Bernd Schamberger - Graduate Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer

Q: Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bernd speak?

Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months . Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Graduate Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer at Microvision GmbH .

Q: What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Microvision GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense . Bernd also has some experience in Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Production/Manufacturing , and Research and Development (R&D) . Bernd also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Product Development , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Apr 2020 - Jun 2024

4 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Graduate Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer

Microvision GmbH

Development of opto-mechanical components and assemblies in collaboration with systems and optics development, considering feasibility, installation space, handling, manufacturing aspects and series production suitability
Creation of mechanical studies and consulting to meet customer requirements, detailed design and one-off manufacturing for proof-of-concept of first active samples
Concepts for injection molding tools for initial prototypes and series production
Prototype designs, prototype manufacturing and small-series CNC machining
Design studies for new generations of LiDAR sensors and implementation of special customer requests, considering conventional and future sensor technologies
Design of test, measuring and inspection fixtures, creation of drawings, awarding and supervision of manufacturing
Procurement of special accessories
Derivations for marketing with renderings, turntable animations, explosion simulations and illustrations
Collaboration in static calibration and LiDAR tests
Lab setups and general simulations for lab applications, software-supported alignment
Setup and maintenance of company PDM

Sep 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Graduate Engineer, Designer, Consultant, Project Manager

FERCHAU Engineering GmbH

Consulting and project support for a system supplier of technical equipment, including problem analysis, consulting and technical assistance, with travel to China (Number Four AG, Hamburg)
Design and construction of axle systems (Daimler AG, Hamburg)
Installation space studies for new lightweight versions, implementing electric drive components
Design and optimization of cast parts
Modification designs of bent sheet metal parts
Jigs and fixtures for optical part inspection, creation of frame structures for clay models, master buck structures and individual fixtures in modular lightweight design (Witte-Barskamp AG, Bleckede)

Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

10 months

Lübeck, Germany

Technical Consultant, Project Manager in the Aviation Sector

B/E Aerospace Inc.

Consulting and project support for a system supplier in aerospace, including problem analysis, consulting and technical assistance
Travel to China
Problem analysis and solution finding for negative quality issues during interior production for Airbus at the production site in China

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

5 months

Technical Consultant, Project Manager in Injection Molding

YAZAKI Deutschland Automotive

Took over project responsibility as well as consulting and conceptualizing for the know-how of injection molding tools for large connector part families
Support during tool shop build phases
Travel to Portugal and Croatia

Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

3 years 4 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Technical Employee, Project Leader, Resident Engineer

Kämmerer Engineering Hamburg und Wolfsburg

Project engineer and resident engineer in Wolfsburg on behalf of a client (VW), handling quality issues and ensuring processes up to the functional model inspection
Project management in the tooling division for Airbus A350 interior on behalf of a client
Project management, design, development and technical design of a new generation of forklifts for autonomous logistics processes (STILL) "six-in-one" in compact design (cubeXX) and support from prototype construction to trade fair readiness (CEMAT 2014)
Collaboration in design, development and new technical design of future generations of motorhomes at Bürstner (Kehl) and Niessmann+Bischof (Koblenz)

Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

2 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Branch Manager, Insurance Agent

Verticus AG, Branch Office Hamburg North

Ensuring regional sales of health insurance, property insurance, and financial services
Representing the main branch in Cologne

Oct 1990 - Dec 2009

19 years 3 months

Owner, Managing Director

Schamberger Design Office

Design of injection molding tools
Finite modeling and production-oriented shaping of single parts and assemblies (plastic design)
Technical development and technological design of new innovative products, pilot runs, small series, prototypes
Feasibility studies, design analysis, and design simplification while maintaining full functionality, technical feasibility
Conceptualizing and designing primary forming tools such as injection molding, die casting or silicone molds, considering rheological and thermal analyses
Problem analysis and functional testing of dynamic and static components in conjunction with defined cycle processes
Development and refinement of ideas for custom-made products and special machines, including laser equipment manufacturing, valve construction, indoor logistics, vehicle manufacturing
Patent design, freeform design, and product studies
Scheduling and monitoring of production processes
Delegating work groups or work orders

Dec 1982 - Aug 1987

4 years 9 months

Toolmaker, Mold Maker, NC Programmer

VEB Optima Office Machine Factory, Erfurt

Mold making
Fixture design (hydraulics)
Electrical discharge machining (die sinking and wire EDM)
Gauge manufacturing
Hardening shop
CNC machine programming for AGIE wire erosion and sinker EDM (Leonardo)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (28.5 years), Automotive (28 years), Aerospace and Defense (4 years), and Insurance (2 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Insurance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (33 years), Production (24 years), Research and Development (23.5 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Procurement (4 years), and Quality Assurance (4 years).

Product Development

Production

Research and Development

Project Management

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Skills

Solidworks 2022
Catia V5
Mega Cad
Ms Excel
Siemens Nx 11.0
Ms Access
Creo
Finite Modeling And Tool-oriented Shaping Of Parts And Assemblies
Development And Design Of New Innovative Products, Pilot Runs, Prototypes
Feasibility Studies, Design Analysis And Simplification While Maintaining Full Functionality, Technical Feasibility
Concept And Design Of Primary Forming Tools, Such As Injection Molding, Die-casting Or Silicone Molds, Considering Rheological And Thermal Analyses
Problem Analysis, Function Testing Of Dynamic And Static Components In Relation To Defined Process Cycles
Development And Preparation Of Specifications For Custom Products, Especially Laser Equipment, Lidar Sensors, Valve Assemblies, Indoor Logistics, Vehicle Construction, Motorhomes, Jigs And Fixtures, Production Aids
Patent Design, Freeform Design And Product Studies
Scheduling, Monitoring Manufacturing Processes And Prototyping
Good Knowledge Of Cad Software Solidworks And Catia V5

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

Technical College

Mechanical Engineering, focus on manufacturing technology · Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

IIP Gotha

Electrical Engineering Technology · Gotha, Germany

Oct 1977 - Jun 1981

Skilled worker for production equipment (toolmaker)

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certification as Insurance Broker

IHK

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bernd speak?

Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: Graduate Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Designer, Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Consultant, Project Manager in the Aviation Sector.

What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Graduate Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer at Microvision GmbH.

What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Microvision GmbH.

Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense. Bernd also has some experience in Insurance.

Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Research and Development (R&D). Bernd also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Bernd's education?

Bernd attended Technical College for Mechanical Engineering, focus on manufacturing technology.

Does Bernd have any certificates?

Bernd has 1 certificate: Certification as Insurance Broker.

What is the availability of Bernd?

Bernd is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bernd?

Bernd's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.