Basel J.
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 2022 - Present
4 yearsFreelance 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 monthsVerden, 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 monthsAmman, 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 monthsBremen, 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 yearSoest, 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 monthsDelmenhorst, 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 monthsBremen, 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 monthsAmman, 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 monthsAmman, 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 monthsAmman, 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
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
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
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT More actions
Similar Freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
Souhair E.
Commissioning of the produced winding machines
View Profile
Abdullah A.
Freelance Automation Engineer
View Profile
Arnauld S.
PLC Programmer/Maintenance Technician
View Profile
Daniel P.
PLC & Software Specialist for Automation and Special Machine Engineering
View Profile
Helmut G.
Project Manager
View Profile
Johannes F.
Consulting Schedule Planning Vehicle Program (Defense)
View Profile
Dietmar S.
Commissioning of Image Processing Solutions
View Profile
Wilhelm A.
Founder
View Profile
Frank B.
Control Engineering Subproject Manager
View Profile
Muhammad T.
Consultant System Architect / Lead HW Engineer / Integration & Validation Manager
View Profile
Mahir K.
EMR Engineer
View Profile
Frank H.
Manufacturing Optimization, Product Development, and Relocation Consultant
View Profile
Daniel H.
Interim Managing Director Technical Division
View Profile
Alexander N.
Project Manager
View Profile
Peter J.
Creation of test sequences for electronics manufacturing
View Profile
Uwe E K.
Subproject Management / Execution
View Profile
Hendrik W.
Software Test and Product Maintenance Support
View Profile
Peter K.
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager
View Profile
Matthias D.
Software Tester / IT Consultant
View Profile
Ludwig J.
Research Associate
View Profile
Jean erge E.
PLC Developer & Electrical Design Engineer
View Profile
Mehmet A.
Automation Engineer
View Profile
Ulf S.
Innovation Manager
View Profile
Radislav Z.
Interim Project Manager
View Profile
Ahmet D.
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024
View Profile
Rüdiger S.
Process optimization
View Profile
Stefan P.
Managing Director
View Profile
Hector V.
PLC programming, drive control, visualization, commissioning
View Profile
Robert B.
Embedded Software · High-Tech · OPC UA | Principal Engineer · Team Lead · Mentor · Troubleshooter
View Profile
Tom R.
Head of Innovation Electronic Systems (Gütersloh, Brașov (Romania))
View Profile
