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Burladingen, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025

10 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design)

Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG

Detailed and overall design for laser systems / design of optical and precision mechanical systems
Development of mechanical concepts and layout variants
Handling large CAD assemblies
Experience in designing systems in the area of vacuum technology
Development of the design and creation of complete manufacturing documents according to specifications and standards
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, and suppliers
Creation of 3D components in NX
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX
Integrating standard and purchased parts into the design
Creation of technical drawings
Coordination with suppliers
Technologies used: Siemens NX2306, Teamcenter Engineering 14

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

8 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design)

Trumpf SE

Design of a test stand for production lasers used in drying batteries (car batteries)
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, and suppliers
Design within the module frame (tile layout)
Creation of 3D components in NX
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX
Integrating standard and purchased parts into the design
Creation of technical drawings
Coordination with suppliers
Assembly and commissioning of the test stand
Technologies used: Siemens NX1980, PID

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / Mechanical Designer / Design Manager)

Viessmann Elektronik GmbH

Design of a marking laser for product customization
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, and suppliers
Design within the module frame (profile frame)
Creation of 3D components in NX
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX
Integrating standard and purchased parts into the design
Creation of technical drawings
Support for prototype assembly
Technologies used: Siemens NX2306, Teamcenter Engineering 14

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

7 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design)

BDT MEDIA AUTOMATION GmbH

Design of a paper feed unit for industrial printers
Design of modules within the overall system
Definition and naming of modules
Creation of 3D components in NX from existing drawings and new parts
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX (collision and interface checks)
Integrating standard and purchased parts into the design
Interface management with suppliers
Support during prototype assembly
Technologies used: Siemens NX1980, Teamcenter Engineering 2006

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 1 month

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / Mechanical Designer / Design Manager)

Körber AG

Design of a battery system
Clarification of design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team, lab, and suppliers
Design of modules and frames
Definition and naming of modules
Creation of 3D components in NX
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX
Integrating standard and purchased parts into the design
Release in Teamcenter
Interface management with suppliers
Support during prototype assembly
Technologies used: UG NX1980, Teamcenter Engineering

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

7 months

Freelance mechanical engineering technician for design and development (designer / mechanical designer / design lead)

Klett Schokolade GmbH & Co. KG

Design of a cleaning unit
Clarification of design-related issues with the project manager, assembly and suppliers
Creation of schedules for individual modules
Design of modules and frames
Creation of 3D parts in NX
Creation of 3D assemblies in NX
Incorporation of standard and purchased parts into the design
Technologies used: UG NX1980

Aug 2015 - Aug 2021

6 years 1 month

Employed mechanical engineering technician for design and development (designer / mechanical designer / design lead)

Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG

Design of a packaging and labeling machine
Team leadership: guiding, instructing and advising on technical matters
Clarification of design-related issues with the project manager, assembly and suppliers
Creation of schedules for individual modules
Design of modules and frames
Defining and naming modules
Reviewing and discussing 3D parts and assemblies; creating new assemblies
Incorporation of standard and purchased parts into the design
Release in Teamcenter
Creation of spare parts and service catalogs
Optimization of project-specific ordering processes for suppliers
Interface management with suppliers
Support during prototype assembly
Key user for NX and Teamcenter
Technologies used: UG NX1980, Teamcenter Engineering 12

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

10 months

Freelance designer / mechanical designer / design lead

Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG

Design of a packaging and labeling machine
Team leadership: guiding, instructing and advising on technical matters
Clarification of design-related issues with the project manager, assembly and suppliers
Creation of schedules for individual modules
Design of modules and frames
Defining and naming modules
Reviewing and discussing 3D parts and assemblies; creating new assemblies
Incorporation of standard and purchased parts into the design
Release in Teamcenter
Creation of spare parts and service catalogs
Optimization of project-specific ordering processes for suppliers
Interface management with suppliers
Support during prototype assembly
Technologies used: UG NX10, Teamcenter Engineering 8.3

Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

6 months

Freelance designer / mechanical designer

Siemens Large Drives Nürnberg

Migration from I-deas to NX 8.5 and Teamcenter
Checking and cleaning up 3D parts
Checking and cleaning up 3D assemblies, converting surface bodies into solid bodies
Creating new 3D assemblies
Cleaning up existing 2D drawing derivations and creating new derivations
Technologies used: UG NX8.5, Teamcenter Engineering 8.3

Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

1 year 1 month

Project manager 6400 / 10000 CHP Agnion

Kirsch Power / Entrade Düsseldorf

Planning a combined heat and power plant (CHP)
Calculating profitability and costs
Research on CHP, ORC and SRC systems, and district heating networks
Research on the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and funding
Site assessments and network planning
Creation of layout plans and logistics
Ensuring fuel supply

Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

2 years 8 months

Senior Development Engineer and Component Manager SMC

XTREME Technologies

Design (Model Owner) of a vacuum chamber, attachments, and tools
Creation and maintenance of documentation and data
Model Owner for Tin-Drain and Tin-Dump: further development using various materials, surface coatings, and heating options
Component Manager SMC: standardization and reduction of component variety, creation of standard parts libraries with specifications for cleanroom and high vacuum components
Technologies used: UG NX 7.5, Teamcenter Engineering 8.3

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Hydro Systems

Design of a tool for a Rolls-Royce (A380) engine
Development of all 3D models and workshop drawings
Creation of bill of materials
Technologies used: UG NX 5 & 6

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Hobema Maschinenfabrik

Design of a folding cylinder
Development of new machine components
Technical documentation
Project management at an integrated CAD workstation (UG NX 3) with MS Office
Distribution of project tasks and assignment of responsibilities
Creation of design and workshop drawings
Creation of bills of materials and spare parts catalogs
Coordination, team communication, and production supervision
Technologies used: UG NX 3, Teamcenter Engineering, ProAlpha, MS Office

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Hoppecke Battery

Planning and design of a complete battery recycling plant
Layout planning (layout drawings)
Building planning including preliminary drawings
Steel construction design
Creation of piping plans
Development of all 3D designs
Technologies used: Solid Edge, MS Office

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Freelance Design Engineer

Waagen Feldt

Design of a downpipe packer
Development of new machine components
Technical documentation
Project management at an integrated CAD workstation (AutoCAD 2006) with MS Office
Sizing of assemblies according to concept
Creation of design and workshop drawings
Creation of bills of materials and spare parts catalogs
Technologies used: AutoCAD 2006, MS Office

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Freelance Design Engineer

Hobema Maschinenfabrik

Design of napkin machines and nonwoven folding machines in various formats
Development of new machine components
Technical documentation
Project lead on an integrated CAD workstation (UG NX3) with MS Office
Allocation of project tasks and assignment of responsibilities
Preparation of draft and shop drawings as well as work plans
Creation of parts lists and spare parts catalogs
Coordination, team communication, and production supervision
Technologies used: UG NX3, Teamcenter Engineering, ProAlpha, MS Office

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Bachmann

Design of security locking systems
Development of new component parts
Technical documentation
Project lead on an integrated CAD workstation (Solid Edge) with MS Office
Design of assemblies and system components
Preparation of draft drawings and layout plans
Creation of shop drawings and parts lists
Compilation of spare parts catalogs and technical documentation
Technologies used: Solid Edge, MS Office

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Freelance Design Engineer

Thyssen Krupp AG

Design of conveyor belts and systems
Design of assemblies and system components
Preparation of draft and shop drawings
Preparation of layout plans and parts lists
Technologies used: AutoCAD 2006, MS Office

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

MK Maschinen

Design of a lifter for a conveyor system
Design of the frame, transport attachments, stop unit, ejector, and deflection rollers
Technologies used: Solid Edge

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

SMS Demag

Design of conveyor belt and control roller
Design of profiles and rollers with bearings and detailing
Technologies used: AutoCAD 2006

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Freelance Design Engineer

Sandvik

Design of cutting inserts
Modeling cutting inserts and holders with details
Technologies used: Inventor

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (17 years), Energy (2 years), Aerospace and Defense (1 year), Metals and Mining (1 year), Media and Entertainment (0.5 years), and Food and Beverage (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Energy

Aerospace and Defense

Metals and Mining

Media and Entertainment

Food and Beverage

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 (18.5 years), Procurement (7.5 years), Supply Chain Management (6 years), Project Management (4 years), Research and Development (2.5 years), and Production (2 years).

Product Development

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Research and Development

Production

Skills

Teamcenter Engineering
Unigraphics Nx
Ms Office
Sap
Teams
Unigraphics I-deas
Unigraphics Solid Edge
Autocad
Caddy- Cad++
Pid
Proalpha
Inventor

Languages

German

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Created

April 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Sascha based?

Sascha is based in Burladingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sascha speak?

Sascha speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sascha have?

Sascha has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sascha be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sascha would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design), Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / Mechanical Designer / Design Manager), Freelance mechanical engineering technician for design and development (designer / mechanical designer / design lead).

What is Sascha's latest experience?

Sascha's most recent position is Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design) at Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Sascha worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sascha has worked for Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Trumpf SE, Viessmann Elektronik GmbH, BDT MEDIA AUTOMATION GmbH, and Körber AG.

Which industries is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Aerospace and Defense. Sascha also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management. Sascha also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

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