Daniel Pohl
Freelancer in industrial automation engineering
Experience
Nov 2013 - Present
12 years 3 monthsWuppertal, Germany
Freelancer in industrial automation engineering
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
Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
2 years 2 monthsViersen, Germany
State-certified technician in electrical engineering
WENO Maschinenbau GmbH
- Hardware and software development of automation solutions according to customer requirements
- Design of plant and machine controls including hardware planning and schematic creation with EPLAN P8
- Software development and PLC programming with Siemens STEP7 and Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Programming of visualizations and HMI solutions
- Development and integration of optical inspection systems and machine vision solutions in special machines
- Commissioning in domestic and international locations and on-site training for customers
- Creation of technical documentation and user manuals
- Programming in VB.NET 2008/2010 and Delphi for additional tools and test applications
Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
2 years 8 monthsWillich, Germany
State-certified technician in electrical engineering
L&P Elektroautomatisations GmbH
- Hardware and software development of automation solutions based on customer requirements
- Taking on project management tasks from initial concept to post-sales service
- PLC programming of systems with Siemens STEP7 v5.4 SP5 and WinCC flexible 2008 SP2
- Software development with Visual Basic 6.0 and .NET 2008/2010 for testing and visualization solutions
- Programming and commissioning of systems with Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Commissioning and training on-site for customers domestically and abroad
- Introduction of ABB and Motoman robot programming since 2010
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 yearsMönchengladbach, Germany
Technical employee
EVG Martens GmbH & Co. KG
- Work preparation in electrical manufacturing
- Development, implementation and creation of production documents and drawings for cable assembly as well as mechanical housing and fan processing
- Project work in the field of electrical products and assemblies
- Performing cable assembly and quality assurance tasks as part of quality management
Apr 2006 - Jan 2007
10 monthsMönchengladbach, Germany
Civil service volunteer
Hephata Werkstätten gGmbH
- Assisting in electrical assembly and cable assembly
- Supporting specialists in assembly and wiring tasks
- Performing basic production and testing tasks in the electrical field
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
1 year 1 monthIndustrial electrician in custom machine construction and building services engineering
Dörries Scharmann Technologie GmbH
- Worked as an industrial electrician in operational technology
- Performed maintenance and repairs on machine tools
- Managed and maintained building systems
- Troubleshot and fixed faults in electrical systems and components
Summary
Specialist in PLC programming, high-level language development and retrofitting with over 20 years of experience in custom machinery. Support in programming, modernization, expansion and optimization of production plants focusing on efficiency improvement, data transparency and system integration.
Skills
Core Competencies:
- Plc Programming & Safety (Siemens, Beckhoff, Codesys)
- High-level Language Development & Databases (.Net / C#, C++, Sql)
- Development Of Custom Software For Industrial Automation
- System Integration (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, Ethercat, Can)
- Visualization & Hmi (Siemens Wincc Flexible, .Net, C++, C#)
- Process Data Acquisition & Traceability (Databases, Laser, Printers, Scanners, Cameras)
- Embedded System Programming (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Nodemcu, Esp8266)
- Hardware Planning With Eplan P8 / 5.70
Skills And Knowledge:
- Project Management (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Design Of Plants And Machines (>10 Years, Expert)
- Creating, Reviewing And Editing Schematics With Eplan V5.70 (>3 Years, Advanced)
- Creating, Reviewing And Editing Schematics With Eplan P8 (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Programming And Customizing Plc Controls With Siemens S7 Classic + Safety Advanced (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming And Customizing Plc Controls With Siemens S7 Tia-portal + Safety Advanced (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming And Customizing Plc Controls With Beckhoff Twincat 2 + Twinsafe (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming And Customizing Plc Controls With Beckhoff Twincat 3 + Twinsafe (>5 Years, Advanced)
- High-level Language Programming With Microsoft C/c++ (>7 Years, Advanced)
- High-level Language Programming With Microsoft Basic 6 (>3 Years, Advanced)
- High-level Language Programming With Microsoft Visual C++ .Net (>5 Years, Expert)
- High-level Language Programming With Microsoft Visual C# .Net (>5 Years, Expert)
- High-level Language Programming With Microsoft Visual Basic .Net (>5 Years, Expert)
- High-level Language Programming With Borland / Embarcadero C++ (Rad-studio / C++ Builder) (>5 Years, Advanced)
- High-level Language Programming With Borland Delphi (>2 Years, Basic)
- Software Analysis And Creation Of Software Concepts (Plc / High-level Languages) (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Collection And Processing Of Production Data (100% Traceability) (>10 Years, Expert)
- Working With Microsoft Sql Server Compact / Microsoft Sql Server / Sql Server Express (>10 Years, Advanced)
- Visualization Of Plants, Machines And Processes (>10 Years, Expert)
- Integration Of External Systems (E.g., Readers, Printers, Scales) (>10 Years, Expert)
- Process Analysis And Improvement Of Existing Plants And Machines (>10 Years, Expert)
- Expansion, Troubleshooting And Repair Of Existing Plants And Machines (>10 Years, Expert)
- Design, Development And Integration Of Machine Vision Solutions (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Creation Of Technical Documentation, Manuals And Training Materials (>10 Years, Expert)
- Programming Abb Industrial Robots (>3 Years, Advanced)
- Programming Motoman / Epson Industrial Robots (<1 Year, Basic)
Additional Skills:
- Xml, Mysql, Php, Html, Sqlite (>5 Years, Advanced)
- Fieldbus Systems (E.g., Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, Can Bus) (>10 Years, Advanced)
- Doxygen, Svn, Git, Markdown (>7 Years, Advanced)
- Linux, Raspberry Pi, Nodemcu (>3 Years, Basic)
Industry Experience:
- Automotive Industry (>20 Years)
- Electronics Industry (>3 Years)
- Medical Technology (<1 Year)
- Chemical Industry (>10 Years)
- Packaging Industry (>5 Years)
- Plant And Special Machinery Construction (>20 Years)
- Building Technology (<1 Year)
- Wood Industry (<1 Year)
- Food Industry (>3 Years)
- Rail Technology (<1 Year)
It Skills:
- Windows
- Linux
- Sql
- Office
- .Net
- Vb
- C#
- C++
- Delphi
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
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State-certified business engineer (evening classes) · Business engineering · 2.0
Oct 2005 - Jun 2009
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State-certified technician in electrical engineering, focus on data technology (evening classes) · Electrical engineering, focus on data technology · 2.0
Oct 2001 - Jun 2005
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Training as an industrial electronics technician, specialization in device technology · Industrial electronics technician, specialization in device technology · 2.9
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Certifications & licenses
State-certified technician in electrical engineering
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