Dietmar Schmidt - Managing Director

Q: Where is Dietmar based?

Dietmar is based in Waltrop, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dietmar speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for Automotive supplier, Bavaria and Saxony , Automotive supplier in East Westphalia , Automotive supplier, Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia , Automation technology, North Rhine-Westphalia , Automotive supplier, and Bavaria .

Q: Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Sales , and Procurement and Purchasing . Dietmar also has some experience in Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Procurement and Purchasing , and Sales .

Q: What is Dietmar's education?

Dietmar attended education in Physics .

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Waltrop, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Automotive supplier, Bavaria and Saxony

Commissioning of image processing solutions
Adjustment and testing of image processing algorithms and communication interfaces of SensoPart and Keyence systems in the production line for electric vehicle batteries
Expansion and testing of 1D and 2D readers (Siemens MV530)
Acceptance of camera test technology with the end customer on site

Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 2 months

Automotive supplier in East Westphalia

Integration of image processing solutions
Development and testing of required image processing algorithms and PLC communication interfaces
Further development of the software solution at the user
Adaptation of image processing algorithms to new products

Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

8 months

Automotive supplier, Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia

Definition and programming of necessary image processing algorithms and communication interfaces
Basic commissioning of camera technology with the special machine manufacturer
Programming of image processing algorithms
Commissioning of the entire camera test technology

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 2 months

Automation technology, North Rhine-Westphalia

Project management and commissioning of camera technology for an airbag lab in Eastern Europe
Definition of camera technology (high-speed cameras) and required operating modes
Design of camera technology and LED lighting for several test stations
Definition and support for programming the required data interfaces
Commissioning of the system at the client in NRW

Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 4 months

Automotive supplier, Bavaria

Design of image processing solutions on a total of 4 modules of a newly developed production line
Definition of hardware components based on the Keyence XG-X modular system and SensoPart cameras
Design of special measurement optics and LED lighting for the individual test stations
Definition and programming of necessary image processing algorithms and communication interfaces
Commissioning of the camera technology

Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 10 months

Mechanical Engineering Company, Sauerland

Camera system for inspecting metal rings (geometric dimensions and ring color)
Defining the requirements specification with the end customer in Asia
Designing the camera technology, telecentric measurement optics, and LED lighting
Determining and parameterizing the necessary image processing algorithms as a PC program
Commissioning the communication interface to the plant control system (Siemens)
Acceptance of the complete camera technology with the client according to the acceptance protocol
Adjustments to changed client specifications

Jan 2020 - May 2021

1 year 5 months

Mechanical Engineering Company, Westerwald

Camera system for inspecting safety-critical components
Analyzing specific customer requirements
System architecture of the camera-based inspection system
Designing the special measurement optics and LED lighting
Defining and programming the necessary image processing algorithms and communication interfaces
Acceptance of the complete camera technology with the end customer

Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

6 months

Foundry Technology Company, Wuppertal

Project management and order processing of a camera inspection system for inspecting gears
Designing, developing, and delivering the camera systems
Designing the optics, LED lighting, and cameras
Programming the image processing algorithms
Programming the TCP/IP and ProfiNet interface to the PLC
Defining and implementing intermediate inspections
Acceptance of the complete camera technology with the end customer

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

6 months

Automotive Manufacturer, Greater Hanover Area

Camera system for inspecting robot positions in an automated casting plant
Analyzing specific customer requirements
Selecting the camera technology based on the current market situation from various manufacturers/suppliers
System architecture of the camera system and its integration with the plant control
Designing the special camera technology for the required environmental conditions
Acceptance of the complete camera technology with the end customer

Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

8 months

Automotive Supplier in the Rhineland (spring manufacturer)

Project management and order processing
Building a complete inspection system for geometry control of technical springs and data connectivity to an S7 controller
Designing the cameras with telecentric optics and coordinating suppliers
Programming the image processing algorithms
Defining and implementing intermediate inspections based on repeat tests
Conducting factory acceptance tests and supporting production
Establishing a product "L0 measurement of springs" from this development

Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

1 year 9 months

Foundry Technology Company, Radevormwald

Project management and order processing for a total of 3 production lines
Development, configuration and delivery of the camera systems
Position guidance of a SCARA robot
Design of the optics and LED lighting
Programming of image processing algorithms
Programming of the TCP/IP and ProfiNet interface to the PLC
Definition and implementation of intermediate inspections
Commissioning and acceptance of the camera technology

Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

6 months

Special-purpose Machinery Company, Southern Germany

Creation of machine vision software and commissioning of camera technology
Programming of machine vision algorithms
Simulation of image recognition using stored image data
Implementation of complex image processing
Commissioning of matrix cameras
Testing of the camera systems

