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Cedric Tiogo

B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special Machines

Cedric Tiogo
Osnabrück, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - May 2025
1 month
Hamburg, Germany

B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special Machines

FEM-Composites GmbH

  • Quoting a hydraulic system offer by considering costs over the entire product lifecycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
3 months
Cameroon

Technical Trainer

GIZ

  • Traveled to Cameroon to teach and mentor a group of 10 young people in making useful metal products
  • Hands-on training in technical drawing and manual metalworking techniques, tool use, and project management: applying Design Thinking methods
  • Promoted problem-solving skills and innovative thinking among participants
  • Strengthened communication and leadership skills through intercultural collaboration.
Aug 2024 - Sep 2024
2 months
Tuttlingen, Germany

B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special Machines

CHIRON Group SE

  • Optimizing the milling-turning machine to reduce production costs
  • Integrating a robot system to increase efficiency and precision
  • Conducting design reviews and checking machine guidelines
  • Improving documentation
  • Using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
Oct 2023 - Jul 2024
10 months
Germany

Test Systems Design Engineer

SAT Services GmbH

  • Designing and automating test systems for safety-critical applications
  • Developing electromechanical components for test technology and equipment
  • Providing support to related departments on clarification issues
  • IT and application support Level 1: handling tickets for design services
  • Processing external and in-house CAx data
  • Analyzing, evaluating, repairing if necessary, preparing, and converting CAx data for system import, rapid prototyping, and reverse engineering
  • Assisting in preparing complex CAx data packages and their further processing
  • Handling inquiries during incoming inspection of electromechanical components
  • Managing clarification cases in the ticket system for CAx user support
Dec 2021 - Sep 2023
1 year 10 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Special Equipment Design Engineer

Hays GmbH

  • Creating conceptual and detailed plans
  • Coordinating closely with customer advisors, project managers, as well as electrical and assembly teams
  • 3D modeling of machines and equipment and maintaining data using Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP S/4HANA
  • Processing retrofits and creating modification plans
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
11 months
Bremen, Germany

Design Engineer On-board Systems

Multiplex GmbH

  • PDM administration for SolidWorks PDM
  • Providing interfaces, CAD and license management
  • Testing technical user stories
  • Monitoring the PDM tool and the PDM-ERP interface
  • User management
  • Responsible for assemblies and commissioning
  • Creating 3D models and drawings with SolidWorks
  • Creating and maintaining databases, bill of materials, and drawings
  • Carrying out new and custom designs
  • Creating and maintaining material bills of materials
  • Parametric setup of all Multiplex products
  • Creating user manuals
  • Technical documentation, protocols, and reporting.
May 2019 - Jun 2020
1 year 2 months
Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany

Design Engineer Special Machines

AVL Tippelmann GmbH

  • Project support from concept to implementation
  • Support in all design and development tasks
  • CAD design of special test rigs including technical calculations
  • Supporting bill of materials creation and related documentation
  • Coordination between design, electrical/control engineering, and manufacturing and assembly
  • Experimental tests with the company's flow test rigs.
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 3 months
Bielefeld, Germany

Working Student Development & Design

GNS-Automotive

  • Drawing creation with Siemens NX 9.0
  • Development of assemblies according to customer specifications
  • Design and calculations
  • Creation, testing, and evaluation of prototypes
  • Technical documentation.
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
2 months
Bielefeld, Germany

Intern Development & Design

GNS-Automotive

  • Creating drawings and designs in Siemens NX
  • Calculating forces and tolerance analysis
  • Design of a test bench for a transmission component
  • Creating order drawings
  • Assembly of a designed test bench.
Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
2 months
Siegen, Germany

Machine Operator Heating Technology

Kraemer & Klaus

  • Manufacturing finned tube heaters.
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
6 months
Siegen, Germany

Machine Operator - Exhaust Technology

Bertrams AG

  • Manufacturing bends for heating systems.
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
3 months
Bonn, Germany

Installer - Household Systems

SUB Montage Service

  • Assembling various household furniture and appliances.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (5.5 years) and Automotive (2.5 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive

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 (6.5 years), Quality Assurance (2 years), Operations (1.5 years), and Production (0.5 years).

