Haifei Zhang
Erfurt
Summary
Experienced and versatile system engineer and technical team leader with several years of solid experience in digital transformation, automation, and enterprise IT development in Germany and China. Proven success in managing SAP MES/ERP systems, leading cross-functional development teams, and delivering high-impact digital projects for manufacturing operations. Adept at bridging business needs with technical solutions, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and efficiency. Fluent in English, familiar with EU/German compliance (GDPR, BDSG), and highly skilled in cross-cultural collaboration and communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior System Engineer (Deputy Team Leader & Digitalization Sponsor)
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH)
11.2023 - Current
- - Deputy Team Leader, EU Manufacturing Team (16 members); Sponsor, EU Digital Group (5 members)
- - Led MES team in the END USE project, collaborating with CATL HQ and the German site to integrate MES–ERP–Customs systems.
- - Sponsored the AI Smart Maintenance initiative, overseeing cross-team collaboration and development workflow.
- - Defined team goals and delegated tasks to ensure alignment and progress.
- - SAP MES product design and architecture optimization
- - Developed and deployed internal digital tools
MES Engineer & Software Team Leader
SK Automation Germany GmbH
10.2021 - 10.2023
- - Promoted to Team Leader in second year; led 4-person team for MES and vision system software development.
- - Led development of repackaging system (3 members); responsible for architecture and implementation.
- - Designed and maintained factory MES-PLC communication interfaces; developed intelligent vision algorithms using OpenCV.
- - Implemented end-to-end vision programs with Teledyne DALSA Sherlock; optimized system performance and deployment.
- - Assigned and supervised MES feature development based on project requirements.
System Engineer
Lubai GmbH
07.2021 - 09.2021
- - Tested and implemented SAP Business One
- - Built SQL Server-based data models for production and business analysis.
Research Assistant
Leibniz University of Hannover
07.2020 - 10.2020
- - Conducted electromagnetic simulations in ANSYS.
- - Translated MATLAB code into Python, optimizing for modularity and clarity.
Logistics Assistant (Part-time)
Amazon Logistics
12.2019 - 05.2020
- - Supported logistics operations and process optimization in a high-speed delivery center.
Digitalization Engineer (Intern)
Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Dalian) Co., Lt
03.2019 - 09.2019
- - Data analysis and Maintenance for the BDE system
- - Assist in the construction of MES system
Education
M.Sc. - Power Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Information
Leibniz Universität Hannover
01.2020
B.Eng. - Power Engineering
North China Electric Power University
01.2016
Skills
- Programming & Frameworks
- : NET (WinForm, WPF, Blazor, ASPNET MVC), Nodejs, Python, C#, C, Java, JavaScript
- Databases & Data Processing
- : SAP HANA, SQL Server, MySQL, Redis, Greenplum, Big Data Visualization
- Enterprise Systems
- : SAP ERP, SAP MES, PLC Integration, Fine BI, Aisuda BI, AI-based intelligent Maintenance
- Dev Tools & Technologies
- : OpenCV, Teledyne DALSA Sherlock, Docker, Git, REST APIs, Low-code Development
- Compliance & Security
- : GDPR, BDSG, ISO 27001 basic knowledge, System troubleshooting & risk control
- Networking
- : Basic understanding of industrial networking; experience in setting up local area networks (LAN) for production lines
- Languages
- :English (Fluent), German (Intermediate), Chinese (Native)
Additional Information
Driving License:
- Germany Class B
- China Class C1
Timeline
Senior System Engineer (Deputy Team Leader & Digitalization Sponsor)
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH)
11.2023 - Current
MES Engineer & Software Team Leader
SK Automation Germany GmbH
10.2021 - 10.2023
System Engineer
Lubai GmbH
07.2021 - 09.2021
Research Assistant
Leibniz University of Hannover
07.2020 - 10.2020
Logistics Assistant (Part-time)
Amazon Logistics
12.2019 - 05.2020
Digitalization Engineer (Intern)
Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Dalian) Co., Lt
03.2019 - 09.2019
B.Eng. - Power Engineering
North China Electric Power University
M.Sc. - Power Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Information
Leibniz Universität Hannover
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