Wolfgang Steiner - Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer

Q: Where is Wolfgang based?

Wolfgang is based in Alpirsbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer at Vakuum Schmelze Hanau .

Q: What companies has Wolfgang worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for Vakuum Schmelze Hanau , Merck , ZF Schweinfurt , ZF Saarbrücken , and Gefertec .

Q: Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Energy . Wolfgang also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Utility Services , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Production/Manufacturing . Wolfgang also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development .

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Alpirsbach, Germany

Experience

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

1 year

Hanau, Germany

Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer

Vakuum Schmelze Hanau

Development of automation software and commissioning of a pneumatic press for processing electrical sheet stator cores, including KUKA robot handling, process monitoring, and connected measurement systems for quality inspection and sorting.

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

6 months

Specialist for Pharmaceutical Production and Process Plants

Development, maintenance, and documentation of control software for pharmaceutical plants according to GMP and FDA requirements
Implementation of automation solutions using Siemens TIA Portal (V20) considering GAMP-5 principles
Ensuring a structured, traceable, and maintainable software architecture (e.g., modular FB structures, clear interfaces)
Execution and support of qualification and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Preparation and maintenance of validation-related documents such as functional descriptions, test protocols, and change documentation
Support during commissioning under controlled conditions (change control, release processes)
Analysis and resolution of faults in compliance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
Collaboration with process engineering, quality assurance (QA), and external suppliers
Support for audits and inspections by authorities or customers (e.g., FDA, internal audits)

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025

5 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Software Developer / Commissioning Engineer in Pharmaceuticals

Merck

Software development, testing, and commissioning of a pharmaceutical cone dryer for mixing and drying processes according to GMP and FDA regulations
Support of qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, GAMP-5) using Siemens TIA Portal V19
Responsible for software development, commissioning, and validation support of the plant

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025

4 months

Schweinfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Commissioning and Optimization Engineer Automotive (Gen4 Hybrid Transmission Generator)

ZF Schweinfurt

Commissioning and optimization of a low-volume production line for hybrid transmission generators
Cycle time optimization and production support
Integration and implementation of production data into AI-based systems
Automation with Beckhoff / TwinCAT3

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

7 months

Schweinfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Commissioning and Optimization Engineer Automotive (Gen4 Hybrid Transmission Generator)

ZF Schweinfurt

Commissioning and optimization of the production line for hybrid transmission generators
Use of NC SINUMERIK 840D sl., SIMATIC S7 Classic, and SINAMICS
Cycle time optimization and production support
Implementation into an AI system

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

1 year

Saarbrücken, Germany

Software Developer / Commissioning Engineer Automotive (Transmission Manufacturing)

ZF Saarbrücken

Creation of software packages (libraries) for conveyor technology following SIEMENS standards
Programming conveyor safety systems (compliant with accident insurance and customer regulations)
Commissioning and production support of conveyor systems
Developing interfaces for the relevant process test stations
Optimizing process safety and workflows

Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

2 months

Software Developer for Generative Manufacturing Technology

Gefertec

Optimization of software for welding processes
Handling of arc breaks, current checks, and process resumption after breaks
Creation of ASUP programs in NC on an 840Dsl
Optimization of SINAMICS drives

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

11 months

Head of Electrical Assembly / Commissioning Engineer in Pharmaceuticals

Groninger

Creation of software in TIA 17 and PCS 7/9.0 for modular systems
Commissioning of filling modules for syringes and dosing in pharmaceuticals
Leading the electrical assembly and conducting SAT and FAT with customers
Co-creating documentation and IT documentation

Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

2 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Software Developer in Agrochemicals

BASF

Reprogramming and creating software from Classic 7/6.5 to TIA 16 for a filling plant handling crop protection products in PCS7/9.1
Integrating conveyor technology and palletizing in TIA 16

Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

2 months

Programmer in the Automotive Industry

Volvo

Programming a rotary indexing table to produce contacts for charging technology in electric vehicles using TIA 17

Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

3 months

United Kingdom

Programmer / Commissioning Engineer, Pharmaceutical Industry

DSM Scotland

Programming and commissioning of a solid filling line for bags with PCS7/9.1
Integration of conveyor technology and palletizing in TIA 15

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

7 months

Programmer, Automotive Industry

Programming an end-of-line test system for ECU production
Integration of pressure, vacuum, and high-voltage tests as well as functional and CAN tests in LabVIEW
Cap assembly with FESTO, problem analysis, and OPC interface connection to SCL databases

Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

8 months

Vienna, Austria

Programmer / Commissioning Engineer, Pharmaceutical Industry

Boehringer Ingelheim

Programming and commissioning of a large-scale plant for vaccine production
Use of Honeywell Experion
Interface creation for database connections

