Joachim Zeidler - Technology & Production Support

Q: Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Lichtensteig, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Technology & Production Support at Bruker Daltonics/Bruker Switzerland AG .

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

In recent years, Joachim has worked for Bruker Daltonics/Bruker Switzerland AG , Wyon AG and Huber + Suhner AG , and Mettler Toledo GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Chemical . Joachim also has some experience in Biotechnology and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Product Development , and Procurement and Purchasing .

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Lichtensteig, Switzerland

Experience

Dec 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 1 month

Technology & Production Support

Bruker Daltonics/Bruker Switzerland AG

NPDI and lifecycle support for HPLC & MS devices for protein analysis
Coordination of production transfers and change management

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

8 months

Process Engineer

Wyon AG and Huber + Suhner AG

Oct 2018 - Feb 2022

3 years 5 months

Industrial Engineer

Mettler Toledo GmbH

NPDI, lifecycle support and change management for scales
Retrofit and procurement of assembly and test equipment

Aug 2016 - Sep 2018

2 years 2 months

Project Manager Design Transfer

Metrohm AG

Operations representative in core titration team
Successfully launched serial production of new Karl Fischer module after one year of development
Transferred India-developed Basic Titrator to Herisau

May 2015 - Jul 2016

1 year 3 months

Project Manager Upstream

Smith&Nephew Manufacturing AG

NPI and coordination of international manufacturing transfers
Manufacturing engineering

May 2008 - Mar 2015

6 years 11 months

Process Engineer and Project Manager

KNF FLODOS AG

Workflow process engineering for new pump projects
Led project for production reorganization: introduced manufacturing islands, on-site quality assurance and continuous flow processing
Achieved significant reduction in order-to-delivery time
Moderated P-FMEA with APIS: failure analysis and documentation

Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

1 year

Managing Director and Project Leader

Erich Jaeger S.R.O.

Significantly increased production output for E-kits

Sep 2001 - Jan 2007

5 years 5 months

Project Manager PEP and Account Manager

Hella Innenleuchten Systeme GmbH

Established project management and decentralized sales department

Mar 2001 - Sep 2001

7 months

Production Manager

Sensor Cables De Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

Organized startup of new production facility for ABS sensor cables in Mexico

Apr 1997 - Feb 2001

3 years 11 months

Project Leader Production Technology

Kostal Mexicana S.A. de C.V.

Designed, set up and launched mechatronic production systems in Germany
Managed relocation and restart of production in Mexico

Dec 1994 - Mar 1997

2 years 4 months

Project Manager, Machine Tools & Forming Technology

Fraunhofer USA

Established Fraunhofer Resource Center for machine tools and forming technology in Boston and Ann Arbor

Apr 1991 - Nov 1994

3 years 8 months

Equipment Engineer and Designer Production Tooling

Hella North America Inc. and Hella KG

Procured and launched assembly and test systems for automotive lighting technology
Developed and designed (CAD) production and assembly equipment for series production of electrical and lighting equipment for motor vehicles

Sep 1990 - Mar 1991

7 months

Designer Press-Automation Technique

Umformtechnik Erfurt GmbH

Gained first practical experience in design

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 (23.5 years), Automotive (10 years), Biotechnology (2 years), Chemical (2 years), and Healthcare (1 year).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Biotechnology

Chemical

Healthcare

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 Production (24 years), Project Management (22.5 years), Product Development (13 years), Procurement (7 years), Quality Assurance (7 years), and Sales (5.5 years).

Production

Project Management

Product Development

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Sales

Summary

Project manager with 35 years of experience managing projects for the serial production of mechatronic assemblies. Successful in coordinating international teams to implement strategic initiatives. Continuous waste elimination and increase in production throughput through the implementation of lean manufacturing concepts. Multilingual, with experience in Europe, North America and Latin America.

In the final stage of my career, I would like to pass on my mechatronics know-how for people, J.I.T., to a young, motivated team.

Skills

Point Of Contact For The Product Development Team On Design-to-manufacturing
Process Development According To Apqp
Documentation Of Manufacturing Processes From Process Flow Charts To Work Instructions
Facilitation Of P-fmea
Definition, Procurement, And Commissioning Of Production Equipment
Design-to-manufacturing
Industrial Engineering
Product Launches
Workflow Optimizations
Quality Assurance

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

Technische Hochschule Zwickau

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Zwickau, Germany

Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

Berufsschule Erfurt / Umformtechnik Erfurt

Certified mechanical engineer with A-levels · Mechanical Engineering · Erfurt, Germany

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Lichtensteig, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joachim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: Technology & Production Support, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Technology & Production Support at Bruker Daltonics/Bruker Switzerland AG.

What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joachim has worked for Bruker Daltonics/Bruker Switzerland AG, Wyon AG and Huber + Suhner AG, and Mettler Toledo GmbH.

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Joachim also has some experience in Biotechnology and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Joachim's education?

Joachim holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Hochschule Zwickau.

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joachim?

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