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Thomas Meier

Freelancer EPLAN Implementation and Engineering Automation

Thomas Meier
Grevenmacher, Luxembourg

Experience

Mar 2025 - Mar 2026
1 year 1 month
Beckum, Germany

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BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

  • Implementation of EPLAN
  • Standardizing and automating engineering for palletizing and transport systems
Nov 2021 - Jan 2025
3 years 3 months
Leipheim, Germany

Freelancer Electrical Design

GMVT GmbH

  • Electrical design for Carl Zeiss machines for computer chip manufacturing in a cleanroom
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Freelancer Electrical Design and Engineering Automation

Dematic GmbH

  • Electrical design
  • Standardizing and automating engineering for high-bay warehouses and transport systems
Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 2 months
Schuttrange, Luxembourg

Self-Employed

EPLANER Thomas Meier

  • Engineering automation
  • Electrical design
  • 3D design
  • Consulting
  • Project management
  • Seminars
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
3 months
Buxtehude, Germany

Freelancer EPLAN Electric P8 Trainer

IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung AG

  • Conducting EPLAN Electric P8 training
Aug 2010 - Mar 2017
6 years 8 months
Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Product Engineer International

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG

  • 2nd and 3rd level international support
  • Development and delivery of training for technical staff worldwide
  • Consulting for selected major customers
Jun 2007 - Jul 2010
3 years 2 months
Monheim am Rhein, Germany

System Engineer Strategic Service

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG

  • Execution of customer projects
  • Consulting and training
Jun 2003 - May 2007
4 years
Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Group Leader

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG

  • New development of EPLAN Electric P8
  • Leading workgroups
  • Project planning and change management
May 2001 - Jun 2003
2 years 2 months
Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Quality Assurance Engineer

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG

  • Quality assurance
  • Creation of specifications
Jun 2000 - Apr 2001
11 months
Kreuzau, Germany

Project Manager

MES GmbH

  • Project management
  • Designing the electrical switchgear and process technology for a waste disposal plant
Jul 1998 - Apr 2000
1 year 10 months
Ahaus, Germany

Electrical Engineer

GEA Finnah GmbH

  • On-site commissioning
  • Electrical, mechanical and process-technical installations
  • Software development for packaging machines
  • Customer training and documentation of entire yogurt production lines, mostly in Russia
Jan 1995 - Aug 1996
1 year 8 months
Heiden, Germany

Electrical Installer

Wissing GmbH

  • Assembly and installation
  • Control cabinet and system construction
Aug 1990 - Sep 1993
3 years 2 months
Gescher, Germany

Power Electronics Technician

Trapo-Stumpf GmbH

  • Control cabinet and system construction
  • Assembly

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 Information Technology (16 years), Manufacturing (12 years), Professional Services (7 years), Transportation (3.5 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), and Construction (1.5 years).

Information Technology
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Transportation
Food and Beverage
Construction

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 Project Management (15 years), Product Development (13 years), Customer Service (11.5 years), Information Technology (10 years), Operations (6 years), and Production (3 years).

Project Management
Product Development
Customer Service
Information Technology
Operations
Production

Skills

  • Confident And Professional Communicator, Based On More Than 20 Years Of Experience.
  • Attentive Listener Who Can Turn Vague Requests Into Fitting Solution-oriented Responses.
  • Persuasive Speaker Who Engages In Discussions With Or In Groups, Including But Not Limited To Electronic Media.

Responsible For Multiple International And Multicultural Projects. Proven Ability To Manage Cross-functional Activities Involving Various Internal Organizations, E.g., Key Account Management, Professional Services And Consulting, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Support, Order Processing. Experience Managing Geographically Dispersed Consulting And Support Teams.

  • Project Management

  • Software Development, Consulting, Training

  • Software Quality Assurance

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical And Process Engineering

  • It: Software Quality Assurance, Specifications, Leading Working Groups, Project Planning, Change Management, International 2nd And 3rd Level Support, Developing And Delivering Training, Consulting

  • Mechanical Engineering: Eplan Consulting, Engineering Automation, Project Management, Electrical Design, Plc Programming, Visualization, Switchgear Assembly, Plant Construction, Installation, Customer Training And Documentation

  • Automotive: Eplan Consulting

  • Chemical / Food: Eplan Consulting, Electrical Design, Plc Programming, Visualization, Switchgear Assembly, Plant Construction, Installation, Customer Training And Documentation

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Bulgarian
Elementary
Polish
Elementary

Education

Aug 1990 - Sep 1993

Trapo-Stumpf GmbH

Vocational training as an energy electronics technician · Energy electronics technician · Gescher, Germany

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Grevenmacher, Luxembourg and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Bulgarian (Elementary), Polish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer EPLAN Implementation and Engineering Automation, Freelancer Electrical Design, Freelancer Electrical Design and Engineering Automation.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Freelancer EPLAN Implementation and Engineering Automation at BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, GMVT GmbH, Dematic GmbH, and EPLANER Thomas Meier.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Thomas also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Food and Beverage, and Construction.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Customer Service. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas attended Trapo-Stumpf GmbH for Energy electronics technician.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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