State-certified Technician – Digitalization & Industry 4.0

Timeline: August 2023 - June 2026 (expected completion) Category: � Professional Development & Continuing Education Since August 2023, I have been pursuing a state-certified technician qualification. This qualification is classified at Level 6 of the German Qualifications Framework (DQR 6), making it formally equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree. This is a specialized advanced training program that combines in-depth software engineering with networking, industrial robotics, and cyber-physical systems. Focus Areas Software & Interfaces Python for automation and technical systems API development (FastAPI) and system integration Communication protocols: Focus on MQTT and JSON-based data transfer scenarios Computer Vision: Fundamentals of image processing with OpenCV Automation & Hardware PLC programming and industrial control engineering Sensor technology and signal processing Microcontroller systems and embedded system integration Robotics and industrial automation workflows Networking & Security Network architecture: Planning and configuration of industrial networks Cybersecurity basics: Securing system communication (OT security) Infrastructure: Routing, switching, and industrial interfaces Practical Focus & Engineering The training is highly project-oriented. The focus is on designing integrated solutions that directly connect software systems with hardware components (robotics, machine vision). This expands my profile as a software developer with a deep understanding of real industrial workflows and the digitalization of production. ...

August 1, 2023 · 2 min · Tim Mehmeti