Josef Balom

Unlocking Synergy: Pioneering the Fusion of Engineering and Digital Transformation!

Ulm, Baden-Wรผrttemberg, Germany

About

๐Ÿ…ท๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ…ถ๐Ÿ…ท๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ…ถ๐Ÿ…ท๐Ÿ†ƒ๐Ÿ†‚ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ Enthusiastic manager with more than 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and software development. ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ Successful modernization of the product portfolio and optimization of internal processes. As an architect, product owner and project manager of the ConnectControl platform, I created a new SaaS business area through market analysis and the use of modern technologies. ๐‚๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  Annual savings of โ‚ฌ300,000 in PLM by automating processes. ๐€๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ Successfully introduced agile development and established the processes to implement object-oriented development and automatic testing including the CI/CD pipeline. ๐Ÿ…ฟ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…พ๐Ÿ…ต๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ…พ๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ…ป ๐Ÿ…ต๐Ÿ…พ๐Ÿ…ฒ๐Ÿ†„๐Ÿ†‚ ๐’๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ Expertise in developing robust and scalable software architectures. ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ Comprehensive understanding of relevant norms and standards. Familiarity with Sistema and Softema for safe control systems.. ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  Expert in programming CodeSys, Siemens, Rockwell, B&R and Opcon PLCs. Expert in programming with Visual Basic .NET and C# .NET. ๐„๐‘๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Competence in the seamless connection of systems to ERP platforms. ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ Specialized in the development of control systems for woodworking machines Expertise in the field of control of assembly and handling machines. Expertise in the control of labeling lines and associated systems.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Powerbay.Solutions
    Feb 2024 - Present ยท 2 yrs 5 mos

    # ๐„๐๐„๐‘๐†๐˜ ๐“๐‘๐€๐๐’๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐ˆ๐๐๐Ž๐•๐€๐“๐Ž๐‘ & ๐€๐”๐“๐Ž๐Œ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐„๐—๐๐„๐‘๐“ ## ๐‚๐Ž๐‘๐„ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐๐„๐“๐„๐๐‚๐ˆ๐„๐’ I combine technical expertise with strategic project management to deliver sustainable energy solutions and innovative automation systems. ## ๐’๐Ž๐‹๐€๐‘ ๐’๐˜๐’๐“๐„๐Œ๐’ Comprehensive management of photovoltaic projects: โ€ข Needs analysis and concept development โ€ข Technical planning and sizing โ€ข Professional installation and commissioning โ€ข Performance optimization and maintenance ## ๐๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘๐˜ ๐’๐˜๐’๐“๐„๐Œ๐’ Energy storage solutions for energy transition and industry: โ€ข System design and integration โ€ข Engineering of complex storage systems โ€ข Self-consumption optimization โ€ข Installation and operational management ## ๐€๐”๐“๐Ž๐Œ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐’๐Ž๐‹๐”๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ Customized automation at the highest level: ### ๐’๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž Development of scalable system architectures with future-proof design and optimal performance. ### ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ Implementation of safety concepts according to current standards for maximum operational safety. ### ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  S7, CodeSys, C, C++, C# ### ๐’๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž Design of modular, extensible architectures for flexibility and minimal maintenance effort. ### ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ Structured planning of complex technical projects with consistent time and resource management. ### ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฐ๐ง๐ž๐ซ Strategic product development focusing on customer needs and technological innovation. ## ๐€๐๐Ž๐”๐“ ๐Œ๐„ As a technology expert, I am committed to advancing the energy transition. My expertise in connecting renewable energy with intelligent automation solutions enables the development of holistic systems that are both ecologically and economically compelling. I look forward to exciting projects in the dynamic field of energy transition and industrial automation.

  • Modul Architekt at T60 Consulting
    Jun 2024 - Present ยท 2 yrs 1 mo

    Module Architecture in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

  • Sales Manager Eastern Europe at FFD POWER
    Jun 2024 - Present ยท 2 yrs 1 mo

    FFD POWER is a leading manufacturer of high-quality Li-ion battery systems. Our advanced production facility, which covers 10,800m2 of space, is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and has a daily production capacity of 5 MW.H. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing the best possible solution for our customers, and our process includes careful cell selection, precise pack assembly, and advanced BMS development to ensure that our batteries are reliable and long-lasting. We also offer an IoT control system for added functionality and convenience, allowing customers to easily manage their batteries with just a few clicks on the app. In addition to our own brand of Li-ion batteries, we also provide OEM and ODM services for private label production. Whatever your needs, FFD POWER is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business with our top-quality Li-ion battery systems.

  • Lead of electrical development and software development at Otto Martin Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
    Mar 2018 - Jun 2024 ยท 6 yrs 4 mos

    Successful management of software and electrical development as well as the continuous further development of series and new products. Effectively leading a team of 6 professionals to ensure optimal performance and collaboration. Design and implementation of critical software architecture components and responsibility as product owner for continuous improvement. Successful project management of the complex development project, which included 18 companies with over 90 developers involved. Proven functional safety expertise, including successful application of safety standards and procedures. Successful implementation of electrical safety guidelines and ensuring compliance with legal regulations as a responsible electrician. ๐˜š๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ ๐˜›๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜บ: Developed the ConnectControl technology as a universal machine platform, with uniform electrics (98% coverage across product families) and service-based software (95% coverage across product families). Introduction of a new SaaS business model. Implementation of a CI/CD pipeline and establishment of processes for safety software development. Introduction of a digital twin. ๐˜ˆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ป๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ: Realization of 30% time savings by optimizing the electrical design (pluggable components, automatic installation and commissioning with machine self-check). Reduce hardware costs by 10% by using a common hardware platform. ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ป๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ: Enforces and models the digital workplace. Achieved 10% savings through the digital connection of the suppliers. Annual savings of โ‚ฌ300,000 in PLM through partial automation of the PLM process. ๐˜œ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ: Successful development of utility models for "Secure Position Recognition", "User Interface" and "Secure Voice Control".

  • Produktionsleiter Systemtechnik at CCL Design Stuttgart AG
    Sep 2015 - Feb 2018 ยท 2 yrs 6 mos

    ๏ƒ˜ Budget Verantwortung von 1 Mio. Projektbudgets sowie 2 Mio. Jahresbudget ๏ƒ˜ Verantwortlich fรผr die budget- und zeitgerechte Abwicklung von Sondermaschinen Etikettieranlagen mit Schwerpunkt Automotive - einzelne Druck- / Spende-Module bis verkettete Fertigungslinien - 3 bis 6 Achs Roboter - ID/Vision Systeme auf Basis Cognex, Keyence ๏ƒ˜ Disziplinarische & fachliche Fรผhrungsverantwortung fรผr 13 Mitarbeiter in der Konstruktion, Montage, Programmierung sowie dem Einkauf ๏ƒ˜ Lieferantenmanagement und Lieferantenaudits Persรถnliche Erfolge ๏ƒ˜ Optimierung in der Beschaffung 20% Einsparung durch Optimierung des Lagers sowie der Ablรคuft beim Einkauf ๏ƒ˜ Optimierung in der Montage Steigerung der Effizienz in der Montage um 10% durch Multi-Projektmanagement ๏ƒ˜ Kostensenkung durch Weiterentwicklung 30% Einsparung durch Einfรผhrung von Standardbausteinen in der Programmierung sowie den Einsatz von Stepper-Motoren mit integrierter Logik