Stefan Merkle
Project Engineer
Experience
Project Engineer
INERATEC GmbH
- Scaling a chemical wash from lab to industrial scale
- Analyzing and validating the existing concept
- Scaling the concept and designing and selecting components
- Creating the process flow diagram
- Preparing and continuously updating the schedule
- Process simulation
- Preparing technical documentation for component procurement
Project Engineer
Coperion GmbH
- Planning and building plastic extruders
- Supporting the technical project manager in project execution with focus on budget and schedule adherence
- Specifying plant components considering customer requirements and process flow diagrams
- Coordinating the involved interdisciplinary departments
- Acting as technical contact for customers and suppliers
Project Manager
Linde Electronics GmbH & Co. KG
- Planning and building two liquid gas storage facilities
- Process engineering planning and design of the plants, including creation of flow diagrams and layout drawings
- Preparing and continuously updating schedules
- Preparing and continuously updating project budgets
- Serving as technical contact for the customer’s project manager, especially for troubleshooting
- Coordinating partners and trades and organizing regular project meetings
Freelance Engineer
Self-Employed
- Starting an independent activity as a freelance engineer
Project Engineer/Project Manager
AURA GmbH & Co. KG
- Planning and building systems for industrial process heat
- Independently leading projects with support from various involved departments, focusing on ensuring quality and schedule
- Acting as technical contact for the customer’s project managers, especially for troubleshooting ongoing projects
- Process engineering planning and design of the plants, including creation of control and instrumentation concepts and flow diagrams
- Defining plant components according to customer specifications
Project Engineer
Weber-Ingenieure GmbH
- Planning and building wastewater treatment plants
- Project management
- Design of machines and equipment
- Layout planning and piping specification
- Writing functional descriptions and documentation
Project Engineer
VPT Kompressoren GmbH
- Planning and building gas compressor systems
- Project management and customer communication during order processing
- Maintaining technical documentation of individual components and the overall system, as well as the project database
- Coordinating procurement of components
- Basic and detailed engineering of gas compressor systems
Summary
I have built a strong track record in planning and realizing industrial projects in chemical, process, and mechanical engineering. I focus on basic/detail engineering, project management, and technical documentation, ensuring that projects meet technical specifications, deadlines, and budgets. My experience spans from design and coordination to troubleshooting during build-up, installation and maintenance in several industries. My hands-on background in engineering has allowed me to consistently deliver practical, reliable solutions for complex industrial challenges. I work closely with various technical teams and stakeholders, making sure every project meets high quality standards while continuously optimizing process performance.
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Education
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Diploma, major: Plant Engineering; Water Technology, minors: Process Simulation; Process Engineering Equipment · Chemical Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany
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