Joachim K.
Freelancer
Experience
Automation Engineer
- Programming TIA Portal
- Visualization WinCC
- F-CPU, Safety integrated
- various sensors and camera sensors
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7
- Visualization HMI-Pro
- Sinumerik 840D sl (NC, PLC, HMI)
- F-CPU, Safety integrated
- various sensors and camera sensors
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7 in TIA V16 (SCL, KOP, FUP)
- energy management (Siemens/Schneider)
- IO-Link (IFM)
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7 in TIA V17 (SCL)
- process engineering knowledge in material preparation
- drive controller S7-1500 / drive control via technology objects
- Safety S7-1500
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7 in TIA V15 (FUP/KOP/SCL and S7-GRAPH)
- Visualization WinCC Advanced in TIA V15
- logging to MSSQL database via VBS script
- IPC 277D
- medical technology
- conducting qualifications (installation qualification, operational qualification, performance qualification)
- training maintenance personnel and operators
- preparing documentation
- process engineering analysis with data loggers and PLC analyzer (IBA)
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7
- Visualization HMI-Pro
- PC connection
- Sinumerik 840 d sl (NC, PLC, HMI)
- F-CPU, Safety integrated
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7
- Visualization HMI-Pro
- Sinumerik 840 d sl (NC, PLC, HMI)
- F-CPU, Safety integrated
- Sinumerik tool management
Automation Engineer
- Programming Step7
- Visualization HMI-Pro
- PC connection
- Sinumerik 840 d sl (NC, PLC, HMI)
- F-CPU, Safety integrated
- virtual stations
Automation Engineer
- Feeding trays with auto injectors via conveyor belt
- Removing pens with Adept robot (Omron)
- Feeding to the measuring station
- Automatic inspection of components and the injection process using Keyence camera and Gantner force module (via measuring computer)
- Connecting to the control system for order and result data exchange
- Visualization via IPC
- Programming Step7
- Visualization WinCC flexible in TIA Portal
- PC connection
- Drive positioning (Bosch Indradrive, Festo)
Automation Engineer
- Feeding via vibratory bowl, 2 rotary indexing tables with stations for loading, feeding PTC, 3 dosing stations, pressing station, energizing station, removal into tray
- Visualization via MP170
- Programming Step7
- Visualization WinCC flexible
- Drive positioning (Bosch Indradrive, Festo)
- Programming effort: approx. 12 weeks
Automation Engineer
- Feeding trays with auto injectors via conveyor
- Picking up the pens with Adept robot (Omron)
- Feeding to the measuring station
- Automatic inspection of parts and the injection process using a Keyence camera and a Gantner force module (via measuring PC)
- Connection to the control system for order and result data exchange
- Visualization on IPC
- Programming Step7
- Visualization with WinCC flexible in TIA Portal
- PC connection
- Drive positioning (Bosch Indradrive, Festo)
- Programming effort: approx. 12 weeks
Automation Engineer
Gluing system for fire doors as part of a production line
Automatic feeding of the door frame to the first gluing station
Automatic gluing with hydraulic pumps and special valves
Further transport optionally via manual workstations/conveyor
Connection to the main computer via TCP/IP
Control: Siemens CPU319, SEW drives (Movidrive/Movitrac)
Determining the glue pattern via PC control (Siemens IPC, also visualization)
Programming Step7
Visualization with WinCC flexible including glue pattern display
PC connection (main computer/glue data)
Handling fire doors using belt and roller systems
Drive positioning (SEW)
Programming effort: approx. 6 weeks
Circulation gluing machine for surface gluing of wooden slats
Determining process data via Excel-VBA and interface to Siemens IPC
Programming in TIA Portal S7-1500/IPC
Connection to Excel via WinCC
Logging on IPC via WinCC
Automatic determination of gluing and pressing data
Programming effort: approx. 4 weeks
Complete system for manufacturing wall parts for caravans
Plywood panels glued with metal plates
Feeding via axis-controlled vacuum suction spiders
Belt transport using plastic modular belts
Creating the outer glue contour with Sinumerik 840D(sl) from CAD data
Programming Step7 (control CPU319 and Sinumerik 840D sl)
Visualization in TIA Portal (HT8 and TP900) with WinCC advanced
