Engineering project experience

Selected reference projects

Selected assignments from Frank Matthey’s professional experience in automation, electrical design and software development. These projects span his career, including work before the current companies were established. Client names are omitted.

Software, EPLAN and engineering standards

04/2026–08/2026

AI-assisted software and digital solutions

Development of websites and software for automated trading, project management and 3D printing management. The project management software covers material lists, electrical schematics, PLC and HMI programs, scheduling and costing with AI integration.

Visual StudioC#PythonPHPSQLAI
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Since June 2020

Automated EPLAN workflows and generators

Setup of parts databases, creation of automated page and window macros, and development of a schematic and PLC generator.

EPLAN P8 V2.6–V2.9C#TIA V14–V16
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09/2022–01/2023

EPLAN introduction and schematic migration

Introduction of EPLAN P8, migration of existing schematics, setup of the parts database and creation of macros.

EPLAN 2022
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01/2022–03/2022

Interim leadership of electrical design

Interim leadership of electrical design, migration from Aucotec Engineering Base to EPLAN 2022, and technical support for staff on ongoing projects.

EPLAN 2022Engineering Base
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Laboratory automation, test benches and measurement

01/2025–09/2025

Laboratory automation with robot and spectrometer

Reprogramming and commissioning of laboratory automation with a new HMI configuration, integrating a mill, a Fanuc robot, storage racks, a camera system and a spectrometer.

TIA Portal V18Visual Studio 2022VB.NETXMLSQL
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11/2024–12/2024

Sample mill commissioning

Commissioning of a sample mill for laboratory automation.

TIA Portal V17
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05/2024–09/2024

Automotive test bench

Programming and commissioning of a test bench for an automotive manufacturer.

TIA Portal V16
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Machinery and retrofit

10/2023–06/2024

Valve assembly line

Programming and commissioning of an assembly line for valve manufacturing.

TIA Portal V17
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02/2026–03/2026

Tool integration in a machining system

Programming and commissioning of a new tool in a decorative trim machining system.

S7 Classic
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11/2020–12/2021

Standard blocks for calender controls

Development of standard blocks for calender controls across two consecutive project assignments, using S7 Classic, WinCC flexible and TIA Portal.

S7 ClassicWinCC flexibleTIA V15.1/V16
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04/2023–06/2023

Winding machine engineering

Programming, commissioning and electrical design for several winding machines.

EPLAN V2.9TIA Portal V16
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04/2018–09/2018

Production equipment retrofit

Project management, programming and electrical design for the retrofit of rubber seal manufacturing equipment.

TIA V14EPLAN P8
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Automotive and electric mobility

02/2024–03/2024

Rear-axle assembly line for electric vehicles

Commissioning of a rear-axle assembly line for electric vehicles.

TIA Portal V16
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05/2024–09/2024

Machine commissioning in Poland

Commissioning of brake disc grinding and coating machines at a production site in Poland.

TIA Portal V16
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10/2021–02/2022

EPLAN standards for battery assembly

Development and introduction of EPLAN using a battery assembly system, including a parts database and a range of macros.

EPLAN V2.9
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12/2019–03/2020

Powertrain standardisation and team leadership

Reprogramming of existing machine software and restructuring of EPLAN drawings to a powertrain standard, including redesign of electrical connections and devices and leadership of a 15-person team.

TIA V14EPLAN P8 V2.6Powertrain
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Logistics, food and packaging

10/2023–12/2023

Palletising and packaging system

Commissioning of a palletising system and a packaging system in food production.

TIA Portal V16
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10/2025–03/2026

Yeast measurement station for a brewery

Programming and commissioning of an ABER yeast measurement station at a brewery.

S7 Classic
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09/2022–12/2022

Shuttle control for a high-bay warehouse

Programming and commissioning of a shuttle for a high-bay warehouse.

TIA Portal V17
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06/2015–08/2015

Safety control for a distribution centre

Programming and commissioning of a distribution centre safety control system, including preparation of a safety matrix.

S7 Safety
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Process industry and metal processing

12/2021–03/2022

Control software for gas filling stations

Software development for gas filling stations and storage facilities.

TIA V16/V17
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08/2022

Air purification plant commissioning

Commissioning of an air purification plant in Ankara.

TIA Portal V17
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08/2011–11/2011

Partial commissioning of a steelworks

Control panel inspection, partial programming and commissioning of the main drive for a pusher conveyor, with leadership of a four-person commissioning group.

S7WinCC flexibleEPLAN 5.70ABB
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Energy, buildings and infrastructure

02/2023–01/2024

Electrical planning for a commercial building

Planning and revision of power distribution, ventilation, lighting, fire alarm systems, and supply and extract air systems for a commercial building in Berlin.

EPLAN V2.9
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09/2012–08/2013

Offshore wind engineering

Basic and detailed engineering for offshore wind installations.

EPLAN P8
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03/2001–09/2001

Rocket launch facility planning

Planning work for a launch facility in the Ariane rocket programme.

AutoCAD
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Electrical design and structured documentation for machines and plants. We combine EPLAN Electric P8 with C# and engineering automation to simplify recurring design tasks.

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