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Automation Engineer

Optimizing, automating, and innovating industrial processes.

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About Me

I'm Mats Volckaerts, an Automation Engineer specializing in PLC and SCADA programming within the oil & gas sector. With a background in Electromechanics and Process Automation, I continuously expand my expertise in industrial automation and software development.

For the past two years, I've been working at Agidens, gaining hands-on experience in complex automation projects. I'm passionate about optimizing processes and integrating new technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.

January 30, 2000

Arendonk, Belgium

Category B

Experience

Automation Engineer

Agidens | 2023 - Present

As an Automation Engineer at Agidens, I gained extensive experience in industrial automation within the oil and gas sector. My responsibilities included designing, programming, and implementing PLC and SCADA systems.

Studio 5000 FactoryTalk View SE FactoryTalk Historian FactoryTalk AssetCentre FactoryTalk Linx ThinManager ControlLogix CompactLogix Safety PLCs PanelView Plus RSLogix 5000 Ethernet/IP Modbus Profibus DriveLogix PowerFlex Drives Stratix Switches PlantPAx

Internship - Process Automation

Vezet Group | 2023

During the renewal of a production line, I was responsible for the entire process, including programming, electrical systems, and pneumatic components.

Siemens TIA Portal ET 200 S7-1500 WinCC HMI Development PROFINET Sensors & Actuators Pneumatic Systems EPLAN Electrical Schematics PLC Wiring Drives & Motion Control Fault Diagnosis & Debugging

Student Entrepreneur

Self-employed | 2023

As a student entrepreneur, I managed a successful webshop where I sold products. I specialized in bulk purchasing outside Europe and optimizing pricing strategies.

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Panel Building

Wienerberger | 2022

During this student job, I replaced old components such as motor protection devices, contactors, relays, and sensors. Additionally, I worked at heights to install cable trays and was responsible for troubleshooting electrical faults.

Electrical Engineering Panel Building Motor Protection Contactors Fault Analysis Multimeter Usage Mechanical Assembly Cable Tray Installation Control Cabinet Wiring PLC Wiring Safety Systems

Education

Bachelor in Applied Informatics

Karel de Grote University College, Antwerp 2023 - Present

Focusing on computer networks and industrial software applications.

Bachelor in Electromechanics: Process Automation

Thomas More University College, Geel 2020 - 2023

Specialized in industrial automation and PLC programming.

Secondary Education: Electromechanics

KSOM Campus Sint-Paulus, Mol 2015 - 2020

Built a strong foundation in mechanics and electrical systems.

Certifications & Achievements

Rockwell

SI Control Capability

Rockwell

Visualization Final Exam

Siemens

S7-1200 (Antec)

Antec

Hydraulics

Antec

Bearings

Antec

Transmission Systems

Safety

VOL VCA Certification

KDG

CCNA 1 & 2

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