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

5 months

Commissioning Engineer, Hygiene Sector

Commissioning and startup of a production line for ORAL-B iO with 30 stations
Implementation in TIA Portal 14.1, HMI 1500, and 1900 Advanced
Connections to Beckhoff systems and Bosch robots
Integration of a base frame in TIA for connection to Field Data Hub, Wonderware Archestra, and SQL database

Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 3 months

Kirchheimbolanden, Germany

Software Developer, Automotive Industry

BorgWarner Kirchheimbolanden

Development of an electronic eBooster Generation 2
Expansion of production facilities with additional robots (Fanuc) and axes (Rexroth)
Programmatic extensions of the S7 and databases in T-SQL
Conducting data mining and creating reporting systems for the international division
Development of descriptive, mathematical, inferential, exploratory, and context-based data analysis for the eLine division
Implementation of web-based systems in WebLogic (Java) with real-time production data evaluation
Reporting on horizontal and vertical levels (traceability)
Analysis and presentation of KPIs and statistical process control parameters (SPC)

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 1 month

Software Developer Automotive Industry

BorgWarner International

Development of descriptive, mathematical, inferential, exploratory and context-based data analysis for the exhaust turbocharger (ATL) area
Implementation in web-based systems (VB - ASPX, IIS) using SQL Express 2005 - 2015 for quality control evaluation on site

May 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 5 months

Kirchheimbolanden, Germany

Software Developer Automotive Industry

BorgWarner Kirchheimbolanden

Development of an electronic eBooster (prototype)
Development of the software for the microcontroller and rollout of an end-of-line (EOL) data evaluation system
S7 programming of a production line for material handling and production (S7, WinCC), robotics (Fanuc), press-fit technology (Kistler) and screwdrivers (Weber)
Development of the database architecture in SQL Express and OPC interface for capturing native data in OPC UA (in VB)
Integration of winding machines (Statomat), casting systems (Hübers), balancing machines (Schenk) and laser systems (Trumpf)
Creating frontends for traceability control with JDeveloper (ORACLE)
Development of data evaluations in Java with JDeveloper on WebLogic Server 12c for quality control and analyses
Export of data and charts to Excel and connection to MES and Forcam (Industry 4.0)

Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

8 months

Czech Republic

Project Manager Electrical Engineering / Programmer Automotive Industry

Skoda

S7 programming and commissioning of a wheel completion system in the automotive environment with TIA
Integration to an IBM database in the logistics environment
Project management of electrical engineering

May 2015 - Aug 2015

4 months

Netherlands

S7 Programmer Filling Plant

S7 programming of a filling plant for paints and coatings including WinCC Flex 2008 visualization

Mar 2015 - May 2015

3 months

Germany

S7 Programmer Material Handling

S7 programming of a belt conveyor system for precast concrete components including connection to Oracle (CRM system)

Mar 2007 - Feb 2014

7 years

Meppen, Germany

Team Manager / Software Developer

Glunz AG

Responsible for software development in the IndBest department as well as for production data systems, databases and technical process workflows
Provided professional leadership to up to 25 employees from multiple departments
Developed and implemented an energy bus to save energy (approx. €35,000 p.a.)
Project management for conversions and integrations in production plants
Created analytical databases for lab data and QMS
Developed a setpoint database for product parameters in Simatic and JAVA
Generated reports from production databases for business reviews
Developed frontends in JAVA for lab, controlling and production

Feb 2005 - Mar 2007

2 years 2 months

Project and Team Leader National/International

Glunz AG

Software development in the area of OPC (OLE for Process Control) and production data in Brazil, Spain, South Africa, England and France
Managed 5 employees
Further development of OPC interfaces for production data systems to directly import native data into databases
Developed frontends in JAVA and engineering for process-related workflows
Project management for conversions and integrations in production plants

Feb 2002 - Jan 2005

3 years

Software Developer, Engineering

Glunz AG

Software development at the Nettgau plant to optimize process workflows
Restructured a press to increase production volume from 800 m³ to 1500 m³ per day
Created a consumption database with cockpit functions in Simatic and ORACLE (savings approx. €50,000 per month)
Expanded the product range through software changes in production (SIMATIC)
Programmed the wood drying process using new controller technologies (savings approx. €80,000 per month)
Developed a parking guidance system for the wood yard with connection to ORACLE databases

Jul 1992 - Feb 1996

3 years 8 months

Krefeld, Germany

Project Manager

Küsters Textilmaschinen

Managed up to 25 project staff
Developed simulation software for textile machines and commissioned software for washing units, dye foulards, bleaching, mercerizing and combing
Used S5, S7, GE, Allen Bradley, VBA and Oracle
Led and commissioned key-turn projects in South America and Mexico
Developed an optical color application measuring device

Jul 1990 - Jul 1992

2 years 1 month

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Commissioning Engineer

Analytical Messinstrumente

Developed software for wastewater recovery using AEG ALU 250, ALU 120 and WinCC
Designed software for a landfill leachate recovery plant in Fernthal as a scientific pilot facility

