Josef Sonnenstein - Development Engineer CNC Special Tool Machines

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Giessen, Germany

Experience

Sep 2021 - Oct 2024

3 years 2 months

Development Engineer CNC Special Tool Machines

Satisloh GmbH

Development, design and detailing of special tool machines (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
3D modeling of assembly designs, assemblies and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly drawings, including bill of materials and part drawings.
Coordination with suppliers and support of specialized departments.
Support during prototype build and test processes.

Aug 2014 - Oct 2020

6 years 3 months

Machine Tool Design Engineer

Hyundai WIA Corporation

Development, design and detailing of machine tools (CNC milling machines: horizontal, vertical, machining centers including large aerospace machines).
3D modeling of assembly designs, subassemblies and individual components (including cast parts, gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and part drawings, including bill of materials.
Creation of pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and functional diagrams.
Planning of piping and cable networks.

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

11 months

Special Machine Design Engineer

TMD Friction Services GmbH

Development, design and detailing of grinding systems, furnace systems, test rigs, transport systems, linear actuators and fixtures.
3D modeling of assembly designs, subassemblies and individual parts; FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly, subassembly and part drawings, including bill of materials.
Creation of pneumatic diagrams and functional diagrams.
Use of standard parts libraries and creation of bills of materials.

Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

5 months

Design Engineer

Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH

Development of concepts and 3D design of high-speed assembly lines in the medical sector.
Development of functional assemblies and FEM calculations.
Implementation of designs into detailed engineering up to system completion.
Creation of pneumatic diagrams and functional diagrams.
Planning of piping and cable networks.

Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 3 months

Design Engineer

Robert Bosch GmbH

Development, design and detailing of packaging machines.
3D design of machines, subassemblies and individual components.
Creation of machine assembly, subassembly and part drawings, including bill of materials.
Support during technical acceptance of machines.
Supervision of machine assembly.

Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

3 months

Design Engineer

Allgaier GmbH

Development, design and detailing of fluidized bed/vibrating-bed drying systems with unbalance vibrator drive.
3D design of systems, subassemblies and individual components; FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and individual part drawings, including bills of materials.
Planning of cast parts, piping and cable networks.
Development of design improvements for components.
Executing design changes in existing drawings.

Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

4 months

Design Engineer

Güdel GmbH

Development, design and detailing of automated production lines with industrial robots.
Development, design and detailing of fixtures for production processes.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of production line assembly drawings, foundation plans and individual part drawings, including bills of materials.
Creation of piping and cable network plans.
Development of design improvements for components.
Executing design changes in existing drawings.

Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

8 months

Lead Design Engineer

Protech GmbH, PRETTL group

Development, design and detailing of electromechanical vehicle components (including plastic parts with and without glass fibers).
Development, design and detailing of components for industrial photovoltaic systems.
Development, design and detailing of production equipment and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of assembly and individual part drawings, including bills of materials.
Monitoring the manufacturing process of the designs.
Development of design improvements for components.
Executing design changes in existing drawings.

Nov 2009 - May 2010

7 months

Design Engineer, Development Department

Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH

Development of design solutions for packaging machines in the pharmaceutical industry (including web handling systems and machines for dosing liquid, solid and semi-solid active ingredients into cavities).
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of models, drawings and assembly drawings.
Monitoring the manufacturing process.

Jun 2004 - Jun 2009

5 years 1 month

Design Engineer, Development Department

CFS Bühl GmbH

Development of design solutions for packaging machines in the pharmaceutical industry (including web handling systems and machines for dosing liquid, solid and semi-solid active ingredients into cavities).
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creation of models and drawings.
Monitoring the manufacturing process.

Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

11 months

Design Engineer, Development Department

Schindler & Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Developing design solutions for slicers and infeed machines for packaging lines (including plastic modular, round, flat, and timing belt conveyors).
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creating drawings and bills of materials.
Monitoring the manufacturing process.
Change management.

Sep 1997 - Apr 2002

4 years 8 months

Technical Director (CTO)

Offene AG Wolgogradenergoremont

Managing a staff of 250 employees.
Designing and developing submersible pumps, test rigs, gas-fired boilers, and electronic controllers.
Designing and detailing forming and stamping tools.
Managing operations and plant analysis, as well as optimizing cost structures.
Planning facilities, equipment, and plant layouts.
Creating production line assembly drawings, foundation plans, and component drawings, including bill of materials structure.
Developing structural component improvements.

Sep 1993 - Jun 1997

3 years 10 months

Founder/Owner/CEO

Maschinenbaufirma Bastion OOO

Managing a team of 40 employees.
Leading projects, and designing and developing special systems, elevators, and special tooling.
Managing operations and developing design solutions.
3D design, FEM calculations, and value analysis.
Planning facilities, equipment, and plant layouts.
Designing and detailing components for power plants and industrial photovoltaic systems.

Jan 1978 - Aug 1993

15 years 8 months

Armenia

Chief Designer

OAO Tscharenzawan Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik

Managing a team of 25 employees.
Designing and developing horizontal CNC drilling machines, servomotors, and electronic controllers.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creating assembly and part drawings, including bill of materials structure.
Developing structural component improvements.
Implementing design changes in existing drawings.

Oct 1972 - Dec 1977

5 years 3 months

Project Manager

Wissenschaftliches Forschungsinstitut für kompletten Elektroantrieb

Leading projects and developing design solutions.
Designing and developing electric motors and transmission systems.
2D design and strength calculations.
3D design and FEM calculations.
Creating drawings and assembly drawings.
Monitoring the manufacturing process.
Managing a team of 10 employees.

Aug 1971 - Sep 1972

1 year 2 months

Section Head

Novosibirsk Plant for Precision Machine Construction

Responsible for 15 employees.
Work preparation, production and order control.
Development and design of precision machines.
2D and 3D design as well as FEM calculations.
Creation of drawings and assembly drawings.
Monitoring of the manufacturing process.

Skills

Work Areas / Specialties

Mechanical Engineering, Special Machine Engineering, Plant Engineering
Machine Tools, Special Machine Tools, Packaging Machines, Slicers, Peelers, Production Systems, Production Ovens, Grinding Systems
Components For Power Plants And Photovoltaic Systems
Vehicle Components, Pumps, Compressors
All Types Of Gear And Special Gear Units, Servo Drives, Linear Actuators, Measuring Systems, Test Rigs
Electric Motors, Magnetic Systems, Drop-forged Parts And Tools
Cast Iron, Steel Castings, Mineral Castings, Aluminum/die-cast Parts And Molds
Conveyor Technology, Transport Systems, Handling, Robots
Fixtures, Forming And Stamping Tools And Special Tools, Metalworking, Plastics Engineering, Cable Harnessing
Plant Design, Assembly Planning
Workshop And Layout Planning, Piping And Cable Network Planning
Project Management, Operations Management