Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Automation and software commissioning engineer with 10+ years of international experience across America, Europe, and Asia. Currently leading a team for WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) support for intralogistics solutions across the USA at KNAPP AG. Strong background in industrial automation and system integration in high-performance environments. Experience working on international projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery under tight deadlines. Multilingual: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
● Lead and coordinate a WCS (Warehouse Control System) support team, delivering real-time operational support across multiple automated sites in the USA ● Ensure high system availability and reduce downtime by ~20% in 24/7 automated logistics environments ● Manage the handover of international automation projects, ensuring seamless transition from commissioning to operations ● Reduce training costs by $65K+ per class by relocating training programs from Austria to the USA ● Train and onboard Logistics Operator Engineers (LOEs) on-site, accelerating team ramp-up and operational readiness ● Drive root cause analysis and resolve critical WCS software issues, improving system stability
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 ● Delivered technical support and implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions across Europe and Asia, enabling data-driven decision-making in industrial operations ● Led deployment and integration of data analytics with DCS and PLC systems, improving process visibility, operational efficiency, and production performance ● Transformed complex industrial data into intuitive Process Displays, turning raw variables into 'breaking news' insights for smarter, real-time decision-making ● Designed and delivered cross-functional training programs on-site (operators, engineers, and management), accelerating digital adoption and maximizing ROI of analytics tools ● Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify optimization opportunities, contributing to cost reduction and energy efficiency
● Robot Programming & Commissioning: Developed and commissioned Dürr industrial robot automation systems for 𝐁𝐌𝐖 production lines, ensuring precise synchronization and cycle-time optimization ● PLC Integration: Engineered PLC logic to control and monitor robotic cells, enhancing production efficiency ● Full-Cycle Automation: Managed the integration of robotic processes with industrial software, delivering turn-key automation solutions within high-demand automotive manufacturing environments
● Quality Engineering for 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳: Performed specialized cross-sectional imaging and technical analysis for Mercedes-Benz plastic modules to ensure full compliance with automotive safety and quality standards ● Process Optimization for 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳 and 𝐁𝐌𝐖: Developed and maintained critical manufacturing parameter sheets, standardizing production variables to improve consistency and reduce defect rates ● Manufacturing Support for 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳, 𝐁𝐌𝐖 and 𝐌𝐀𝐍 (Volkswagen): Contributed to the development of high-performance cylinder-head cover, gaining hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing processes and material integrity
● Spearheaded large-scale project lifecycles and led competitive bidding processes for government contracts, ensuring successful project acquisition and alignment with public sector requirements