Fabian Jonen
Specialist in Python, Machine Vision, and Cognitive Robotics
Experience
Dec 2024 - May 2025
6 monthsSystem Integrator Robotics and Web Developer
SENPRO Sensortechnik GmbH
- Development of a collaborative robot cell for automated handling and silicone dispensing of sensor components.
- Responsible for mechanical design, electronics, software integration, and final CE certification.
- A custom tool change system I developed enables automated switching between handling and dispensing tools.
- For process monitoring, a Django-based control console was created for industrial robots, combining a real-time dashboard (WebSocket, Chart.js) and a RESTful API (DRF).
- It allows asynchronous program execution, visualization of live data and camera streams, robot control, as well as statistical analysis and documentation of process data with an interactive Bootstrap interface.
- Skills & technologies used: Universal Robots (URScript), Arduino, OpenCV, Python, Django/Django REST Framework (DRF), Channels, SQLite, Chart.js, Bootstrap, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, design and manufacturing with aluminum profiles, laser-cut parts, special sheets, RoboDK simulation
Nov 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 2 months Berlin, Germany
System Integrator for Automation Technology
SENPRO Sensortechnik GmbH
- Development, integration, and CE certification of several collaborative robot cells for production and packaging processes in sensor technology.
- Implementation of image processing and object recognition (Faster R-CNN) for bin-picking, as well as assembly process execution with force-torque sensing (screwing, bonding, plugging, dispensing).
- Development of a web-based dashboard for process monitoring and data collection.
- Skills & technologies used: Cinema 4D, TensorFlow Lite, OpenCV, RGB/depth cameras, edge computing (Google Coral), Django web development, Universal Robots script language, CE certification, RoboDK simulation
Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
2 years Bremen, Germany
Developer for Autonomous Systems and Robotics
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
- Development of semi-autonomous capabilities for a manipulator arm on a walking robot.
- Autonomous functions included independent elevator rides (panel recognition), interaction with doors and obstacles via image processing, and real-time video transmission to a custom control unit with HMI.
- Implementation covered depth map processing, kinematics, and torque measurement.
- Skills & technologies used: Python, OpenCV, NumPy, RGB/depth cameras, video streaming (socket), ROS, Kinova Robotics API, TensorFlow Lite (inference), edge computing (Google Coral), gRPC (Protobuf), Ghost Robotics/Boston Dynamics (motion control)
Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
3 months Kehl, Germany
Robot Programmer
Kronen GmbH
- Optimization and further development of an existing robot program for automated avocado peeling.
- Implementation of path recording and smoothing using polynomial regression via the robot's RTDE interface.
- Skills & technologies used: Python, Universal Robots, Universal Robots script language
Jul 2019 - Sep 2019
3 months Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany
Robot Programmer
Rolls-Royce Deutschland
- Automation of a milling process with a Universal Robots UR10 and a force-torque sensor.
- Development and integration of a custom end effector for handling a manual tool using laser sintering.
- Skills & technologies used: Python, URScript, laser sintering process, Universal Robots, Cinema4D
Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
2 years 1 month Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany
Python and Robot Programmer
Rolls-Royce Deutschland
- Development of a Python-based backend (Django) for automatic generation of synthetic robot programs from digitized assembly records.
- Automatic detection and assignment of robot skills, object positioning via 3D camera and object recognition, as well as generation of collision-free robot paths with an A* path planning algorithm and inverse kinematics.
- Real-time data transfer (RTDE) to Universal Robots and integration with a digital twin in a Unity environment.
- Skills & technologies used: Python, Django, TensorFlow, Docker, 3D cameras, edge computing (Google Coral), Universal Robots script language, RTDE, SSH, HTTP, REST APIs
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
3 months Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany
Robot and Python Programmer
Rolls-Royce Deutschland
- Programming of a robot system for automated assembly of plain bearings in an engine part.
- Development and design of a mobile robot platform with quick coupling and a special end effector.
- Automatic calibration and determination of joining positions from CAD data.
- Skills & technologies used: Python, URScript, 3D printing, Visual Components
Jun 2018 - Dec 2019
7 months Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany
Python Programmer
Rolls-Royce Deutschland
- Development and implementation of a neural network (TensorFlow) for object recognition using transfer learning (MobileNetv2) to locate assembly objects.
- Creation of synthetic training data from 3D models (Cinema 4D).
- Adaptation of the neural network for use on Raspberry Pi and Google Coral Edge TPU.
- Skills & technologies used: Python, TensorFlow, Google Coral Edge TPU, Cinema 4D, Raspberry Pi, object recognition
Summary
I am an experienced specialist in Python, machine vision, and cognitive robotics with solid hands-on experience in developing and integrating robotic systems. My professional background covers projects in autonomous systems, robotics, and automation technology, where I worked with Universal Robots, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Django, and ROS.
My main areas of focus are:
Development and integration of collaborative robot cells
Implementation of machine vision solutions, including real-time object detection and image processing
Backend and frontend web development for robot controls using Django, REST APIs, and modern web technologies like WebSockets and Chart.js
Creation and optimization of automated processes, including simulation and design (Fusion360, Cinema4D)
Expertise in edge computing technologies (e.g., Google Coral)
Thanks to my diverse project experience in industries such as aerospace, defense, and sensor technology, I am adaptable and always able to solve complex technical challenges efficiently.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU)
Master of Science · Electrical Engineering · Cottbus, Germany · 1.1
Certifications & licenses
TÜV Certified CE Officer
TÜV
Universal Robots Advanced Training
Universal Robots
KUKA College Certificate Robot Operation PRO
KUKA
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