02/20/2024 updated

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PLC Programmer

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Worldwide
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Worldwide

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CV - Jacobus Schellink
Jacobus Schellink.pdf

Electrical EngineeringAutomationMachineryMaintenanceRobotics Design and ProductionTia Portal
Experienced electric engineer with an in-depth knowledge of electric and mechanical machinery/ automation development, design, improvement and management. I am not limited to a specific field and feel that I will flourish in any industry. I developed a broad range of working knowledge as my intensive coursework and in field experience incorporated a range of industries.

Done several projects in Tia portal. latest project was in Austin Texas at tesla on the new cybertruck
 

 

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2023

Languages

EnglishGood

Project history

PLC programmer (Freelancer)

CAS

Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

10-50 team member

Commissioning the line of the Cybertruck,聽
路聽I/O Configuration (Digital and Analog) end effector
路聽Programming of Safety Areas (Light Curtains and safety doors)
路聽Executed PLC (Tia Portal) programming tasks, including ladder logic development, function block programming
路聽Optimization of PLC and HMI programs for improved performance.
路聽Conducted rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure the reliability and seamless integration of Siemens PLC and HMI systems.
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Maintenance Technician

Volkswagen South Africa
* Analysis of repetitive breakdowns and recommendations of corrective actions to
supervisor, followed by implementation
* Maintenance and fault finding on several machines
* Optimization of robotic movement
* Process optimization which led to cost savings
* Preventative solutions
* Production support
* Welding torches, Tucker guns, Feeders, Sealer applications
* Pneumatic units, Roller beds
* PLC Programming and Robot changes
* Improved cycle times in cells and robot cells
* Testing and repairing facility on tucker equipment

ABB Robotic Programmer and Shift leader

Trek Thermo forming (Plastic Forming)
REF: Wessel Britz 083 615 9032
* Programming of ABB Robotics
* Technical supervisor of 6 people in production line
* Quality Control
* Stock Control

Automation Technician Trainee

Volkswagen South Africa
REF: Ruan Petzer 082 561 4651
* PLC and automation training courses
* Production support
* Machinery maintenance



PROJECTS COMMISSIONED FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE WITH SIEMENS
PLC:
* Automatic blank feeder to a mechanical press
* S7 300 plc; Festo valve with cylinders; Mechanical press
* Bead Sealing for wheels
* Chiller Unit (Chillers, Cooling tower, pumps, flow sensors/temperature and E
-coat) with HMI
* Automatic Hydraulic presses with COMAU robots. / Tool Change Trolleys for
Hydraulic press.
* Siemens S7 PLC; HMI on WinCC Flex; Profisafe Network and Safty
IO
* Decoiler to level out coils
* Siemens S7 PLC; Siemens Simovert Servo Drive System
* Camera detection (Sorting different types of wheels)
* Siemens S7 1215C on TIA V13; IFM camera
* Turbo force (Recreational rollercoaster Rides)
* Replaced redundant Allen Bradley SLC500 PLC with new Siemens S7 1200
PLC and HMI
* Automation of Hydroponics Greenhouse
* Siemens S7 1215C on TIA V13
* Automation of citrus factory (Conveyors, tippers. Stackers, Ovens)

Certificates

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

2012


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