Basel Jaber
Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager
Experience
Jul 2024 - May 2025
11 monthsSenior Application Engineer / Product Manager
Altran Magnetics, LLC.
- Oversee development and optimization of key products, including DP contactors, EMI filters, and circuit breakers.
- Lead certification processes ensuring compliance with UL, TÜV, and VDE standards.
- Act as technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and manufacturing to deliver customized solutions.
Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 6 monthsFreelance Consultant - Industrial Automation
- Working on Projects for several companies in the EMEA region.
- Develop OOP PackML-compliant control systems and HMIs using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 for woodworking machinery.
- Design and commission PLC and HMI software (CODESYS) for multi-platform battery charging systems.
- Implement automation systems using Siemens SIMATIC (TIA Portal and Simatic Manager), including HMI (WinCC / WinCC Unified) and SCADA systems.
- Engage with Industry 4.0 and IIoT hardware and software solutions.
- Design control cabinets using CAD software (EPLAN P8, E3.Series, AutoCAD).
- Retrofit and upgrade legacy machinery to modern control systems.
- Service and commissioning of industrial production lines.
Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
3 years 5 months Verden, Germany
Developing Engineer Controls/Automation
VETEC Anlagenbau GmbH (formerly Vemag anlagenbau)
- Led development of automation systems for standard and custom food processing lines (Smoking, Cooling, Thermo-compound).
- Planned standardization, system/component definition, and supplier selection.
- Designed and implemented SIMATIC S7 automation systems and IT solutions.
- Introduced Industry 4.0 concepts, digitizing existing systems with advanced technologies.
- Collaborated with SCADA development teams to ensure data integrity and functionality.
- Designed control panels using E3 Software, created BOMs, and managed hardware procurement.
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
8 months Amman, Jordan
Industrial Automation Specialist
Industrial Electric And Electronic Arab Centre (IEEAC)
- Planned and developed automation equipment for the food & beverage industry and water treatment plants.
- Programmed PLC and SCADA systems using Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, and Beckhoff TwinCAT.
- Prepared technical specifications, CAD drawings, and supervised execution of electrical panels.
- Provided technical support and process optimization in coordination with customers.
Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
4 months Bremen, Germany
PLC Developer
VETEC Anlagenbau GmbH (formerly Vemag Anlagenbau)
- On behalf of Orange Engineering GmbH:
- Migrated legacy Siemens S7-300 systems to S7-1500 series.
- Programmed PLC and HMI for smoking and cooking rooms.
Jun 2015 - May 2016
1 year Soest, Germany
Technical Control Programmer
Delta Energy Systems
- Adapted automation and control systems for key accounts.
- Prepared, developed, and supervised field tests in collaboration with field engineers and customers.
- Managed documentation, project planning, and quotation preparations.
Aug 2014 - May 2015
10 months Delmenhorst, Germany
Industrial Automation Developer
Provis Steuerungstechnik GmbH
- Developed and programmed automation solutions for the conveyor industry using Siemens S7 (TIA Portal).
- Programmed visualization systems with WinCC Flexible.
Sep 2012 - Feb 2014
1 year 6 months Bremen, Germany
Student Employee
Bremer Institut für Messtechnik, Automatisierung und Qualitätswissenschaft (BIMAQ)
- Tasks in the programming of control systems, Data Bank analysis and implementation of various software environment:
- MATLAB: Modeling with artificial neural networks, interface with the database MySQL, programming and production of Simulink models.
- Beckhof TwinCAT: PLC programming and visualization, creating interfaces to the database MySQL, implementation of Matlab Simulink models.
- Siemens TIA Portal: PLC programming and visualization.
May 2011 - Oct 2011
6 months Amman, Jordan
Processing service engineer
Tetra Pak East Med
- Provided technical support for automation systems in dairy, juice, and food processing equipment.
- Upgraded legacy systems with new automation solutions.
- Delivered complete line automation systems.
Nov 2006 - Dec 2010
4 years 2 months Amman, Jordan
Project Engineer
International Beverages Consultancy (IBC)
- Responsible for the electrical installation and commissioning of the filling and packaging machines from the company Krones AG.
- Managed electrical installation and commissioning of Krones AG filling and packaging machines.
- Planned and executed projects, performed software and hardware modifications, and ensured successful handover to clients.
- Developed PLC and SCADA systems.
Apr 2006 - Oct 2006
7 months Amman, Jordan
Electrical Engineer
Industrial Electric And electronic Arab Centre (IEEAC)
- Design, programming and commissioning of the control systems produced, retrofitting of old systems into new and updated systems, provide technical support on-site and off-site.
Summary
Experienced Control & Automation Engineer with over 15 years in industrial automation, specializing in the design, programming, and commissioning of complex control systems. Proven track record in SCADA/HMI development, communication networks, industrial protocols, and compliance with global standards including IEC 61850. Skilled in leading technical teams, managing cross-functional projects, and interfacing with global clients. Currently focusing on energy infrastructure and high-reliability systems similar to HVDC applications.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Education
Apr 2012 - May 2014
University of Bremen
M.Sc. · Information and Automation Engineering · Bremen, Germany
Oct 2001 - Jun 2006
Al-Balqa Applied University
B.Eng · Mechatronics Engineering · Amman, Jordan · very good
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