Stefan Richter

Experienced Expert in the Bending Automation | Managing Director and Founder of RS-AutoBend Consulting

Pasching, Upper Austria, Austria

About

With over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing automated bending systems, I have managed and supported international projects from the initial customer requirements all the way to successful commissioning. My strength lies in combining technical complexity with economic thinking. In collaboration with leading robot integrators, I have developed and optimized more than 200 concepts, making a significant contribution to achieving top-class cycle times. What sets me apart? A clear focus on efficiency, solution-oriented work, and a deep understanding of how automation creates real added value for customers, processes, and companies.

Experience

  • Managing Director and Founder at RS-AutoBend Consulting
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Technical and commercial consulting for bending automation projects during the quotation phase, including the comparison of offers, cycle times and layouts to identify the best technical and commercial solution for my customers requirements.

  • Career Break at null
    Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

    Unternehmensgründung von RS-AutoBend Consulting

  • TRUMPF Maschinen Austria (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Technical Sales Manager – Customized Bending Automations
      Apr 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Project Manager & Technical Sales Support
      Oct 2019 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • System Engineer
      May 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • ANDRITZ ()
    • Project Management - Large Hydro Turbines
      Sep 2015 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Technische Abwicklung von Wasserkraftturbinen - Großprojekte. Globale Koordination mit Andritz Standorten sowie Fertigungsstätten. Intensive Abstimmungen mit Consulting, Engineer sowie Endkunden.

    • Governor and Commissioning Engineer
      Feb 2013 - Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Abnahme von Hydraulikaggregaten bei Lieferanten. Inbetriebnahme von Wasserkraftwerken

  • Vertriebstechniker Aussendienst (Key Account) at Lenze
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo