Jozef Macanek

Robotics Simulation & OLP Engineer | Process Simulate & RobCAD Expert | KUKA/ABB Offline Programming | Virtual Commissioning | Automotive Body Shop (BMW, Audi, VW, Ford, Daimler)

Germany

About

When OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers need someone who can take a robotic production line from concept to running production – with minimal cost and maximum efficiency – I'm that person. Over 20 years I've simulated, programmed and commissioned robotic welding, gluing and fastening cells for BMW, Audi, VW, Ford, Daimler, Opel and Rimac – across body-in-white and battery production in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary. What I bring to your project: - I take a line from layout planning through simulation, OLP and virtual commissioning to a working, safe, producing cell on time and within budget - Expert-level Process Simulate and RobCAD – I don't just simulate, I make sure the offline programs run correctly on real KUKA and ABB robots from day one, avoiding costly delays during commissioning - I find the hidden cost savings: through cycle time analysis and process optimization on lines with up to 96 robots, I've helped reduce production costs and increase efficiency - I'm the person you want on-site when things don't go to plan – fast troubleshooting, safety configuration, getting the line running again - My analyses identify bottlenecks before they become expensive problems – planning errors caught in simulation cost a fraction of what they cost on the shop floor End-to-end project delivery: What sets me apart is that I cover the entire project lifecycle – from initial simulation and layout, through OLP, to final on-site deployment and ramp-up on the production line. No handover gaps, no loss of information between phases – one person who understands the project from concept to running line, with consistently high quality at every step. This end-to-end ownership is exactly why OEMs and Tier-1s bring me onto their most demanding projects – and why I genuinely enjoy this work: seeing a project through from the first simulation model to a robot welding real parts on the line. If your team is planning a new line, struggling with commissioning, or looking to cut costs on an existing process – I can help you set up a system that simply works. Selected OEM Projects: BMW Steyr | BMW Straßkirchen (Battery Plant) | Audi Győr | Audi Q7 | VW Bratislava | VW Osnabrück | Daimler Hamburg | Ford Cologne, Saarlouis, Valencia | Opel Gliwice | Rimac Automobile | Suzuki YP6 Core tools: Process Simulate, RobCAD, KUKA KRC4/KRC5, ABB IRC5, MicroStation, AutoCAD Certifications: KUKA SafeOperation, VASS (VW Group Standards) Languages: Slovak (native), English (B2, FCE), German (B2) Let's talk about your project. 📧 [email protected]

Experience

  • Senior Robotic / Simulation / OLP Engineer at SCHMID GRUPPE
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Robotic Simulation - Cycle Time investigation - Offline robot programming (OLP) - Online support on site when is needed

  • Robotic / Simulation / OLP Engineer at ATS Corporation
    May 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    - Robotic simulation - Offline robot programming - Online support

  • Robotic / Simulation / OLP Engineer at ATN Hölzel GmbH
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

    - Robotic Simulation - Offline Robot Programming - Safety Robots - Online support and programming

  • Robotic/Simulation/OLP at Valiant Machine and Tool
    Feb 2016 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Simulation in Process Simulate Offline/Online Robot programming Support on Site

  • Senior Project Engineer at Ingenics AG
    May 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos