Hi, I'm Max

Undergraduate studies with focus on Engineering Mechanics, Mathematics, Thermodynamics, CAD, Industrial Engineering and Technology Management. Curriculum
Bachelor's thesis with Magna Powertrain and the Institute of Automotive Engineering:
"Interaction of Mechatronic Systems in the Drivetrain" (in German)

• Working student in the technical area of chassis and powertrain engineering
• Support the vehicle integration of future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• 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

• Working student in the program management of global product programs
• Coordination of interfaces between engineering, sales, production and procurement
• Assistant 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)

• 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
• Support in the overall planning and operation of development vehicles and tests

• 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

• 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)

I tested functional endurance cars, prototypes, development and pre-series vehicles as part of the data set management and motor development / calibration. Mainly for cars of the BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG). Measured and recorded OBD values, parameters of the engine control unit and from other sensors in the engine and exhaust system with INCA during the test drives.

Responsible for the overall design and 3D modeling of a 35 m (115 ft) yacht with four decks: Planning of all four decks, interior and exterior design, planning of the installation pipes (power, water, IT, media..). Creation of high-resolution, photo-realistic renderings for product images. From the Home Office and in the shipyard on site on the Maldives.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Support the Quality Management Officer and Chief 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