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Keyence Experts in Germany

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Hire experts who work with Keyence sensors, machine vision, PLC integration, and industrial measurement systems. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers who can support production lines, inspection setups, and automation rollout in Germany.

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Ali Desteli

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Software Engineer Industrial IT & PLC

Herzogenaurach
Ali Desteli

Last position:

Software Engineer Industrial IT & PLC at Yaskawa Europe GmbH

  • Designed and implemented the complete data flow architecture for the Mercedes-AMG battery case production line, from raw material processing to end-customer traceability.

  • Developed MQTT-based communication protocols for Siemens S7 PLC controllers to enable efficient real-time data exchange between machines and supervisory systems.

  • Architected a local Ubuntu-based industrial server, integrating Node-RED for data collection, MySQL databases running in Docker containers, and automated data pipelines.

  • Commissioned connectivity of 52 Siemens PLCs and 32 Yaskawa welding and handling robots.

  • Designed and implemented HMI and visualization systems to support operator interaction and production monitoring.

  • Designed a 2D digital twin of the production floor, visualizing real-time process data from 26 Siemens PLCs and 18 Yaskawa welding robots via Stromquelle interfaces.

  • Implemented data collection and camera-based measurement systems for welding quality control and automated defect visualization.

  • Designed and optimized MySQL database structures, including stored procedures for data processing and performance analytics.

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Daniel Pohl

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Freelancer in industrial automation engineering

Wuppertal
Daniel Pohl

Last position:

Freelancer in industrial automation engineering at dPSolutions

  • Independent work as a PLC and software specialist focusing on automation and custom machinery
  • Programming, modernization, expansion and optimization of production plants with focus on efficiency improvements, data transparency and system integration
  • PLC programming and safety with Siemens S7 Classic/TIA-Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT 2/3 and CoDeSys
  • Development of high-level language software and database applications (.NET / C#, C++, Visual Basic .NET, Borland/Embarcadero C++)
  • Development of custom software solutions for industrial automation, including embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, NodeMCU, ESP8266)
  • System integration of external systems such as readers, printers, scales, scanners and cameras, as well as various fieldbus systems (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, CAN bus, RS232, TCP/IP)
  • Creation of visualizations and HMI applications with Siemens WinCC flexible, Beckhoff HMI and .NET front-ends
  • Design, development and integration of machine vision solutions (Keyence, Cognex, AVS Alfavision, camera systems) in PLC and PC environments
  • Design and implementation of process data acquisition systems and traceability solutions (100% traceability) based on Microsoft SQL Server (Compact, Express, Server) including stored procedures and direct PLC-SQL communication
  • Creation of software and PLC concepts, standard function blocks and project libraries for PLC and high-level language projects
  • Design and programming of conveyor, testing, assembly, packaging and grinding systems in industries such as automotive, chemical, food, electronics and machinery and plant engineering
  • Conducting workshops and training on Siemens TIA-Portal, STEP7 Classic, Beckhoff TwinCAT (including TwinSAFE) as well as topics like architectures, safety, database integration and documentation
  • Creation of technical documentation, manuals, training materials and class documentation with Microsoft Office and Doxygen
  • Project management tasks from requirement analysis through planning, concept development and supplier coordination to commissioning, production support and maintenance
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Marian Lempert

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Founder

Jessen (Elster)
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

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Natdanai Promchinavongs

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Software Developer for SiC-Mold Production Line

Reutlingen
Natdanai Promchinavongs

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Software Developer for SiC-Mold Production Line at Vitesco Technologies Germany GmbH

  • Developing software solutions based on technical requirements and existing systems
  • Developing TLV commands for automated laser cleaning and laser power measurement
  • Supporting and assisting production processes
  • Performing software tests as well as analyzing and fixing errors
  • Integrating and connecting MES systems
  • Using C# and Structured Text (ST according to IEC 61131-3)
  • Using TwinCAT 3.1 as the development environment
  • Implementing visualizations with Windows Forms
  • Working with Beckhoff CX controllers and Stäubli industrial robots
  • Using Ethernet and EtherCAT networks
  • Integrating TRUMPF TruMark 3330 and 7050 laser systems
  • Using a KEYENCE vision system
  • Version control with Git and GitLab
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Alexander Bröcker

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Owner

Buxtehude
Alexander Bröcker

Last position:

Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker

  • Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
  • Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
  • Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
  • Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
  • Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
  • Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
  • Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)
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Dietmar Schmidt

