
Lukasz Rakowski
Verified Expert in Engineering
PLC Developer
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Toptal member since February 10, 2025
Lukasz is a senior software engineer with over 10 years of experience in automation. He has an extensive background in the manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries, having worked for strategic clients like Bosch or Infineon. Lukasz specializes in CODESYS-based programmable logic controllers, SCADA systems, and 3rd-party component integrations.
Portfolio
Experience
- Windows - 14 years
- TwinCAT PLC - 10 years
- PLC - 10 years
- Visual Studio - 10 years
- Beckhoff PLC - 10 years
- OPC UA - 7 years
- Git - 7 years
- AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) - 4 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Windows, Visual Studio, Beckhoff PLC, TwinCAT PLC, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Git, AVEVA (formerly Wonderware)
The most amazing...
...solution I've developed is an automation system for a zoo that simulates the Australian environment for nocturnal animals.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
DRÜCKER Steuerungssysteme
- Developed a product to replace a 3rd-party discontinued solution. The tool was critical for the client to continue with their planned projects.
- Researched and developed a driver to communicate with legacy hardware running on the client's plant.
- Evaluated new hardware for clients and oversaw implementation and rollout in facilities worldwide.
- Trained and onboarded new members for various teams.
- Helped with researching and implementing processes and technologies within internal CI/CD pipelines.
Software Engineer
2F-IT
- Worked on developing new product lines for major automotive brands.
- Turned production lines operational on a worldwide scale.
- Optimized cycle times of production lines to meet and exceed client expectations.
- Integrated numerous external devices, from cameras and sensors to robots and lasers.
Programmer
Michelfelder
- Programmed and integrated new technologies into our manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw multiple PLC-controlled machines, which were crucial for day-to-day operations.
- Worked closely with the mechanical engineering team and trained new operators.
Experience
Light and Climate Control for a Zoo
https://www.wilhelma.de/entdecken/park/themenwelt-detailansicht/terra-australisAutomated Parking System
https://youtu.be/dRIf648ib3oTest Bench for Jet Engine
Driver Development for Communication with Legacy Equipment
Energy Monitoring System
Software Retrofit
Automated Warehouse System
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
West Pomeranian University of Technology - Szczecin, Poland
Certifications
EcoStruxure Plant Certified – Control System
Schneider Electric
Application Developer
AVEVA
AVEVA Application Developer
AVEVA
EcoStruxure Plant Certified – Cybersecurity
Schneider Electric
System Application Developer
Bosch
Robot Programming
TRUMPF
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js
Tools
Beckhoff PLC, TwinCAT PLC, EtherCAT, Visual Studio, Git, Application Servers, Siemens PLC, Jira, MATLAB, VPN, MQTT
Paradigms
REST
Platforms
Windows, AVEVA (formerly Wonderware), OpCon, Wonderware ArchestrA, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), InTouch, Apache2, Raspberry Pi, Linux, Windows CE
Storage
JSON
Languages
KUKA, Python 3, JavaScript, C++, C#, SQL, TypeScript, Lua, Java, C
Frameworks
.NET
Industry Expertise
Cybersecurity
Other
PLC, OPC UA, OPC Server, Ads, Human-machine Interface (HMI), Control Systems, PROFINET, Schneider Electric, CSV, Serial Communication, SCADA, Historian Server, OMI (Operations Management Interface), Octane, Rexroth, Nexeed, Profibus, Trumpf Laser, Robotics, Cognex, Barcode Scanners, RFID, Fortinet, Fortinet Firewall Configuration, Trumpf, Phoenix Contact, KNX, Dali 2, Bluetooth, APC, OAuth, Windows 10 IoT Core, IPC, Software Architecture, Embedded Controllers, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering
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