Michał Rąpała — Robotics engineer. After hours: large language models (LLMs)

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// PROFILE

ROBOTICS· professionally

For over a decade I've worked as a robotics engineer in the automotive industry.

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I specialize in preparing production process simulations in Process Simulate, meeting the requirements of clients such as BMW, Volkswagen, Magna, and Volvo. For several years I have also led simulation teams.

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AI· learning after hours

I explore large language models (LLMs) and how they are changing the way we work.

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I see in them a shift similar to what robotization brought to factories: machines take over repetitive work, while people focus on goals, decisions and quality. I treat them as a modern tool: for building applications and automating tasks, from idea to working solution.

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// ABOUT ME

Michał Rąpała
Offline / Online
10+
Years of experience
15+
Projects
8
OEM Standards
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Possibilities

I live and work in Silesia and graduated from the Silesian University of Technology. Since 2014 I have specialized in robotics for the automotive industry – on projects for plants across Europe and in the USA, following the standards of eight manufacturers: from BMW and Volkswagen to JLR and Volvo.

For several years, I have been a project team leader in the simulation area – managing projects from the pre-engineering stage, coordinating tasks, client standards, and model quality. I have worked in both smaller teams (3–5 people) and larger structures (up to 10 people), responsible for the entire simulation area.

I also gained experience in online programming of industrial robots – mainly KUKA (P1 certificate) and ABB – which allows me to better anticipate limitations and optimize processes in the design phase even before implementation.

I value a practical approach, clear communication, and well-organized collaboration. In my work, I increasingly use AI-based tools that streamline data analysis, documentation preparation, and the automation of repetitive engineering tasks.

// EXPERIENCE

[02] Positions
  1. Senior Simulation Robotics Engineer

    Chropynska Polska | May 2023 – Present

    As a robotics simulation engineer, I perform tasks related to the preparation, management, and optimization of projects in the engineering phase for the automotive industry. My responsibilities include:

    • >leading a project team,
    • >creating and managing simulations of robotic stations in Process Simulate according to client standards,
    • >offline programming of industrial robots (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc),
    • >selection of equipment and tools based on process assumptions,
    • >solving process problems and quality control of designed processes,
    • >communication with the client and suppliers – reporting progress, clarifying the scope of work.
  2. Unit Leader / Robotics Engineer

    QT Swiss Engineering | May 2014 – April 2023 (over 10 years)

    Unit Leader: January 2017 – April 2023

    Robotics Engineer: May 2014 – January 2017

    Responsible for various simulation projects and robot programming for automotive industry clients.

Skills

Simulation Software

ProcessSimulate (++)ProcessDesigner (++)DELMIAV5 (+)RobCad (+)

Robot Programming

KUKA (Offline/Online, P1)Fanuc (Offline)ABB (Offline/Online)

Automotive Standards

VWMagnaBMWJLRVolvoAudiOpelDaimler

Team Management

PlanningDelegationPrioritizationTime ManagementMonitoring

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingConflict ManagementEmpathy

Certifications

  • ✓KUKA Robot Programming 1
  • ✓VASS-AUDI AGexpired

// SELECTED WORKS

BMW iX3 "Neue Klasse"
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BMW iX3 "Neue Klasse"

Projects

The iX3 is BMW's new, fully electric premium SUV built on the revolutionary Neue Klasse platform, debuting in 2025/2026. It stands out with minimalist design echoing classic BMWs from decades past, an advanced 800V architecture, and a battery delivering up to 805 km range per WLTP.

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Mercedes-Benz "G-Klasse"
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Mercedes-Benz "G-Klasse"

Projects

My most demanding and flagship project: robots in body-in-white (BIW) production of the legendary G-Class, built by Magna Steyr in Graz since 1979. From 2017 to 2023 I programmed KUKA robots online – spot welding, stud welding and adhesive bonding – as line leader.

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