Hi, I'm Max

BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration

Co-founder and CEO, Technology and Innovation

Development of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems

• Working student in the technical area of chassis and powertrain engineering
• Systems engineering and integration of future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
• Adaptation of development processes based on future strategies and business models
• Concepts for the integration and validation of future fully autonomous driving systems
• Support in the area of functional safety (ISO 26262) in concept development
• Assist the team leader for ADAS integration and chassis/powertrain in various projects

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Program Management, Electrification and AWD

• Working student in the program management of global product programs
• Coordination of interfaces between engineering, sales, production and procurement
• Support of the Program Managers and the Director Program Management Europe
• Participation in customer meetings with change, schedule and offer negotiations
• Integration in SE teams with resource planning and tracking of different topics
• Support in the management of various product programs over the product life cycle from concept and acquisition to the end of production (regarding quality, timing and costs)

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Vehicle Engineering, Testing and Quality BEV (Taycan)

• Support the team leader prototype management and testing BEV and sports car series
• Analysis and optimization of global vehicle testing strategies and endurance test plans
• Preparation of documents for presentation to the executive management of Porsche
• Participation in budget planning and controlling of the BEV project (engineering)
• Assistance in the Department of overall vehicle engineering, testing and quality
• Involvement in SE teams, E-Department control cycles and series committees
• Evaluation of market analysis, charging infrastructure and customer field data
• Planning of the endurance and complete vehicle tests of the first BEV derivative

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Engineering Project Management, AWD and eDrive

• Working student in the technical overall engineering project management
• Supporting the Project Managers (technical & integration) and Department Manager
• Resource planning and controlling of projects (budget, work packages and time)
• Technical guidance in a variety of custom powertrain projects (axles and transfer cases)
• Cost and forecast analyzes as well as scheduling of projects (also with OEM)
• Support the daily operations with the system integration in project management

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Powertrain Engineering, Transmission Mechanics and Testing

• Planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of powertrain tests
• Dimensioning and designing hydraulic components in the clutch and transmission
• Documentation and evaluation of diagnostic findings and benchmark tests
• Organization and assistance in test setups (development vehicle & test bench)
• Coordination of parts / development parts logistics and test stand commissioning
• Support daily business operations and continuous contact with other departments: workshop, construction, application and suppliers (and across internal plants)

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Test Driver

• Testing of functional endurance runners, prototype and pre-series vehicles within the framework of data record management of engine development and calibration
• Measurement and recording of parameters of the control units and other sensors in the engine and exhaust system using ETAS INCA during test drives

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Lead Yacht Designer

• Responsible for the overall design and construction of a 35m long ship
• Deck planning of the four decks, complete exterior and interior design
• Planning of supply lines and installations (electricity, water, IT)
• Creation of photorealistic renderings for product and advertising images
• Project work in the home office and on site at the shipyard in the Maldives

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Research and Development

• Prototype development and optimization of tank and SCR systems
• Test report, sampling (PSW) in accordance with PPAP
• Creation of multi-language presentations and work instructions
• Participation in meetings with the OEM: Decision and implementation of actions
• Creation of standardized DVP&Rs for all product groups, based on diverse customer requirements, specifications and international standards.

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Project and Process Management Support

• Project planning and simulations of photovoltaic systems and LED light technology
• Building automation: Creation of visualizations, graphical user interfaces and logics for the GIRA HomeServer. KNX-Bus and interface programming.
• Graphic design and web development

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Prototype Manufacturing and Test Laboratory

• Research, prototyping and development of filler caps and SCR systems
• Creation of a test and time plan for a complete product release (DVP&R)
• Measurements in the test laboratory, validations, development and series tests
• Analysis, result interpretations, documentation and preparing presentations

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Quality Management and Quality Assurance

• Quality assurance and optimization of radiator caps and valves
• Machine and process capability investigations (cpk)
• Production scrap analysis and documentation with tolerance studies
• Production scrap reduction of 15% by process optimization in the manufactory on locations in Germany, Austria and Slovakia

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Production, Assembly and Quality Assurance

• Cooperation in production, hardening shop, final assembly and quality control
• Testing of engine control and transmission gears on measuring machines

Communication Designer

• Design of print, digital and online products for Mercedes-Benz
• Creation of the trade fair appearance for Herrenknecht

Work Experience Internship

• Work in the Performance Studio on vehicle customization
• Assistance with assembly for the Mercedes-AMG G-Class