement systems for quality inspection and sorting.
Marian L.
Last position:
Founder at Smart Mode Engineering e.K.
Commissioning of all types of machine tools with Sinumerik 840d PL & SL controls with up to 56 axes including Safety Integrated
PLC programming with Step7 in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
PLC programming in TIA Portal in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
NC programming (automation cycles, measurement cycles, and machining cycles)
Visualization using HMI Pro, Easy Screen, Sinumerik Operate & WinCC
Software development in interface programming (communication with ABB/Fanuc/KUKA robots, measuring machines, washing machines, tool monitoring systems and transport systems)
Cycle time optimization and drive optimization
Successful business founding
Successful building of a customer base
Expanded knowledge of other machine tools (Chiron, Stama, Index, Magdeburg, Boehringer, EMAG, Schuster, DMG MORI, Schaudt, Mikrosa, Felsomat, Risomat)
Successful completion of each individual project
Jean Erge E.
Last position:
Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH
- Plan and design complex production systems as part of a team
- Develop and modify electrical circuit diagrams
- Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies
- Develop PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
- Identify and implement optimization measures
- Create operating instructions
- Ensure IT security of all operational technology
- Support building services
- Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
Leonardo H.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH
Logic-Core GmbH specializes in industrial automation technology and offers tailor-made solutions and comprehensive project management from the initial idea to execution.
Custom, client-focused freelance engineering services in the field of automation technology.
Development of custom PLC programs and modern visualization systems using TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Design, creation and optimization of electrical schematics with WS-CAD Electrix, consistently taking into account and complying with current SIL and ATEX standards.
International commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems in the chemical, food, recycling, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries.
Personal technical consulting, reliable customer support and extensive staff training.
Many years of cross-industry experience in commissioning complex technical systems.
Arnauld S.
Last position:
PLC Programmer/Maintenance Technician at Tiernahrung Deuerer GmbH
- Planning of automation systems
- PLC programming (Simatic S7, TIA Portal: AWL, SCL, FUP, KOP)
- Visualization of automation systems (WinCC, Sirvac, GUI)
- Commissioning of systems with various drives and sensors
- Creating and maintaining documentation and training materials
Rachid R.
Last position:
Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH
- Development and programming of PLC controllers 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)
- Script programming (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex plants and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
Souhair E.
Last position:
Director of Sales at Loick Biowertstoff GmbH
- building a sales network for packaging fillers and granulates domestically and internationally with focus on direct sales of extrusion machines and Biogranulat 100
- managing key accounts
- leading the Farmfill sales department for packaging materials with leadership responsibilities
Dursun B.
Last position:
Project Manager at Tesa
- Manufacturing machines (Tesa)
- Project manager for inventory of controls, documentation
- S5, Step7, TIA V16/17/18/19, WinCC Advanced, WinCC flexible, Office
Jörg P.
Last position:
Master Electrician at Automatisierungstechnik Jörg Putzer
- Project planning, manufacturing and programming of systems for:
- Process automation
- Control and regulation technology
- Fully and semi-automatic controls for machines and plants
- PLC programming (Siemens)
- Simatic Manager
- TIA Portal
- Risk analysis and assessment with CE certification
- Retrofit of existing machines and plants
- Programming of industrial robots
Joachim K.
Last position:
Programming and Commissioning of Test and Assembly Machines
- Programming in TIA Portal
- Visualization with WinCC
- F-CPU, Safety Integrated
- Various sensors and camera sensors
- Participated in defining the task and from design onwards
Stephan V.
Last position:
Gaswerke Etzel
- Create bill of quantities
- Obtain quotes
- Evaluate quotes
- On-site inspections for projects
- Select instrumentation
- Documentation
- Cable lists
- Migrated folder system to a database system
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Statistics of experts using Statement List (AWL)
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
6 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations, Production
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
30%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
85%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Statement List (AWL)
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Statement List (AWL) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (54%)
- Energy (54%)
- Food and Beverage (38%)
- Pharmaceutical (38%)
- Utilities (38%)
- Aerospace and Defense (31%)
- Chemical (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What AWL is
Statement List (AWL), also known as STL or Anweisungsliste, is a textual programming language for Siemens SIMATIC programmable logic controllers. It represents control logic as instruction sequences that operate on operands, accumulators, timers, counters and status bits. AWL is especially common in established Siemens S7 systems and in projects where direct access to low-level PLC logic matters.