May 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 8 months

Foundry Technology Company, Wuppertal

Project management and order processing
Construction and delivery of the optical system for position guidance of a KUKA robot
Design of the optics and LED lighting
Programming of image processing algorithms
Programming of the TCP/IP interface to the PLC
Definition and implementation of intermediate inspections
Commissioning and ramp-up

Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

1 year 4 months

Metal Processing Company, Osnabrück (Stamping Center)

Project management and order processing
Construction of a complete inspection system for geometric control of stamped grids and data integration with an S7 controller
Use of the latest contact image sensors
Programming of image processing algorithms
Definition and implementation of intermediate inspections
Conducting factory acceptance tests
Commissioning and ramp-up

Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

9 months

Electronics Manufacturing Company, Berlin and Northern Europe

Analysis of system requirements based on market information
Presentation of development proposals
Definition of innovations for an existing medium-format camera
Organization of internal workshops for developing a new camera
Creation of development specifications

May 2009 - Apr 2010

1 year

Managing Director

ATMautomation GmbH, Engstingen

Assumed management responsibilities
Acquisition of assembly orders for electrically and pneumatically driven axes
Prototype construction for inspection systems in solar cell production
Construction of series devices for solar cell testing
Leading a team of 10 employees
Planning and executing site relocation

Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

2 years 2 months

Head of Service

ATMvision AG, Salem/Bodensee

Managed service operations worldwide
Further development of optical systems
Commissioning of high-resolution camera systems in the IR and visible wavelength range
Travel in Europe and Asia for system commissioning
Contributed to development of inspection systems for the solar industry

Feb 2004 - Feb 2007

3 years 1 month

Project Manager

satisloh GmbH, Oensingen

Developed machining machines for eyeglass lenses
Commissioning in Europe and America
Programming robot applications
Programming image processing

Nov 2001 - Present

24 years 4 months

Owner and Managing Director

Lynxfield GmbH

Managed the company
Developed optical measuring devices
Developed image processing software
Prepared quotes for complete systems
Commissioned matrix and line scan cameras
Developed 3D measurement systems
Developed high-speed camera systems
Managed supplier relationships
Acquired customer orders in the automotive sector

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 Automotive (24.5 years), Manufacturing (24.5 years), and Energy (3 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Energy

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 (24.5 years), Sales (24.5 years), Procurement (24.5 years), Project Management (10 years), Quality Assurance (8 years), and Operations (4.5 years).

Product Development

Sales

Procurement

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Summary

Managing partner of an SME in the northern Ruhr area.

I am an experienced system integrator for image processing and optical systems. I also take on tasks in project management in special machine construction and advise companies on laser protection and laser safety.

Skills

Technical & Engineering Professions

Plant Engineering
Image Processing (Teledyne Dalsa, Keyence, Sensopart)
Automation Technology
Measurement & Control Technology
Technical Project Management
System Design For Cameras / Sensors / Lighting
Test Engineer
Special Machine Construction
Mechanical Engineering

Research & Science

Physics

It & Development

Software Development

Organization, Management & Authorities

Executive Management

Additional Skills

Optical Sensors
Camera Technology
Image Processing
Solar Cells
Inline Testing
Measurement Setups

Experience And Activities

Sensor Design For Custom Testing Tasks
Selection Of Camera, Lighting And Software For Each Testing Task (System Architecture)
Development Of Prototypes In The Field Of Measuring Devices
Initial Commissioning Of Measuring Equipment In The Production Line
Project Management For The Development, Construction And Commissioning Of Optical Test Systems
Site Management At The Customer's Location (Worldwide)
Expansion And Modification Of Existing Test Equipment
Preparation Of Laser System Risk Analyses
Reclassification Of Laser Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1984 - Jun 1990

Diploma · Physics · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advanced seminar Keyence XG-X controller

Course and SGU exam according to SCC Document 017

Software programming course Keyence platform

Sensorics course Micro-Epsilon

Advanced course image processing INSPECT and SHERLOCK

Risk assessment for optical radiation (BG ETEM)

Advanced course laser protection (BG ETEM)

Laser protection officer (BG ETEM)

User seminar Baumer VeriSens

Image processing with DALSA IPD SHERLOCK

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dietmar based?

Dietmar is based in Waltrop, Germany.

What languages does Dietmar speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dietmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dietmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Head of Service, Project Manager.

What companies has Dietmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for Automotive supplier, Bavaria and Saxony, Automotive supplier in East Westphalia, Automotive supplier, Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, Automation technology, North Rhine-Westphalia, Automotive supplier, and Bavaria.

Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Sales, and Procurement and Purchasing. Dietmar also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations.

Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Sales.

What is Dietmar's education?

Dietmar attended education in Physics.

Does Dietmar have any certificates?

Dietmar has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced seminar Keyence XG-X controller, Course and SGU exam according to SCC Document 017, and Software programming course Keyence platform.

What is the availability of Dietmar?

Dietmar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dietmar?

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