Basel Jaber - Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager

Q: Where is Basel based?

Basel is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Basel speak?

Basel speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Basel have?

Basel has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Basel has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Basel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Basel's latest experience?

Basel's most recent position is Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager at Altran Magnetics LLC .

Q: What companies has Basel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Basel has worked for Altran Magnetics LLC , Freelance Consultant , and VETEC Anlagenbau GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Basel most experienced in?

Basel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Energy . Basel also has some experience in Utility Services .

Q: Which business areas is Basel most experienced in?

Basel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) . Basel also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Procurement and Purchasing , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Basel worked in recently?

Basel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Basel worked in recently?

Basel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Production/Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - May 2025

11 months

Senior 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 years 2 months

Freelance Consultant - Industrial Automation

Freelance Consultant

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Design, programming and commissioning of the control systems produced.
Retrofitted old systems into new and updated systems.
Provided technical support on-site and off-site.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (14.5 years), Food and Beverage (9 years), Energy (1 year), and Utilities (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Energy

Utilities

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (15.5 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Production (4.5 years), Procurement (3.5 years), and Research and Development (1.5 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Production

Procurement

Research and Development

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.

Skills

Automation Tools: Siemens S7 (Ladder, Fbd And Scl), Siemens Wincc (Unified, Comfort, Flexible), Beckhof Twincat, Allen-bradley Rslogix 500, Schneider Electric Pl7, Copa-data Zenon, Schneider Electric Wonderware
Communication Protocols: Profibus, Profinet, Ethercat Tcp/ip, As-i, Modbus, Canopen
Engineering Design Tools: Autocad, E3, E-plan, Matlab/simulink, Ni Labview
Other Tools: Vb Scripting, C++/c#, Microsoft Office, Latex, Linux, Mysql Database

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Advanced

English

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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Created

June 2025

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Where is Basel based?

Basel is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Basel speak?

Basel speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Basel have?

Basel has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Basel has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Basel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Basel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Basel would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager, Freelance Consultant - Industrial Automation, Developing Engineer Controls/Automation.

What is Basel's latest experience?

Basel's most recent position is Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager at Altran Magnetics LLC.

What companies has Basel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Basel has worked for Altran Magnetics LLC, Freelance Consultant, and VETEC Anlagenbau GmbH.

Which industries is Basel most experienced in?

Basel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Energy. Basel also has some experience in Utility Services.

Which business areas is Basel most experienced in?

Basel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT). Basel also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Procurement and Purchasing, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Basel worked in recently?

Basel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Basel worked in recently?

Basel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Basel's education?

Basel holds a Master in Information and Automation Engineering from University of Bremen and a Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering from Al-Balqa Applied University.

What is the availability of Basel?

Basel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Basel?

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