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Christian Döbel
Professor of Automation and Control Engineering
Experience
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 2 monthsEisenach, Germany
Professor of Automation and Control Engineering
Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach
- Structuring and preparing lectures, exercises, seminars, and lab experiments
- Initiating and carrying out industry-related research projects (including third-party funding)
- Scientific publications in various journals and at conferences
- Leading the Steinbeis Transfer Center "Integrated Systems and Digital Transformation"
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 yearsErfurt, Germany
Team Lead Software and Systems Development
Qundis GmbH
- Technical and disciplinary responsibility for up to 10 employees (assigning staff to projects, training, etc.)
- Strategic direction of embedded software development (platform and own customer projects, budget planning, personnel planning)
- Initiating and leading key customer projects and strategically important applications
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
5 yearsRudolstadt, Germany
Group Leader of the Polymer Electronics Research Group and Deputy Department Head for Functional Polymer Systems
Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoffforschung (TITK)
- Direct (technical and disciplinary) personnel responsibility for 10 employees
- Planning the strategic direction of the R&D department of polymer electronics (projects, budgets, staff)
- Acquisition and support of strategic customers
- Initiating and leading key customer projects
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 yearsArnstadt, Germany
Development Engineer, Module Electronics for Smart Photovoltaic Systems
Bosch Solar Energy
- Planning and responsibility for field tests
- Lifetime testing and system characterization of a solar module-based control system
- Leading systematic failure analysis (A and C samples)
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 yearsEisenach, Germany
Test Engineer and Head of the Development Lab
Bosch Fahrzeugelektrik Eisenach
- Product optimization and validation
- Responsibility for quality and reliability testing of active sensors
- Supporting Six Sigma and preparing 8D reports
- Setting up and leading a development lab (€0.5M)
- Responsible for technical customer documentation and test specifications
- Implementing a lab management system
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 yearsAbstatt, Germany
Software and system development for ESP control units
Robert Bosch Abstatt
- Software development for diagnostic communication
- First implementation of UDS diagnostics via FlexRay in the BMW customer project
- Close coordination with the BMW customer
- Implementation of AUTOSAR components (pilot)
- Support for HIL testers and proof of test coverage
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 yearBeijing, China
Study assignment in an international project
Fraunhofer Representative Office Beijing
- Simulation of the water supply of the city of Beijing using MATLAB/Simulink (for the 2008 Olympic Games)
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 yearCharleston, United States
Internship in the ESP development department
Robert Bosch LLC
- Development of hardware and software for durability testers of ESP control units
- Requirements engineering for new test systems
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
2 yearsEisenach, Germany
Internships and working student position in the pressure sensor production department
Bosch Vehicle Electronics Eisenach
- Design and implementation of software for quality improvement in production
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 yearIlmenau, Germany
Research assistant
Ilmenau University of Technology
- Development of an evaluation system for lab experiments
Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
3 yearsSömmerda, Germany
Freelance Journalist
Thüringer Allgemeine
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (10 years), Education (9 years), Manufacturing (7 years), Chemical (5 years), Energy (4 years), and Media and Entertainment (3 years).
Automotive
Education
Manufacturing
Chemical
Energy
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Research and Development (19 years), Project Management (18 years), Quality Assurance (10 years), Product Development (9 years), Information Technology (7 years), and Strategy (6 years).
Research and Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Product Development
Information Technology
Strategy
Skills
- International Software Development Projects (Cmmi-level 3 ... 5)
- Organization Of International Research And Development Projects
- Extensive It And Software Development Skills
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedRussian
IntermediateSpanish
ElementaryLatin
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
Technische Universität Ilmenau
PhD (Dr.-Ing.) · Smart home systems based on behavior learning methods · Ilmenau, Germany
Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
Fernuniversität Hagen
Distance learning in Environmental Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Hagen, Germany
Oct 2004 - Jun 2005
University of Nottingham
Exchange semester for Master's in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science · Electrical Engineering and Computer Science · Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Certifications & licenses
CMMI-SE/SW Maturity Level 3
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Where is Christian based?
Christian is based in Waltershausen, Germany.
What languages does Christian speak?
Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Latin (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Christian have?
Christian has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Christian be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Professor of Automation and Control Engineering, Team Lead Software and Systems Development, Group Leader of the Polymer Electronics Research Group and Deputy Department Head for Functional Polymer Systems.
What is Christian's latest experience?
Christian's most recent position is Professor of Automation and Control Engineering at Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach.
What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Christian has worked for Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach.
Which industries is Christian most experienced in?
Christian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Manufacturing. Christian also has some experience in Chemical, Energy, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.
Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?
Christian is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Christian also has some experience in Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.
Which industries has Christian worked in recently?
Christian has recently worked in industries like Education.
Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?
Christian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Christian's education?
Christian holds a Doctorate in Smart home systems based on behavior learning methods from Technische Universität Ilmenau, a Master in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of Nottingham and a Bachelor in Control Engineering from Technische Universität Ilmenau.
Does Christian have any certificates?
Christian has 1 certificate: CMMI-SE/SW Maturity Level 3.
What is the availability of Christian?
Christian is immediately available for suitable projects.
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