Precision Engineering Backed by Long-Term Partnership
ECKLEBE is a German-founded automation company with 35+ years of experience providing tailored engineering solutions and supporting efficient operations for global facilities. Since our founding in 1990, we have become a full-service partner who helps customers across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia optimize and automate their industrial systems.
As a family business, we are committed to responsible engineering that builds lasting systems, fosters trust-based partnerships, and delivers long-term value. Through our U.S. entity, ECKLEBE Automation Inc., we extend this expertise to North American manufacturers, plant operators, and system integrators, offering the local presence, responsiveness, and support required for U.S. operations.
Three Decades of Growth, Innovation, and Expansion.
From a small engineering office in northern Germany to a transatlantic automation partner serving customers across five continents. Here is how we got here.
Built to Keep Your Project Moving Around the Clock
Our transatlantic "follow the sun" model means your project never stops moving. On the German side, Dr. Ecklebe's teams in Berlin and Wernigerode handle engineering, panel building, software development, commissioning support, extended service, and administrative support. On the U.S. side, ECKLEBE Automation Inc., in Atlanta, manages sales, engineering, system adoption and extension, commissioning, after-sales, service, and spare parts. Together, both teams operate as one, so your project keeps moving even when your local business day ends.
Near-24/7 Availability
With teams operating across time zones, critical support and project momentum don't stop when your workday ends.
Faster Project Timelines
Smart sourcing, joint teams, and digital twin capabilities compress project schedules without cutting corners.
Lower Costs
Efficient resource management and transatlantic sourcing flexibility keep project costs competitive without compromising the quality of German engineering.
Local Presence, Global Depth
A U.S.-based team that understands North American standards, codes, and customer expectations, backed by decades of European industrial expertise.
The Experts Behind Every Project
Our team combines decades of German engineering expertise with North American industry knowledge, bringing the right skills to every project, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Andreas Ecklebe
Director and CEO
Andreas Ecklebe
Director and CEO
Dr. Andreas Ecklebe is the President of Ecklebe Automation Inc. He is a German-trained electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and technology executive with 20+ years of expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and power electronics.
During his professional career he had engineering roles at SMS Group and Alstom Power Conversion and later on a leadship role at ABB Corporate Research in Switzerland. In 2013, he founded Dr. Ecklebe Engineering GmbH, focusing on electrical infrastructure solutions for utilities and railway applications. He is the majority shareholder and President of Dr. Ecklebe GmbH, a Germany-based system integrator delivering customized automation, electrical engineering, and digital solutions for complex industrial environments. In 2025, he founded Ecklebe Automation Inc. to expand the company’s automation and integration expertise into the North American market.
Andreas holds a Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in electrical engineering from Otto-von-Guericke University.
Carlos Siso
U.S. Country Manager
Carlos Siso
U.S. Country Manager
Carlos Siso is the U.S. Country Manager of Ecklebe Automation Inc., where he leads the company’s expansion and market development across the United States.
With more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation, Carlos has held leadership roles at global companies including Siemens, ABB, and Honeywell. His expertise spans solution sales, business development, and strategic growth across industries such as Oil & Gas, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing.
Carlos holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska, a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and Marketing from Simón Bolívar University, and a certification in Finance and Accounting from Rice University. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in German.
Built on Certified Partnerships and Trusted Relationships
Our partnerships with leading technology providers and industry organizations give our customers access to the best platforms, tools, and expertise, backed by certifications that reflect the highest standards in industrial automation.
Everything you want to know about ECKLEBE
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What is the relationship between Dr. Ecklebe and ECKLEBE Automation Inc.?
ECKLEBE Automation Inc. is the U.S. entity of Dr. Ecklebe GmbH, a German industrial automation company founded in 1990. Dr. Ecklebe is headquartered in Wernigerode, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin and Magdeburg. ECKLEBE Automation Inc. was established in Atlanta, GA, to bring Dr. Ecklebe's engineering expertise directly to North American customers, supported by a dedicated local team for sales, engineering, commissioning, and support. Explore the industries we serve. A retrofit, on the other hand, modernizes specific components of an existing system (control hardware, drives, safety systems, electrical panels) while preserving the parts that still have productive life. The right choice depends on the age and condition of your current infrastructure, your production targets, and your long-term asset strategy. Contact us to discuss which approach is right for your facility.
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How long has ECKLEBE been in business?
Dr. Ecklebe was founded on July 1, 1990, giving us more than 35 years of specialized industrial automation experience. During that time, we have grown from a small engineering office in northern Germany to a transatlantic automation partner with locations in Wernigerode, Magdeburg, Berlin, and Atlanta. We deliver more than 500 automation projects per year across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Learn more about what we do
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How does the transatlantic model actually work in practice?
Think of it as two expert teams working in sequence rather than in parallel: Our German side (Berlin HQ and Wernigerode Plant) handles: Engineering depth and software development Panel building and manufacturing Extended service and administrative support Our U.S. side (Atlanta, GA) handles: Sales and local engineering System adoption, extension, and commissioning After-sales, service and spare parts Because our teams span multiple time zones, your project keeps moving even when your local business day ends. Smart sourcing between Europe and the U.S. also keeps costs competitive without sacrificing the German engineering quality our customers rely on. Contact us to discuss how we can work together.
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What does it mean to be a Siemens Solution Partner?
The Siemens Solution Partner certification is one of the most rigorous in the industrial automation industry. It confirms that a company has demonstrated deep technical expertise, a qualified engineering team, and a proven track record of successful Siemens implementations. Dr. Ecklebe has held Siemens Solution Partner status in Germany for more than 25 years and we are one of only a handful of partners worldwide certified in Machine and Line Simulation, reflecting our specialized capability in building industrial digital twins. U.S. certification is currently in progress. Learn more about what we do.
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What other certifications and partnerships does ECKLEBE hold?
Our certifications and partnerships include: Siemens Solution Partner for Automation, Drives & Electrical Systems (25+ years) SIL 3 Safety Compliance UL-certified panel fabrication (U.S.-based) AVEVA Registered System Integrator Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork member Additional ecosystem partners: Cybelec (Infranor Group), e.CON power solutions, Comau
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Where are ECKLEBE's offices located?
We operate from four locations across two continents: Wernigerode, Germany: Headquarters and main production facility Berlin, Germany: Technical office Magdeburg, Germany: Technical office Atlanta, GA, U.S.: ECKLEBE Automation Inc., our North American headquarters
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Is ECKLEBE a family business?
Yes. Dr. Ecklebe has operated as a family business since its founding in 1990. For us, that means being responsible to our customers, our employees, and our partners while building stable, long-term relationships based on performance and trust rather than short-term transactional thinking. That culture is something we carry into every project we deliver, on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Is ECKLEBE part of a larger group?
Yes. Dr. Ecklebe GmbH is a member of the SK Group, a broader industrial and technology group. Membership in the SK Group gives us access to additional resources, partnerships, and capabilities, while maintaining the focused, customer-first culture of a family business.
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