Daniel Pohl - Freelancer in industrial automation engineering

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer in industrial automation engineering, State-certified technician in electrical engineering, Technical employee .

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Freelancer in industrial automation engineering at dPSolutions .

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

In recent years, Daniel has worked for dPSolutions .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Food and Beverage , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management .

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Wuppertal, Germany

Experience

Nov 2013 - Present

12 years 4 months

Wuppertal, 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 months

Viersen, 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 months

Willich, 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 years

Mönchengladbach, 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 months

Mönchengladbach, 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 month

Industrial 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

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 (21 years), Automotive (12.5 years), and Food and Beverage (12.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Food and Beverage

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 (19 years), Project Management (15 years), Operations (6 years), Production (2.5 years), Quality Assurance (2.5 years), and Information Technology (2 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Operations

Production

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

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

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

State-certified business engineer (evening classes) · Business engineering · 2.0

Oct 2005 - Jun 2009

State-certified technician in electrical engineering, focus on data technology (evening classes) · Electrical engineering, focus on data technology · 2.0

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

Training as an industrial electronics technician, specialization in device technology · Industrial electronics technician, specialization in device technology · 2.9

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

State-certified technician in electrical engineering

State-certified business engineer

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Daniel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer in industrial automation engineering, State-certified technician in electrical engineering, Technical employee.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Freelancer in industrial automation engineering at dPSolutions.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for dPSolutions.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel attended education in Business engineering.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 2 certificates. These include: State-certified technician in electrical engineering and State-certified business engineer.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

Daniel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.