Product Development
Quality Assurance
Operations
Production

Summary

As an experienced design and automation engineer with a solid background in designing custom machines, test systems, and automation solutions, I offer freelance services. With strong expertise in leading CAD/CAE tools and a broad understanding of integrating technical solutions in various industries, I help companies realize complex projects.

Skills

  • Computationally Supported Development And Design: Development According To Vdi 2221 And Application Of Reverse Engineering. Creating And Maintaining 3d Models And Technical Drawings For Machines And Systems. Developing Products From Aluminum, Steel, Sheet Metal, And Composites. Designing Complex Assemblies And Adapting Designs To Customer-specific Requirements. Cost-conscious Development And Execution Of Fem Calculations. Electromechanical Design.

  • Test System Design: Developing Customized Test Systems For Various Applications, Including Creating Concept And Detailed Plans. Performing Retrofits And Preparing Modification Plans To Optimize Existing Systems.

  • Automation Engineering: Planning And Designing Electrical Systems With Eplan P8 And Tia Portal. Integrating Automation Solutions To Increase Efficiency And Reliability Of Technical Processes.

  • Technical Documentation: Creating And Maintaining Comprehensive Technical Documentation, Including User Manuals, Reports, And Bills Of Materials. Ensuring Compliance With Standards And Legal Requirements.

  • Project Management: Close Collaboration With Clients, Project Managers, And Interdisciplinary Teams From Electrical, Software, Mechanical, And Assembly. Responsible For On-time And On-budget Project Delivery.

  • Coaching And Training: Mentoring And Coaching Students And Junior Engineers In Technical Drawing, Cad Design, Mechanics, And Electrical Engineering Projects. Sharing Practical Knowledge And Supporting The Development Of Technical Skills.

  • Cad/cae Software: Solidworks, Siemens Nx 9/10/11/1889/2007, Creo 2/4, 3d Evolution, Cad-converter, Teamcenter (Expert), Autocad, Inventor, Catia V5, Siemens Tia Portal, Fluidsim, Eplan P8, Matlab, Abaqus Cae, Python (User-level).

  • Ms Skills: Microsoft 365, Excel Vba, Visio (Expert).

  • Erp Systems: Sap Ecc, Sap S/4hana (User-level).

  • Pdm/plm Systems: Sap Engineering Control Center, Solidworks Pdm, Teamcenter, Windchill, Exakt-online (Expert).

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2012 - Oct 2018

University of Siegen

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, focus on Applied Mechanics and Mechatronics · Siegen, Germany · 2.4

Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

Goethe Institute Yaoundé

German course, DSH3 certificate · German · Yaoundé, Cameroon

Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

University of Yaoundé I

Mathematics · Yaoundé, Cameroon

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Electrical Designer EPLAN P8 Automation Systems

WBS Training AG, Bremen

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Where is Cedric based?

Cedric is based in Osnabrück, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Cedric speak?

Cedric speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Cedric have?

Cedric has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Cedric has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Cedric may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cedric be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cedric would be well-suited for roles such as: B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special Machines, Technical Trainer, Test Systems Design Engineer.

What is Cedric's latest experience?

Cedric's most recent position is B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special Machines at FEM-Composites GmbH.

What companies has Cedric worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cedric has worked for FEM-Composites GmbH, GIZ, CHIRON Group SE, SAT Services GmbH, and Hays GmbH.

Which industries is Cedric most experienced in?

Cedric is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Education. Cedric also has some experience in Government and Public Administration and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Cedric most experienced in?

Cedric is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations. Cedric also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Project Management, and Finance.

Which industries has Cedric worked in recently?

Cedric has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Cedric worked in recently?

Cedric has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

What is Cedric's education?

Cedric holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, focus on Applied Mechanics and Mechatronics from University of Siegen.

Does Cedric have any certificates?

Cedric has 1 certificate: Electrical Designer EPLAN P8 Automation Systems.

What is the availability of Cedric?

Cedric is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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