Frank Müller - Design Engineer

Q: Where is Frank based?

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

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Frank has worked for Projektarbeiten Frank Müller .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Utility Services . Frank also has some experience in Automotive , Metals and Mining , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Utility Services .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

Q: What is Frank's education?

Frank attended Märkische University of Applied Sciences Iserlohn for Production Engineering .

Q: Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 1 certificate : Certified Designer .

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Haiger, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025

2 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2024
Industry: Pipeline construction
Design of a welded coaxial pipeline with various branches that can be detached from different containers via corresponding couplings.

Apr 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 9 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2021–2023
Industry: Robotics / Welding technology
Determined space requirements and logical layout of various components for robot control in control cabinets and cable routing inside
Ergonomic arrangement of controls such as switches, displays and cable entries, as well as plug arrangement for power and control cables outside

Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

8 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2021–2022
Industry: Vacuum technology / General mechanical engineering
Planned a vertically adjustable inductive zinc pre-melting unit to feed a vacuum continuous galvanizing line
Selected all necessary components, contacted suppliers and evaluated offers in collaboration with management

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

5 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2021
Industry: Tank construction / Electronics industry
Full development and design of a pressure vessel with a viewing window in the square tube to accommodate different vacuum switches
Selection of all purchased parts considering limited installation space

Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 11 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2017–2019, EPDM
Industry: Pipeline construction
Created pipe routing and designed individual parts for plastic pipelines made of spiral-wound pipes
Designed shafts for the extension of a particle accelerator and containers made of plastic spiral-wound pipe for water and wastewater management
Complied with civil engineering guidelines and strength classes and standards of the plastics industry

Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 10 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2016–2019
Industry: Automotive
Design and development of mechanical and pneumatic grippers for manual assembly of gearboxes for electric vehicles
Selection and arrangement of mechanical and pneumatic components such as lifting columns, cylinders, grippers and dampers, as well as electronic components like proximity switches

Jun 2011 - Mar 2017

5 years 10 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2010–2014, Cideon, SAP R3
Industry: Pressure vessel and industrial filter manufacturing
Design of filter elements for industrial filters (simple filters, edge gap filters, backwash filters)
Design of cast and welded housings and related components
Design of special pressure vessels according to AD2000 and ASME
Support in the CAD migration from CATIA V4 to Solidworks and handling qualified tasks over seven years

Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

5 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Solidworks 2008, Maxx DB
Industry: Mechanical engineering – stamping and forming technology
Design and adaptation of feed slides, band loop bridges, insertion aids and other assemblies for eccentric presses
Variant design of series products by configuring existing parts and assemblies

Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

7 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Inventor 2008
Industry: Food machinery
Design of a conveyor for waffle sheets
Team member in a project for modifying continuous baking ovens

Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

6 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Inventor 2008
Industry: Welding technology
Design of a height-adjustable rotary fixture for welding rotationally symmetric parts up to 100 t
Development of a synchronization for four ball screw drives with geared motors

Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

8 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: SolidWorks 2007, Cideon, SAP R3
Industry: robotics / welding technology
Development and design of assemblies for welding equipment, including torches, torch holders, and other subassemblies in welding systems
Redesigned the emergency shutdown in the torch holder to increase idle travel speed

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

3 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: SolidWorks 2007, Cideon, SAP R3
Industry: robotics / welding technology
Development of a narrow-gap welding lance
Design of a welding torch with the smallest possible cross-section for tight radii and optimized cooling and heat dissipation

Mar 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 10 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Inventor 2008
Industry: steel production
Conversion of a hydraulic block extractor
New design and rework of molds, mating plates, casting funnels, and other foundry-specific components
Adjustment of the stroke length of a device with a hydraulic cylinder and mold adaptation according to customer requirements

Nov 2007 - Feb 2008

4 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Inventor 2008, Vault
Industry: hydraulics
Support in the design of hydraulic power units and hydraulic components
Equipping control blocks with hydraulic components and arranging them optimally

May 2007 - Oct 2007

6 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: ME10, Inventor 2008
Industry: packaging technology
Support in the design of auger weighers, tube bag machines, and horizontal tube bag machines
Design of various assemblies for packaging machines

Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

8 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Auto-CAD
Industry: Packaging Technology
Supported the design of a folding and packaging unit for foil gloves
Designed assemblies for packaging machines such as dancer rollers and format parts, as well as adapting foil-sealing machines and retrofitting printers

Apr 2006 - Jun 2006

3 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Auto-CAD
Industry: Precision Engineering / Vacuum Technology
Designed a frame to hold a laser beam guidance system
Designed a substrate chamber to accommodate two vacuum plates in separately evacuable compartments
Adapted the design of a beam profiler system

Feb 2004 - Mar 2006

2 years 2 months

Projektarbeiten Frank Müller

Used software: Auto-CAD
Industry: Robotics / Automation
Designed cleaning stations for MIG/MAG welding robots and other peripheral units such as shutdown devices, transfer units, and protective covers
Created drawings, bills of materials, pneumatic schematics, and customer documentation in German and English

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 (15 years), Construction (3 years), Utilities (3 years), Automotive (2 years), Metals and Mining (2 years), and Food and Beverage (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Construction

Utilities

Automotive

Metals and Mining

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 (20.5 years), Procurement (1 year), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Product Development

Procurement

Project Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1992 - Feb 1996

Märkische University of Applied Sciences Iserlohn

Production Engineering · Iserlohn, Germany

Oct 1987 - Sep 1992

University of Siegen

Mechanical Engineering · Siegen, Germany

Aug 1985 - Jul 1986

Fachoberschule Siegen Fischbacherberg

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Siegen, Germany

...and 5 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Designer

SMS-Schloemann-Siemag

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Frank based?

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

What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Projektarbeiten Frank Müller.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Utility Services. Frank also has some experience in Automotive, Metals and Mining, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Utility Services.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Frank's education?

Frank attended Märkische University of Applied Sciences Iserlohn for Production Engineering.

Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 1 certificate: Certified Designer.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Frank?

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