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SPS Programmer · Software Developer

Lehel
Balog

SPS Programmer and Software Developer at Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH. 10+ years building industrial automation systems and machine control software. Based in Neu-Ulm, Germany.


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Skills & Tools

Siemens TIA Portal Core
WinCC Flexible / SCADA Core
FUP / KOP / AWL / SCL Core
S7-PLCSIM Advanced Core
SQL Intermediate
Java Intermediate
C# Intermediate
Python Intermediate

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Experience

09.2022 – Present
Metzner
Maschinenbau GmbH
Neu-Ulm, Germany
SPS Programmer / Software Developer
  • Machine control software development in Siemens SPS
  • HMI design and operator interface creation
  • Parameterization of stepper and servo motors
  • Independent project execution in-house and with customers and suppliers
  • Precise implementation of targets according to company standards
  • In-house and on-site commissioning at customer locations
  • International customer support
  • Support in selection and sizing of components (e.g. motor controllers, PLCs, sensors)
  • Archiving of programs and motor parameters
09.2019 – 09.2022
Rothenbacher GmbH
Dornstadt, Germany
SPS Programmer / Software Developer
  • Design, development and optimization of control and regulation programs
  • SCADA visualization and process monitoring
  • Standardized and modular software development
  • Independent fault analysis and troubleshooting
  • Customer consulting and further development of existing systems
  • Close collaboration with other departments for successful project delivery
09.2014 – 08.2019
Technosam SRL
Satu Mare, Romania
SPS Programmer / Software Developer
  • Development, optimization and modification of control programs incl. customer meetings, concept creation, scheduling and project management
  • On-site commissioning and creation of program documentation and manuals
  • SCADA visualization and process monitoring
  • Fault diagnosis, maintenance and troubleshooting of controls and components
  • Repair and maintenance work on systems and installations
  • Customer consulting and collaboration with external firms

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Education

10.2010 – 06.2014
Sapientia
University
Miercurea Ciuc, Romania
Bachelor of Engineering – Automation & Applied Informatics
  • Bachelor's degree in Automation and Applied Informatics

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Projects

Metzner Maschinenbau
Fully Automatic Aluminum Parts Machine
Feed belt, eccentric knife, punch and conveyor belt with quality inspection and automatic reject sorting. Key feature: synchronization of feed belt and eccentric knife to maximize parts per minute.
Siemens SPS
Metzner Maschinenbau
Dynamit Cutting Machine
High-speed dynamic cutting machine with precision servo motion control.
Siemens SPS
Metzner Maschinenbau
Pipe & Cable Processing Machines
Various pipe and cable processing machines with precision servo motion control.
Siemens SPS
Rothenbacher GmbH
Flour Silo Plant Control System
Control system for flour silo plant with internal visualization using Siemens S7 SPS.
Siemens S7
Rothenbacher GmbH
Dosing & Mixing Plant
Process visualization and control for industrial mixing operations with Siemens S7 and WinCC 7.3 SCADA.
S7 + WinCC
Rothenbacher GmbH
SQL–PLC Communication Bridge
Real-time data exchange between SQL database and Siemens S7 PLC.
SQL + S7
Rothenbacher GmbH
Tube End Forming Machine
Control and visualization for tube end forming with Siemens S7 PLC and WinCC.
S7 + WinCC
Rothenbacher GmbH
Puffing Plant – Grain Expansion
Steam and pressure-based grain expansion with Siemens S7 and WinCC visualization.
S7 + WinCC
Technosam SRL
Water Treatment Plant Control Systems
Control systems for water treatment plants with Siemens S7 SPS and WinCC SCADA.
S7 + WinCC
Technosam SRL
SCADA for Municipal Water Networks
SCADA system for municipal water supply network monitoring and control.
S7 + WinCC
Technosam SRL
Flour Transport & Bread Baking Automation
Automated flour transport and baking process control system.
Siemens SPS
Technosam SRL
Adhesive Machine Automation
Full automation of an industrial adhesive application machine.
Siemens SPS

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Apps & Tools

Coming soon 📅
Personal Calendar
A custom-built calendar for personal scheduling and productivity.
Live · Try it 📐
Motion Profile Calculator
S-curve 7-segment motion solver. Calculate position, velocity, acceleration & jerk profiles in real time — built from real automation experience.
↓ Scroll to calculator
Coming soon 🔩
More coming…
More engineering tools are in development.

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Motion Profile Calculator

mm
mm/s
mm/s²
mm/s³
Profile Type
Total Time — s
Critical Points (click row to highlight)
t (s) Pos Vel Acc Jerk
Download Python App (.py)

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Languages

Hungarian
Native
German
B2
Independent
English
C1
Proficient
Romanian
B2
Independent

Say
hello

Not looking for new opportunities, but always happy to talk automation, exchange ideas, or just connect with fellow engineers.

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Neu-Ulm, Germany