Merhaba, Hello, Bonjour

I'm Efe KANTAR

Field Application Engineer

I was born in 1997, Izmir, Turkey. I'm a Field Application Engineer with over 5 years of experience in the automation industry. I specialize in motion control systems, PLC programming, and advanced automation solutions. With a strong foundation in Mechatronics Engineering and over 5 years of hands-on experience, I've successfully delivered complex automation projects across various industries, particularly in packaging machinery and motion control systems. My expertise spans multiple platforms including B&R, Omron, Bosch Rexroth, Inovance and Wecon allowing me to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to specific industrial needs.

Education

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Mechatronics Engineering | Sept. 2016 - June 2020

Certificate : Honor Success Grade

Graduate Degree : 3.41 / 4.0

Driving Licence

B Class - Active Driving for 5 years

Military Service

May 2023 - Completed

Bmotion Engineering - B&R Value Provider

Field Application Engineer
August 2023 - Present
  • Provide technical support and solutions for B&R Automation products and systems
  • Design and implement motion control solutions for complex automation projects
  • Conduct on-site commissioning and troubleshooting for customer applications
  • Deliver technical training and workshops to customers and team members
  • Develop and optimize PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and motion control applications
  • Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide optimal solutions
  • Perform system integration and testing of automation components
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Freelance - Kantartek Automation

Field Application Engineer
October 2022 - August 2023
  • Provide technical support and solutions for Inovance Automation products and systems
  • Design and implement motion control solutions for complex automation projects
  • Conduct on-site commissioning and troubleshooting for customer applications
  • Deliver technical training and workshops to customers and team members
  • Develop and optimize PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and motion control applications
  • Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide optimal solutions
  • Perform system integration and testing of automation components

Hidropar Izmir - Bosch Rexroth Certified Excellence

Field Application Engineer
April 2022 - October 2022
  • Provide technical support and solutions for Bosch Rexroth Automation products and systems
  • Design and implement motion control solutions for complex automation projects
  • Conduct on-site commissioning and troubleshooting for customer applications
  • Deliver technical training and workshops to customers and team members
  • Develop and optimize PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and motion control applications
  • Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide optimal solutions
  • Perform system integration and testing of automation components
Web Site

Hgmak Automatic Packaging Machinery

Automation Manager
June 2020 - March 2022
  • Management of automation team
  • R&D Operations
  • Design electrical panels and production
  • Provide technical support for customers
  • Design and implement motion control solutions for HFFS and VFFS machines
  • Conduct on-site commissioning and troubleshooting for customer applications
  • Deliver technical training and workshops to customers and team members
  • Develop and optimize PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and motion control applications
  • Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide optimal solutions
  • Perform system integration and testing of automation components
Web Site

Blacknova Company

Engineering Intern
July 2019 - August 2019
  • R&D Operations
  • Design electrical panels and production
  • Perform system integration and testing of automation components
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Automation & Control

PLC Programming
Motion Control
HMI Design
PackML

Programming Languages

Structured Text
Ladder Diagram
C++
Python
HTML / CSS

Miscelleanous

Microsoft Office

Engineering Experience

Throughout my engineering career, I have gained extensive experience in the following areas:

Motion Control, Axis Synchronization, and Electronic Cam Operations

Including managing over 40+ synchronous servos in various projects.

Packaging Machinery Industry Expertise

With proficiency in HFFS, VFFS, thermoforming, box and parcel filling, rotary OPP, and rotary flask filling systems.

Experience with Leading Brands

Including Omron, B&R, Inovance, Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley and Wecon.

Industrial Communication Systems

Such as EtherCAT, PowerLink, SERCOS, I/O Link, and RS232/485.

Safety Systems

Including safety PLCs, CPUs, and relays from brands like Omron, Pilz, and Siemens.

Control Systems

Covering PID, heating and cooling controls, registration control, unwinder-rewinder systems, and more.

I have a strong passion for learning new technologies and exploring various automation solutions. Every day, I strive to enhance my skills and stay updated with the latest advancements in the industry.

Automation Brands Experience

Omron (Sysmac Studio)
Codesys V3.5 (SoftMotion Including)
Inovance (Auto Shop)
B&R (Automation Studio)
Bosch Rexroth (Indraworks Engineering)
Wecon
Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000)

Language Proficiency

Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary