Statement List (AWL) Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Statement List (AWL)
Thomas Stork
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
Marian Lempert
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 Ekeu Tcheumeni
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 Hocke
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 Siewe
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
Dursun Bilgilisoy
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
Souhair El-Rayess
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
Joachim Kirsten
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 Vogt
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
24 years
Position duration
4.7 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Production, Information Technology, Marketing
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
29%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What AWL is
Statement List (AWL), also known as STL or Anweisungsliste, is a PLC language used in industrial automation. It expresses control logic in an instruction-based form that is close to the machine cycle and well suited to older Siemens environments.
Where it is used
It is common in plant control, retrofit work, and maintenance tasks where existing logic must stay stable.
- Siemens S7 and legacy PLC programs
- Machine and line control
- Diagnostics and fault tracing
- Conversion to newer IEC 61131-3 languages
Skills that matter
Strong specialists read dense logic quickly, understand timers, counters, bits, and data blocks, and know how AWL interacts with Ladder, FBD, and Structured Text. They also document changes clearly so production teams can support the code later.
When companies bring in help
Teams often need freelance expertise for plant upgrades, emergency troubleshooting, and code reviews before a handover. In Germany, this is especially useful when local sites must keep old controls running while new equipment is introduced.
What good work looks like
Good professionals work carefully with interlocks, safety-related logic, and naming consistency. They test changes against real process states, avoid unnecessary rewrites, and keep the program easy to maintain for the next specialist.
Ecosystem and deliverables
AWL work is rarely isolated. It often sits inside Siemens STEP 7 projects, migration plans, and commissioning documents.
- Legacy code analysis
- Fault finding and recovery
- Migration support
- Commissioning and documentation
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Statement List (AWL).
Statement List (AWL) is used to describe PLC control logic in a low-level, instruction-by-instruction form. It is common in older Siemens environments and in plants where existing automation code must be kept stable while machines evolve.
Yes, AWL is the German name most people use for Statement List, and STL is another common label in Siemens-related contexts. Searchers often use these terms interchangeably when they mean the same instruction-based PLC language.
A company usually brings in Statement List (AWL) expertise when it needs to maintain legacy PLC code, trace faults in production, or prepare a migration. It is also useful when an old installation must keep running while a broader control update is planned.
Statement List (AWL) is more compact and closer to the execution logic than Ladder or FBD, which makes it powerful but harder to read at a glance. Structured Text is often easier for new work, while AWL is still valuable for understanding and safely changing older control programs.
A strong AWL professional usually also knows Siemens STEP 7, PLC hardware basics, industrial diagnostics, and how to read I/O maps and data blocks. Knowledge of safety logic, commissioning, and version control is useful when the code sits inside a live plant.
Most Statement List (AWL) tasks need someone who can read legacy logic without guesswork and explain changes clearly. Simple fault tracing may need a focused specialist, while migration or commissioning work usually calls for broader plant automation experience.
AWL work can often start remotely with code review, documentation, and fault analysis. On-site time in Germany becomes important when the specialist must test against real equipment, work with production staff, or support commissioning.
Look for clear explanations, careful change logs, and a structured approach to testing. A strong Statement List (AWL) specialist can trace logic step by step, handle Siemens-style legacy code confidently, and leave the program easier to maintain than before.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 729 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 29% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Statement List (AWL) in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (56%), and Energy (44%).
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 Information Technology (89%).
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