Dec 1986 - Apr 1990

3 years 5 months

IT Specialist and Industrial Systems Programmer

Implementation of powder coating systems at home and abroad
Development of air conditioning and heating systems for Honeywell
International assignments in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey, including programming of gas turbines

Dec 1984 - Nov 1986

2 years

Karlsruhe, Germany

Electrician

Schmitt Elektrotechnik

Execution of electrical installations for buildings and industrial plants in national and international contexts

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 Manufacturing (23.5 years), Automotive (6.5 years), Energy (3.5 years), Pharmaceutical (2.5 years), Utilities (2 years), and Construction (2 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Energy

Pharmaceutical

Utilities

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 Information Technology (27.5 years), Product Development (19.5 years), Production (16 years), Quality Assurance (11 years), Project Management (6.5 years), and Operations (5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Production

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Summary

Engineer with a strong sense of responsibility and practical experience in mechanical engineering and industrial process automation. The goal is continuous optimization of automated processes through modern programming, reliable system execution, and intelligent integration of databases and OPC interfaces.

An entrepreneurial and experienced software developer in industrial production environments with many years of international project experience in South America, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Active in a wide range of industries, including powder coating plants, gas and steam turbines, textile machines, food and beverage, automotive, drinking water and wastewater treatment, camera systems, commercial coffee roasters, special machine construction, wood and plastics industry, as well as hygiene and pharmaceutical environments.

Extensive experience in implementing international turnkey projects – even under demanding conditions – as well as in restructuring methods and processes in process automation and database-supported production evaluation.

Skills

Management And Execution Of Multiple International Turnkey Projects In Complex Environments
Restructuring And Standardizing Methods And Processes In Process Automation And Database Systems
Proven Success In Developing Database Systems For Analysis And Optimization Of Production And Operational Data
Development, Integration, And Commissioning Of Software And Hardware Solutions In Production Plants
International Project And Leadership Experience
Professionalization Of Reporting And Analysis Systems
Successful Implementation Of Multiple Cost Reduction And Efficiency Improvement Programs
Implementation Of Innovative Process And Workflow Structures With Measurable Economic Benefits
Strong Hands-on Mentality
High Affinity For High-level Language Programming
Step 5
Step 7 Process Automation
S7
Pcs7
Graph7
Nc Sinumerik
Tia Portal
Hmi
Hmi Pro
Wonderware (E.g., Archestra, Dasi)
Ge Fanuc
Alan Bradley (Rockwell)
Beckhoff Twincat 2/3
Codesys (Hitachi)
Honeywell Experion
Sew
Kinematik
Simovis
Simovec
Sinamic
Abb
Lenze
Baumüller
Vba (Monitoring, Control, And Data Acquisition)
Protool
Scada
Wincc
Archestra
C+ Frontends And Interfaces
C++
Opc
Oracle: Database Design, Architecture, And Administration
Microsoft Oracle From 8i
Mysql Pl/sql
Postgresql
Java Middleware
Ms Sql
Oracle Application Development Framework
Oracle Bi (Business Intelligence)
Very Good Knowledge Of Office
Structured Code St
Scl
Awl
Fup
Kop
Codesys
Xml
Sql (Procedures, Functions, Etc.)
C+
C++
C#
Vb
Vba (Including Threading, Modules, Activex, Dll, Etc.)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Education

Oct 1985 - Jun 1995

FU Hagen

Dipl. Ing. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science · Electrical Engineering, Computer Science · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1989

Meisterschule, Technikerschule Karlsruhe

Master Craftsman and Technician · Electrical Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany

Oct 1980 - Jun 1983

Vocational training in Electrical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

JDeveloper in Java (WebLogic)

Oracle Analyzing and Repository (SGA)

Oracle BI (Business Intelligence)

Oracle Backup and Recovery Management (RMAN)

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Oracle Database Architecture

Internal Knowledge Transfer (Internal Training at Glunz AG)

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Wolfgang based?

Wolfgang is based in Alpirsbach, Germany.

What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wolfgang be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wolfgang would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer, Specialist for Pharmaceutical Production and Process Plants, Software Developer / Commissioning Engineer in Pharmaceuticals.

What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer at Vakuum Schmelze Hanau.

What companies has Wolfgang worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for Vakuum Schmelze Hanau, Merck, ZF Schweinfurt, ZF Saarbrücken, and Gefertec.

Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy. Wolfgang also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Utility Services, and Construction.

Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Production/Manufacturing. Wolfgang also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development.

What is Wolfgang's education?

Wolfgang holds a Master in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science from FU Hagen.

Does Wolfgang have any certificates?

Wolfgang has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: JDeveloper in Java (WebLogic), Oracle Analyzing and Repository (SGA), and Oracle BI (Business Intelligence).

What is the availability of Wolfgang?

Wolfgang is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Wolfgang?

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