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Waqar Ghafoor

Waqar Ghafoor

Kassel

Summary

A highly motivated Master's student with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience in automation systems (Siemens & Beckhoff), embedded microcontroller programming, and mechatronic system integration. Skilled in PLC programming, electrical cabling, debugging, and system-level problem-solving. Comfortable working independently or in team-based environments. Familiar with version control using Git and passionate about solving real-world engineering challenges. Actively seeking an internship, thesis project opportunity in automation, embedded systems, or power electronics with immediate availability.

Professional application engineer equipped with robust background in developing and optimizing software solutions. Skilled in programming languages, system design, and troubleshooting with strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability. Known for consistently delivering high-quality results and maintaining high standards under evolving project requirements. Trusted team player with knack for problem-solving and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Application Engineer

Shafi Gluco Chemical Protein Plant
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Developed and maintained application specifications and documentation for internal systems integration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve software issues efficiently.
  • Implemented automated testing processes to enhance application reliability and performance.
  • Provided technical support for end-users, reducing resolution time through effective problem-solving strategies.
  • Managed software deployment cycles, ensuring timely releases aligned with project timelines.

Junior Engineer

Pharmatech Private Limited
01.2015 - 04.2019
  • Designed and tested engineering solutions to improve project efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Provided technical support during project execution, enhancing team productivity.
  • Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Maintained detailed project records, enabling accurate tracking of project progress and outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Communication Engineering

University of Kassel
Kassel, Germany
12-2026

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering(B.E) - Electrical Engineering

Bahria University
06.2014

Skills

Siemens PLC programming s-1200 s-1500

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hardware and software logic controls

  • Production support
  • Performance optimization
  • Solutions development
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Application debugging
  • Application testing

Certification

cognex vision system from Singapore (Process automation)

LANGUAGES

English C1
German A2
URDU

Timeline

Application Engineer

Shafi Gluco Chemical Protein Plant
08.2019 - 02.2023

Junior Engineer

Pharmatech Private Limited
01.2015 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering(B.E) - Electrical Engineering

Bahria University

Master of Science - Electrical Communication Engineering

University of Kassel
Waqar Ghafoor