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Senior Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programmer | Automation & Warehouse Systems Expert | SCADA
Krapina, Croatia
Worldwide
University Bacc. Electrical engineerAbout me
Senior PLC Programmer with 10+ y of experience in Siemens TIA Portal, warehouse automation, conveyor control, pouch sorters, SCADA/HMI and industrial integration. Specialized in high-performance automation software, code generators, safety systems and commissioning complex material-handling systems.
Java (Programming Language)ArduinoAutomationC Sharp (Programming Language)Computer ProgrammingControl SystemsConveyor SystemsFunctional SafetyImage ProcessingProject ManagementProgrammable Logic ControllersProfibusPROFINET StandardsRaspberry PiOPC Unified Architecture
PLC Programming and Automation
Comprehensive expertise in developing automation warehouse software, controlling conveyors, robots and storage systems including Siemens TIA Portal, C# programming and Java understanding
Software Development and Tool Creation
Advanced skills in software development including code generators, safety generators, TIA openness, message hierarchy implementation and Halcon image processing
Team Leadership and Project Management
Proven experience as PLC Team Lead across multiple Amazon projects and senior-level responsibilities in complex automation systems
Industrial Automation Systems
Specialized knowledge in pouch sorting systems, conveyor control systems and warehouse automation technologies
Programming Languages
Proficiency in multiple programming languages including C#, Java and PLC programming languages
Image Processing
Technical expertise in Halcon image processing for industrial applications
Safety Systems
Experience in developing safety generators and implementing safety protocols in automation systems
System Integration
Skills in integrating various automation components including robots, storage systems and control interfaces
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishFluentCroatianNative speaker
Project history
Full development of complete warehouse automation software, including conveyor control, robotic integration and high-performance storage system coordination.
Engineering and programming in Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500) with a focus on modular and scalable PLC architecture.
Design and implementation of communication interfaces between conveyors, robots and warehouse management systems (WMS).
Development of supporting tools and scripts in C# with Java understanding for integration, debugging and automated deployment.
System-level integration, testing and commissioning of end-to-end automation workflows.
Technical leadership, customer communication and solution ownership as CEO and lead PLC developer.
PLC software development for pouch sorting systems, including RND ↔ PLC interfaces and real-time process control.
Creation of automation engineering tools: Code Generator, Safety Generator, Message Hierarchy Generator (EPLAN → TIA Portal), enabling significant reductions in engineering hours.
Advanced use of TIA Openness API for automated project generation and bulk configuration.
Implementation of Halcon image processing modules within the automation workflow.
Cross-team collaboration with mechanical, electrical and R&D departments to ensure system reliability.
Project experience:
• Intimissimi – PLC Lead support
• Otto Ilowa – PLC Team Lead
• Tezenis, Fiege – Team member on large-scale operational systems
Junior PLC Programmer (2017–2019)
Senior PLC Programmer (2019–2021)
Development of PLC logic for conveyor and shuttle systems using Siemens TIA Portal and S7-300/400 platforms.
Integration and commissioning on international warehouse projects:
Edeka, Makro (conveyors + shuttle), XPO, Amazon LCJ3.
Troubleshooting, diagnostics and on-site optimisation of automation processes.
Lead PLC developer on several Amazon fulfilment centres, responsible for architecture, implementation and onsite commissioning.
PLC Team Lead on projects:
OCP, Amazon FRAX, Amazon CDG9, Amazon CGN9, Amazon MAD6, Amazon LEJ3 (Pilot), Amazon MAD9, Amazon FRA3.
Coordination with international commissioning teams, mechanical integration experts and IT interfaces (WCS/WMS).
Implementation of high-performance conveyor logic, error-handling routines and system optimisation for large-scale logistics plants.
Certificates
Siemens TIA Portal Advanced Training (unofficial)
WIFI Steiermark2016
Cisco Hardware and Software
Elektrostrojarska Skola Varazdin2013