Statement List (AWL) Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Statement List (AWL)
Rachid R.
Last position:
Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH
- Development and programming of PLC controls 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)
- Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
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.
Jean Erge E.
Last position:
Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH
- Plan and design complex production facilities as part of a team
- Prepare and modify electrical circuit diagrams
- Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
- Analyze faults in electronic assemblies
- Create PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
- Identify and implement optimization measures
- Prepare operating instructions
- Ensure IT security for the entire operational technology
- Support building technology
- Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
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
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
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.
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
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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) is a textual programming language for programmable logic controllers, especially Siemens SIMATIC systems. It expresses control logic through instructions, operands, accumulators, timers and status words. In Siemens documentation, it is also called STL, while AWL is the common German name for Anweisungsliste.
Where it runs
AWL appears in machine controls, production lines, process equipment and infrastructure systems where deterministic PLC behavior matters. It is common in established Siemens S7 installations and in projects that must preserve, understand or extend existing control software. German manufacturers and plants often depend on AWL when long-running automation assets are still in service.
Core tooling
Professionals work with the Siemens engineering environment that matches the PLC generation and project history. Their toolkit may include STEP 7, TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager, PLC diagnostics, online monitoring and hardware configuration. Useful adjacent knowledge includes Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, drives, safety systems and industrial networks.
Typical assignments
- Read and document undocumented AWL blocks and operating sequences
- Diagnose cycle faults, interlocks, timers, counters and data handling
- Adapt S7 programs during machine upgrades or component changes
- Migrate selected logic from classic STEP 7 projects into TIA Portal
- Test changes during commissioning without disrupting production
When specialists help
Companies usually bring in freelance AWL expertise when internal knowledge is tied to one retired system specialist, when a plant fault needs rapid investigation or when a machine change affects proven PLC logic. A specialist can also support remote analysis, prepare a safe change plan and join on-site commissioning in Germany when physical access is required.
What strong experts bring
Strong professionals can trace an instruction-level sequence from inputs to outputs and explain it to controls, maintenance and production teams. They distinguish a programming defect from a sensor, wiring, timing or network issue. Look for disciplined backups, clear documentation, controlled online changes, practical test procedures and experience with the exact Siemens PLC and engineering environment in scope.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Statement List (AWL).
Statement List (AWL) is used to program PLC control logic through sequential instructions that operate on Boolean states, registers, timers, counters and data blocks. It is particularly useful for maintaining Siemens SIMATIC systems whose programs were created in classic instruction-list form.
AWL gives precise, compact access to instruction sequences and PLC data handling, but it can be harder to read than Ladder Logic for relay-style controls. Structured Text is often clearer for algorithms and complex data operations, while the best choice depends on the existing machine, PLC generation and maintenance team.
A strong Statement List (AWL) specialist often also understands STEP 7, TIA Portal, SIMATIC diagnostics, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram and Structured Text. Knowledge of PROFINET, PROFIBUS, drives, HMI systems, safety controls and electrical documentation is valuable when faults cross system boundaries.
The required depth depends on the assignment. AWL documentation or a small logic change may need focused knowledge of the relevant blocks, while fault diagnosis, migration and live commissioning require proven work with the specific Siemens PLC family, hardware and plant process.
Yes. Statement List (AWL) code review, documentation, offline testing and migration planning can often be completed remotely through secure access and shared project files. On-site work may still be necessary for cabinet checks, machine tests, commissioning or faults involving sensors and wiring.
AWL remains relevant wherever established Siemens S7 systems must be maintained, diagnosed or extended. New projects may favor other IEC 61131-3 languages in TIA Portal, but legacy programs and migration projects still require professionals who can understand instruction-list logic accurately.
Ask how the professional handles backups, version control, online changes, diagnostics and rollback planning. A capable Statement List (AWL) specialist can explain accumulator and status-word behavior, trace a fault to its cause and document every approved change in terms that operators and maintenance teams can use.
English is often sufficient for code and engineering documentation, but German can help when the work involves operators, maintenance staff and plant procedures. AWL specialists should agree early on access rules, safety responsibilities, working hours, remote diagnostics and the conditions for any on-site commissioning.
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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