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Managing Director

Waltrop
Dietmar Schmidt

Last position:

Automotive supplier, Bavaria and Saxony

  • Commissioning of image processing solutions
  • Adjustment and testing of image processing algorithms and communication interfaces of SensoPart and Keyence systems in the production line for electric vehicle batteries
  • Expansion and testing of 1D and 2D readers (Siemens MV530)
  • Acceptance of camera test technology with the end customer on site

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Statistics of experts using Keyence

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Position duration

2.4 years

Positions per freelancer

11

Top business areas

Operations, Product Development, Information Technology

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy

Certification focus areas

Product Development, Production, Quality Assurance

Bachelor's degree or higher

50%

Master's degree or higher

50%

Certifications per freelancer

4

Most common languages

German, English, Thai

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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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 Keyence

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 770 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 780 €

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 Keyence covers

Keyence is used in industrial automation for sensing, inspection, measurement, marking, and control. Strong specialists know how to apply KEYENCE hardware in production environments where stable signals and clean data matter more than broad theory.

Typical work

  • Set up photoelectric, laser, and proximity sensors
  • Configure vision systems for inspection and traceability
  • Integrate PLCs, controllers, and field devices
  • Tune laser markers, gauges, and microscopes
  • Support line changes, start-up, and troubleshooting

Ecosystem skills

Keyence work often touches KV series controllers, IV and CV vision systems, measurement tools, and barcode or code reading setups. Useful experts also understand industrial networks, signal wiring, HMI logic, and how to document changes clearly for maintenance teams.

When companies bring help

Companies usually bring in freelance support when a line needs fast commissioning, an inspection step is failing, or a machine change requires careful rework. In Germany, this often means working with local production teams on site while handling programming, testing, and documentation remotely where possible.

What strong specialists do

  • Read the process first, then choose the right Keyence device
  • Calibrate for repeatable results, not just first-pass success
  • Find root causes in wiring, alignment, timing, or logic
  • Leave systems documented so internal teams can support them

Common signs of need

If a Keyence setup is unstable, hard to maintain, or too dependent on one person, it is time for outside help. Good professionals make the system easier to run, not just easier to demo.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Keyence? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

Keyence is used for sensing, inspection, measurement, marking, and machine control in factory environments. It is common in packaging, assembly, automotive supply chains, electronics, and other lines where repeatable automation matters. Companies bring in specialists when they need the hardware to fit a real process, not just a test bench.

Keyence is often chosen for inspection tasks because its vision systems are built for practical line use, setup speed, and clear results. It works well when you need presence checks, defect detection, code reading, or measurement without building a full custom vision stack. The right specialist will still validate lighting, positioning, and reject logic carefully.

Keyence is usually compared with vendors like Siemens, Omron, and Cognex because the project may involve control, sensing, or inspection. The right choice depends on the task: Keyence is often valued for integrated industrial devices and quick deployment, while other vendors may fit broader plant control or more open integration needs. A strong expert can explain the trade-offs in your process context.

A strong Keyence specialist should also know industrial wiring, PLC logic, vision setup, sensor alignment, and basic troubleshooting on the line. Knowledge of industrial Ethernet, fieldbus systems, and maintenance documentation helps a lot. In many projects, collaboration with mechanics and production staff is just as important as the device configuration.

A Keyence project may need only focused support if the task is a simple device replacement or a small logic change. More complex work, such as multi-camera inspection, line synchronization, or plant-wide standardization, needs deeper hands-on experience. The key is proven work in similar industrial conditions, not broad general claims.

Keyence work is often a mix of both. Remote support can cover logic review, parameter checks, documentation, and troubleshooting from screenshots or machine data, but on-site time is usually needed for wiring, alignment, commissioning, and live testing. In Germany, many companies expect at least some local presence during start-up.

Look for proof that the Keyence professional can solve production problems, not just describe the product catalog. Good signs are clear commissioning notes, stable results after handover, and the ability to explain why a setting was chosen. Ask how they test, document, and support changes after the first run.

A Keyence assignment usually goes better when the expert understands the process flow, the machine state, and the acceptance criteria before arriving. Freelancers should ask about safety rules, access to the line, available drawings, and what success looks like in production. That preparation saves time and avoids surprises during commissioning.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Keyence in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 770 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Keyence in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Keyence in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Keyence in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Thai (13%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Keyence in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (50%), and Energy (38%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Keyence in their recent projects are Operations (100%), Product Development (100%), and Information Technology (88%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Keyence

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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