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Rudolf Von Niederhäusern
Founder / Development, Design & Control Engineering in Special Machine Construction & Automation
Experience
Jan 1996 - Present
30 years 2 monthsSchänis, Switzerland
Founder / Development, Design & Control Engineering in Special Machine Construction & Automation
CONTEC von Niederhäusern
- Set up a small test workshop for turning, milling and drilling (from 2001)
- Maintenance of process control systems (from 2003)
- Implementation of 3D-CAD Swiss Precision Engineer (Cimalog) and later transition to Solid Edge (from 2007)
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
3 yearsSchänis, Switzerland
Development / Design of new locking systems
Schlossfabrik Schulte & Co.
- Development of programmable test devices
- Design of a PC-controlled magnetic key coding machine
Jan 1992 - Dec 1994
3 yearsHombrechtikon, Switzerland
Production Management & Purchasing of Laboratory Automation Devices
Rosys AG
- Production management of laboratory automation devices in liquid handling (3-axis linear robots)
- Purchasing of necessary components and equipment
Jan 1991 - Dec 1992
2 yearsEinsiedeln, Switzerland
Development / Design of Mold Making & Special Machines
S. Kälin AG
- Development of loading and unloading robots for injection molding machines
- Programming of PLC controls
- Control system construction and pneumatics
- Development of a unified interface between Robi controllers and SGM
Jan 1989 - Dec 1991
3 yearsRichterswil, Switzerland
Development / Design in Special Machine Construction
Faes AG
Jan 1987 - Dec 1989
3 yearsWiler bei Utzenstorf, Switzerland
Development of electrical controls & PLC programming
Company Fritz Buser AG
- Development of electrical controls
- PLC programming
- Use of HP CAD system in the R&D department
Jan 1985 - Dec 1986
2 yearsWiler bei Utzenstorf, Switzerland
Electrical assembly
Company Fritz Buser AG
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (39 years) and Construction (2 years).
Manufacturing
Construction
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (38 years), Production (35 years), Procurement (3 years), and Research and Development (3 years).
Product Development
Production
Procurement
Research and Development
Skills
- Ms Word
- Ms Excel
- Cad Hp Me10
- Ms Powerpoint
- Various Apps (Image Processing Etc.)
- Assembled & Installed Pcs Myself Until 2007
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedItalian
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1986 - Jun 1987
University of Applied Sciences Burgdorf
Mechanical Engineering studies HTL · Mechanical Engineering · Burgdorf, Switzerland
Oct 1981 - Jun 1985
Fritz Buser AG
Mechanic, specialization in electrical engineering · Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Switzerland
Oct 1976 - Jun 1981
Koppigen Secondary School
Koppigen, Switzerland
...and 1 more
Certifications & licenses
Driver's license categories A, B, D1, BE, D1E
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Where is Rudolf based?
Rudolf is based in Schänis, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Rudolf speak?
Rudolf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Rudolf have?
Rudolf has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Rudolf has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 10 months. Note that Rudolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Rudolf be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Rudolf would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder / Development, Design & Control Engineering in Special Machine Construction & Automation, Development / Design of new locking systems, Production Management & Purchasing of Laboratory Automation Devices.
What is Rudolf's latest experience?
Rudolf's most recent position is Founder / Development, Design & Control Engineering in Special Machine Construction & Automation at CONTEC von Niederhäusern.
What companies has Rudolf worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Rudolf has worked for CONTEC von Niederhäusern.
Which industries is Rudolf most experienced in?
Rudolf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Construction.
Which business areas is Rudolf most experienced in?
Rudolf is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Procurement and Purchasing. Rudolf also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D).
Which industries has Rudolf worked in recently?
Rudolf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Rudolf worked in recently?
Rudolf has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Production/Manufacturing.
What is Rudolf's education?
Rudolf attended University of Applied Sciences Burgdorf for Mechanical Engineering.
Does Rudolf have any certificates?
Rudolf has 1 certificate: Driver's license categories A, B, D1, BE, D1E.
What is the availability of Rudolf?
Rudolf is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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