Where it is used
AWL controls processes that require deterministic, maintainable automation logic across production and infrastructure environments. Typical applications include:
- Commissioning and adapting Siemens S7 control programs
- Troubleshooting machine sequences, interlocks and process faults
- Maintaining packaging, assembly and material-handling systems
- Connecting PLC logic with drives, sensors, HMI and SCADA
- Supporting brownfield upgrades in manufacturing plants
Ecosystem and tooling
AWL work sits within the Siemens automation ecosystem. Specialists commonly use STEP 7 Classic, TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager, PLCSIM and diagnostic tools for S7-300, S7-400 and compatible systems. They also work with ladder logic, function block diagrams, SCL, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, WinCC, Siemens drives and industrial Ethernet. Understanding hardware configuration, data blocks and CPU diagnostics is as important as writing instructions.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a plant relies on undocumented or legacy AWL code, when an outage requires fast fault analysis or when an upgrade must preserve proven machine behavior. Companies also bring in specialists for PLC migrations, program reviews, remote commissioning and clear technical documentation. In Germany, collaboration may involve production sites, machine builders and automation teams working partly on site and partly remotely.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong AWL professionals read existing logic before changing it. They trace signal paths, understand scan-cycle behavior and distinguish a programming fault from a wiring, sensor or drive issue. Their deliverables can include tested code changes, function descriptions, backup procedures, I/O lists, migration plans and commissioning records. They also communicate risks clearly when old hardware or incomplete documentation limits the safe scope of a change.
How to assess the fit
Look for evidence of work on the relevant Siemens generation, CPU family, fieldbus and machine type rather than AWL knowledge alone. Ask how the specialist handles online diagnostics, version control, backups, testing and rollback during production work. Experience with safety systems, HMI or SCADA, drives and industrial networks can reduce handover risk. A practical review should cover one representative sequence and the expected documentation, not just a code sample.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Statement List (AWL).
Statement List (AWL) is used to program Siemens SIMATIC PLCs with text-based instructions. Companies use it for machine sequences, interlocks, arithmetic operations, diagnostics and process control, particularly in established S7 installations.
AWL is Siemens’ German term for Statement List, while STL is the common English abbreviation for the same instruction-list language. Anweisungsliste is the German name found in Siemens documentation and project discussions.
Statement List (AWL) gives precise access to instruction order, accumulators and status bits, which can help with compact legacy logic and detailed diagnostics. Ladder logic is often easier for maintenance teams to inspect visually, while SCL is better suited to structured, data-heavy routines. The right choice depends on the existing PLC, team skills and migration goals.
A strong AWL specialist often also understands STEP 7 Classic, TIA Portal, Siemens hardware configuration, data blocks and CPU diagnostics. Experience with HMI or SCADA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, drives, safety systems and industrial networking is valuable when the work extends beyond isolated PLC code.
Statement List (AWL) work can range from tracing one machine fault to refactoring a complete control program or supporting a PLC migration. The right level of experience depends on production risk, system complexity, documentation quality and whether the specialist must work directly during commissioning.
AWL analysis, documentation, code review and simulation can often be handled remotely with secure access and suitable project backups. On-site work may still be necessary for I/O checks, commissioning, safety validation, drive issues or faults that cannot be reproduced away from the plant. German-language communication can be important when coordinating with local production and maintenance teams.
Ask how the Statement List (AWL) specialist approaches backups, online changes, testing and rollback before touching a production PLC. Request examples of clear documentation and diagnostic reasoning, and discuss how they verify scan-cycle effects, interlocks and dependencies with HMI, drives and field devices.
AWL migration can be worthwhile when legacy code is difficult to maintain, the original tooling is no longer practical or the team needs clearer structured programming. A careful specialist first documents behavior, identifies hardware and instruction dependencies, and validates the migrated logic in simulation and on the machine before retiring the original program.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 720 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 30% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects are German (100%), English (77%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (54%), and Energy (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects are Operations (100%), Product Development (100%), and Production (85%).
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