Christopher Egger

Development of tools for assembly planning using C#, SQL, and SAP, including visualizations and order data provisioning for various production systems such as Beckhoff-based installations and SQL databases.

Implementation of a CI/CD workflow for building individual applications and deploying them to production environments. Responsibilities also included troubleshooting and optimization of various internal tools.

Additionally, development of interfaces to financial departments in multiple countries to ensure mandatory data transmission and reporting.

Virtual commissioning of a driverless transport system for BMW Leipzig. Preparation of the virtual commissioning and joint testing with BMW Leipzig.

Expansion of the PLC-based head control system (material floor control) for the Lamborghini Urus paint shop.

Development of PLC software based on the new BMW GSC standard for a rinse water system for the new cavity preservation process.

Development of software to test the login procedure on a CAS server. Inputs can be provided via username and password or through a card reader. A port check was also integrated to verify open ports.

Development of a head control system based on a PLC for data processing and automation of the paint shop for the Lamborghini Urus. Development of the PLC software as well as the HMI software, including a C# add-in (SQL Server integration) for data tracking and traceability.

Expansion of the automatic conveyor system for powder coating, including a new oven for drying components. Enhancement of the visualization and data tracking.

New type integration into a production line manufacturing high-voltage batteries for hybrid vehicles (~20 workstations, 2 robot stations, and 2 testing stations).

Commissioning support at BMW Zwickau (former Trabi plant) for a new assembly production facility for the VW ID.3.

Planning and commissioning of a production line manufacturing high-voltage batteries for hybrid vehicles (~20 workstations, 2 robot stations, and 2 testing stations). Software development based on the BMW GSC TIA standard, with interfaces to the control system and other transport systems.

Development of various tools for Siemens TIA and Copadata Zenon:

* Zenon Add-in for global user management and CAS login, including an offline mode. It also continuously monitors server availability and sends data changes to the control system.

* Additional Zenon Add-in for functions not provided by Zenon out of the box, such as interprocess communication with InTouch, PING checks on multiple computers, and more.

* InTouch DLL for global user management in InTouch and for interprocess communication with Zenon.

* Software that exports TIA blocks and hardware configuration into XML files, enabling the process workflow to function with the AUDI Plantshop application.

Software development and commissioning for the 'VAHLE' driverless transport system, which transports motors. The software covers all functionalities to control and monitor individual trolleys. Various interfaces were implemented to other conveyor systems as well as to the central control servers. Additionally, the entire telegram communication is recorded and analyzed.

Software development and commissioning of 2 stacker cranes for storing and retrieving boxes with small parts (including conveyor technology). Integration of various interfaces, such as to the control system and driverless transport systems. Additionally, a tool was developed to record and analyze telegram communication.

Creation and commissioning of an automated control system for the complete material flow control of the new paint shop at BMW in Munich.

The system consists of 2 TIA PLC controllers for data management and 5 PLC controllers for process control across the entire paint shop. The scope covers the full process chain, starting from KTL finish, feeding two paint lines (including dryers), topcoat finish, rework stations, and cavity preservation, up to the storage of up to 800 car bodies and their sequential release to final assembly.

Implemented interfaces to order management servers, data tracking systems, and reading stations. Additional functionality includes collection and processing of consumption data, development of storage and buffer logic, and material flow management.

The complete visualization for the control room was also redesigned, allowing operators to monitor, edit, and reroute any car body in the system at any time.

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Commissioning of a visualization system for an infrared partial-surface dryer according to the Audi LSM1 standard. Integration with SQL Server and the AUDI EcoEMOS control system.

Development of software (PLC and visualization) and commissioning of two stacker cranes for the storage and retrieval of engines (including conveyor technology). Implementation of various interfaces, such as to the control system and driverless transport systems.

Development of software (PLC and visualization) for a wastewater treatment plant in the paint shop at Audi in Brussels, which processes KTL wastewater using various chemicals.

Planning and commissioning of a paint filler system. Implementation of spooler data tracking and various interfaces to the control system and the paint robots.

Integration of an InTouch visualization system for a plant that dries individual or combined surface areas using infrared emitters. Adaptation of the SQL database and integration into the AUDI LS3 standard.

Commissioning and optimization of a new paint shop system for VM in Taubaté, based on the Eisenmann EMES standard.

Development and commissioning of the software for an individual paint system used to paint vehicle add-on parts. The plant includes an air supply system for two paint booths and four ovens for drying the components.

Integration of an InTouch visualization system for a plant that dries individual or combined surface areas using infrared emitters. Adaptation of the SQL database and integration into the AUDI LG1 standard.