SEW drives for transport axes (advanced bus positioning, remaining travel positioning)
Sinumerik Sinamics drives (3-axis CNC)
NC programming
Gluing technology
Use and planning of safety technology (Pilz)
Programming effort: approx. 12 weeks
Gluing system for glass wool elements on metal coils
2-channel Sinumerik 840D(sl) with 3 axes each
Separate control for water application (S7-1500)
Programming in TIA Portal (S7-1500)
Visualization in TIA Portal (Sinumerik and S7-1500) with WinCC flexible including MycreateHMI
NC programming (axes must follow the band)
Gluing technology
Programming effort: approx. 4 weeks
Automation Engineer
5 complete manual workstation lines for assembly of control parts in car interiors
Manual assembly stations, partly semi-automatic
Feeding systems (belt systems)
Automatic grease dosing systems (2-axis systems, coordinates via *.csv file)
Laser marking station, automatic screwdriving stations
Programming in Codesys - Twincat2 (Beckhoff) using FBD and ST
Beckhoff axes for grease stations and screwdriving stations
Project duration: approx. 0.75–1 year including commissioning
Assembly machine for Gore-Tex parts
Feeding via roller belts, parts stamped on Tesa adhesive tape
3 camera stations, 2 inspection stations
Programming Step7 (Vipa control)
Camera inspection (Cognex)
Drive technology Dunker (Profibus), SEW (lifting cylinders)
Visualization with WinCC flexible
Connection to the main computer via TCP/IP
Logging on the main computer via WinCC
Recipe management
Automation Engineer
Dosing station for distance sensors
Sinumerik 840D (Powerline) with drives
Feeding and potting of the distance sensors
Programming Step7
Visualization with Easymask/Easytrans or HMI Protool Pro Sinumerik option
Complete system for valve dosing for an automotive manufacturer
Insertion station, preheating station, dosing station, evacuation station, 2 post-heating stations, 2 cooling tracks, parts tracking, belt system
Sinumerik 840D with drives
Safety system: Sick
Programming Step7
Visualization with Easymask/Easytrans or HMI Protool Pro Sinumerik option
Various dosing cells for foams (pneumatic/electric sliding tables)
Sinumerik 840D with drives
RFID system
Programming Step7
Visualization with Easymask/Easytrans or HMI Protool Pro Sinumerik option, later with WinCC flexible Sinumerik option
Complete systems for vacuum potting of rain sensors
Bosch cells, identification system, ASi or Profibus
Sinumerik 840D with drives
RFID system
Programming Step7
Visualization with WinCC flexible Sinumerik option
Potting system for PCBs for an Airbus supplier
Sinumerik 840D with drives
Camera sensor
Programming Step7
Visualization with WinCC flexible Sinumerik option
Foam systems for control cabinet doors
Sinumerik 840D with drives
Programming Step7
Visualization with WinCC flexible Sinumerik option
Various robots (ABB, Kuka) with mixing head for seal buildup on distribution boxes
Complete system for filter elements
Sinumerik 840D with drives
Robot (Fanuc)
Belt system
Programming Step7
Visualization with WinCC flexible Sinumerik option
Automation Engineer
System for automatic cable production for a shipyard
Connection to local order management (Oracle database, Delphi)
S5 control, Lenze drives
Visualization: Lauer, Wachendorff
Ring winding machine
S5 control
Lenze drives
Visualization: Lauer, Wachendorff
Summary
Since 2016, I've been working as a freelancer. My focus is PLC programming. I have extensive experience with Siemens controllers (S7, TIA Portal, Sinumerik) and also with Codesys (Beckhoff TwinCAT 2), as well as related visualizations (WinCC, HMI-Pro...), various drive systems (Siemens, SEW, Rexroth, LTI), bus systems (Profinet, EtherCAT, AS-i...), lots of sensors, camera systems (Cognex, Keyence). Basically everything you come across in automation.
I have in-depth knowledge of all PLC programming languages on Siemens controllers, from AWL to SCL.
Additionally, I have many years of experience in special machine building with pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and various technologies (dosing technology, assembly technology, testing technology, machining processes) in different sectors (automotive, medical technology, electrical/electronics, dosing technology).
My last project was for an automotive supplier: a system for testing and separating PCBs for electric cars in TIA V19, including safety programming.
I'm available from September 2025.
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