Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Ahmed Haltas

Mechanical Engineer · M.Eng. Industry 4.0 Student

PLC/SPS · Industrial Automation Motion Control · Commissioning

Hands-on automation projects spanning physical motion control, HMI, OPC UA and digital twins.

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01Engineering title authorization · Baden-Württemberg
02Physical motion control · Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
03Machine installation & commissioning experience
04M.Eng. Industry 4.0 · expected 2027

Automation Projects

Physical Beckhoff linear-axis test setup with EtherCAT control hardware and end-position sensors. — Physical Beckhoff linear-axis test setup.

01PHYSICAL MOTION CONTROL

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Linear Axis Control

Physical axis control using TwinCAT 3, PLCopen motion and EtherCAT.

PHYSICAL SYSTEM
SOURCE AVAILABLE
HARDWARE TESTED

TwinCAT 3
Structured Text
PLCopen Motion
EtherCAT

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Digital representation of the Festo demonstration setup in Siemens NX MCD.

02DIGITAL TWIN

Festo Digital Twin

Physical Festo demonstration setup measured and recreated as a CAD/kinematic model in Siemens NX Mechatronics Concept Designer, then linked to Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 through OPC UA for virtual testing.

DEMO AVAILABLE
SOURCE PRIVATE

NX MCD
TwinCAT 3
OPC UA
Virtual Testing

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Smart Factory HMI and simulated process demonstration

03PLC / HMI PROCESS CONTROL

Smart Factory Process Control

State-based process control with TwinCAT HMI visualization and live ADS monitoring.

PLC / HMI SYSTEM
SOURCE AVAILABLE
DEMO AVAILABLE

TwinCAT 3
Structured Text
HMI
ADS / Python

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EXPERIENCE

Engineering experience across design, integration and commissioning.

12/2023 — 07/2024
Vertisa Corporation
Design Engineer · Ankara, Türkiye
- Designed mechanical assemblies around installation and interface requirements for sensors and actuators.
- Coordinated cable routing and control-cabinet positioning with the electrical team; documented mechanical/electrical interfaces and bills of materials (BOMs).
07/2023 — 11/2023
Deep Mineral Process
Field Engineer · Ankara, Türkiye
- Installed and commissioned machines and automation systems, including calibration and functional testing.
- Supported test runs, mechanical/pneumatic troubleshooting and technical handover.

Complete work history in CV

PROFILE

Mechanical engineering applied to automation and control.

My background combines mechanical design with field experience in machine installation, commissioning and troubleshooting across mechanical and pneumatic systems.

I am completing an M.Eng. in Industry 4.0 while developing hands-on automation projects in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. I am also building practical Siemens TIA Portal knowledge for PLC/SPS and automation roles.

CURRENT FOCUS

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
Siemens TIA Portal
Motion Control
Industrial Communication

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Industry 4.0 studies grounded in mechanical engineering.

Oct 2025 — expected 2027

Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

Master of Engineering

Computer-Aided Product Development and Manufacturing — Industry 4.0

Industrial Robotics
Control Engineering / IEC 61131-3
Digital Factory

Sep 2017 — Jun 2023

İzmir Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronic systems and actuation

CREDENTIALS

Authorization to use the professional title “Engineer”: Baden-Württemberg · 02/2024
Beckhoff Summer School 2026 (Basic): Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG · Balingen · 03.–07.08.2026
Beckhoff Machine Builder – Core Functionality: Beckhoff Automation · 04/2026
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Training: Beckhoff Automation · completed; Foundations · PLC Basics · Motion Basics · EtherCAT · HMI Basics · TwinSAFE Basics · Object Oriented Programming · Maintenance Fundamentals

2025 / ACADEMIC RECOGNITION