Romain Niabene - Automation Project Manager

Q: Where is Romain based?

Romain is based in Böttstein, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Romain speak?

Romain speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Romain have?

Romain has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Romain has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Romain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Romain's latest experience?

Romain's most recent position is Automation Project Manager at Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG .

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

In recent years, Romain has worked for Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG , Tech’Firm Industrie AG , Actemium Schweiz AG , Privatprojekt (Hausbau) , and PayrollPlus AG .

Q: Which industries is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Pharmaceutical . Romain also has some experience in Construction , Transportation and Logistics , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Böttstein, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2025 - May 2025

5 months

Automation Project Manager

Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG

Overall project management for automation/control systems: responsible for complete project execution from technical planning to final assembly
Electrical schematic engineering with EPLAN P8: creating diagrams directly
Creating and maintaining technical documentation

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025

6 months

Electrical Systems Consultant

Tech’Firm Industrie AG

Developing innovative solutions in power supply and renewable energy
Supporting modernization projects in control, monitoring, and EMSR technology
Technical coordination with external partners and ensuring interface documentation between systems

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

3 months

Electrical Design Engineer

Actemium Schweiz AG

Planning and developing electrical schematics for industrial plants in compliance with ATEX and SIL guidelines
Conducting loop checks and commissioning
Creating technical documentation and integrating it into project management systems

Jul 2023 - May 2024

11 months

Cameroon

Construction Project Manager for Cabling, Utility & Networks

Privatprojekt (Hausbau)

Designing and managing construction of technical systems in the electrical distribution network for a residential project
Creating schedule and cost planning
Quality assurance

Jul 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 3 months

Switzerland

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer HW

PayrollPlus AG

Preparing hardware documentation for plant and machine control systems in the Business Area Value Nutrition using E-Base
Planning and creating electrical schematics and control cabinet assembly
Time and cost control of projects
Coordinating and leading electrical retrofit projects (upgrades)
Creating and updating safety analyses including performance level calculations

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

3 months

Germany

Electrical Designer / Electrical Planner (Freelancer)

PayrollPlus AG

Created electrical circuit diagrams, control cabinet layouts, bills of materials, and terminal plans according to specifications and P&ID using EPLAN P8 version 2022
Documented the control and regulation of a redundant water bath chiller in a process engineering plant following low-voltage/VDE standards
Prepared detailed designs for building control cabinets and connecting field devices

May 2021 - May 2022

1 year 1 month

Switzerland

Electrical Systems Engineer (Freelancer)

SThree Switzerland GmbH

Created electrical wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams, and terminal layouts plus bills of materials for machines and plants using COMOS V10.0 according to GMP standards and guidelines
Configured electronic components (drives, frequency converters) as well as RIO, CTRL, CIOC, and junction box components using Wago Ethernet Settings version 6.10.4.10 and CodeSys version 2.3.9.55
Produced installation plans with AutoCAD LT 2022

Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

10 months

Germany

Electrical Designer / Electrical Planner (Freelancer)

SERVA GmbH

Developed and designed driverless transport vehicles (FTFs)
Projected, planned, and sized vehicles and systems, and maintained cable and parts lists
Created electrical diagrams with EPLAN P8 version 2.9
Conducted and documented risk assessments using SISTEMA
Selected and sized electrical components in line with relevant standards and guidelines

Nov 2017 - Jun 2020

2 years 8 months

Germany

Electrical Designer for Special Machine Construction

GEZE GmbH

Designed electrical systems for special machines
Managed projects independently and ensured on-time delivery
Conducted and documented risk assessments

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

11 months

Switzerland

Electrical Designer

Actemium Schweiz AG

Created electrical schematics and used Automation Portal (TIA) version SP1 Update 9 in the 'Bachem Bau K' project
Programmed PLCs and integrated PROFINET/PROFIBUS proxy connectors NL51N-DPL with GSD file version 6.2
Revised and created electrical plans with EPLAN P8 versions 5.7 and 2.6
Configured temperature transducers and frequency converters according to customer requirements and project specifications

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 (6 years), Construction (1 year), Food and Beverage (1 year), Pharmaceutical (1 year), Transportation (1 year), and Energy (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Construction

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Transportation

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 (7.5 years), Project Management (5 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

Experienced electrical design engineer and systems engineer focused on developing, designing, and integrating electrical systems in regulated environments (aviation, medical technology). Skilled in creating electrical diagrams, certification management, and system testing according to international standards.

I stand out for precision and logic, complemented by strong communication skills. Patient listening, objective problem-solving, and confident handling of challenges define my abilities, relying on logic, interpersonal skills, and objectivity.

Skills

Eplan P8 V2.9
Sistema
E-base
Autocad 2020
Comos V10.0
Office 365
Adobe
Project Management 5 Years
Electrical Design 9 Years
Special Machine Construction 7 Years
Plant Engineering 9 Years
Control Cabinet Assembly 9 Years

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2009 - Sep 2014

Technical University of Central Hesse

Diploma in Engineering · Automation Engineering · Giessen, Germany

Sep 1996 - Jun 2004

Makepe High School

High School Diploma (Abitur C) · Douala, Cameroon

Sep 1989 - Jun 1996

Private School St. Gerard Deido

CEP · Douala, Cameroon

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Where is Romain based?

Romain is based in Böttstein, Switzerland.

What languages does Romain speak?

Romain speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Romain have?

Romain has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Romain has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Romain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Romain be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Romain would be well-suited for roles such as: Automation Project Manager, Electrical Systems Consultant, Electrical Design Engineer.

What is Romain's latest experience?

Romain's most recent position is Automation Project Manager at Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG.

What companies has Romain worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Romain has worked for Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG, Tech’Firm Industrie AG, Actemium Schweiz AG, Privatprojekt (Hausbau), and PayrollPlus AG.

Which industries is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Pharmaceutical. Romain also has some experience in Construction, Transportation and Logistics, and Energy.

Which business areas is Romain most experienced in?

Romain is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Romain worked in recently?

Romain has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Romain's education?

Romain holds a Bachelor in Automation Engineering from Technical University of Central Hesse.

What is the availability of Romain?

Romain is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Romain?

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