Joachim (Dr.-ing.) F.
Global Chief Engineer Braking & Steering Software Systems Engineering
Experience
Jul 2021 - Present
4 years 6 monthsKoblenz, Germany
HybridDirector System Safety & Product Cybersecurity/Product Governance, Global R&D
ZF
- Leading global safety and cybersecurity strategy for ZF’s full product portfolio: audits, assessments, release recommendations, processes, cybersecurity field monitoring, and incident response
- Since 2025-01-01 additional responsibilities in AI, data privacy, Automotive SPICE
- Governance, Risk & Compliance manager for ZF’s R&D
- Pioneered a data based safety and security culture powered by a company-wide digital platform; currently integrating agentic AI for continuous compliance measurement and incident response
- Managing ~50 employees at 10 global locations; overseeing safety and cybersecurity for hundreds of product developments and 5000+ system/software engineers, impacting all ZF product lines
Aug 2015 - Jun 2021
5 years 11 monthsKoblenz, Germany
Global Chief Engineer Braking & Steering Software Systems Engineering
ZF
- Leading development of the software architecture platform for passenger car steering and braking systems, including teams for software safety and cybersecurity
- Directed software development processes and infrastructure
- Introduced Agile processes (Scrum)
- Managed up to ~100 employees worldwide, providing platform to up to ~100 parallel development projects and major vehicle platforms
Jul 2008 - Jul 2015
7 years 1 monthKoblenz, Germany
Engineering Manager Base Software Development
ZF
- Led the safety-critical software platform for Slip Control Systems and Electronic Parking Brake and its development environment (configuration and change management, continuous build and integration)
- Managed ~50 employees
- Technical management of large-scale customer projects (BMW, Daimler, VW et al.)
Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
6 monthsSaarbrücken, Germany
Lecturer Mechatronic Systems
htw saar, University of Applied Sciences
- Taught Mechatronic Systems course during the summer term
Apr 2006 - Jun 2008
2 years 3 monthsRegensburg, Germany
Manager Advanced Development - Control Engineering
Continental
- Model-based system and software engineering
- Brake-by-wire, belt load limiters, electrical motors
Dec 2001 - Mar 2006
4 years 4 monthsSaarbrücken, Germany
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Process Automation, Saarland University
- Conducted research and teaching in control engineering, robotics, inertial navigation systems, and image processing
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 yearsKarlsruhe, Germany
Trainer Internet Search Strategies
Professional Education Center, University of Karlsruhe
- Delivered two seminars on Internet Search Strategies
Jan 1999 - Jul 2000
1 year 7 monthsKarlsruhe, Germany
Student Researcher
Chair for Theoretical Electrical Engineering, University of Karlsruhe
- Worked on sensor fusion and Kalman filters, wave digital filters, and ADA programming
Summary
Experienced engineering leader with a strong background in safety, cybersecurity, and software systems for the automotive industry. Throughout my career I have led highly skilled teams in developing reliable, innovative, and compliant software platforms for embedded systems as well as for cloud-based CI/CD environments and governance platforms.
Expertise in agile processes, technical governance, and digital transformation to support complex projects around the world. I have successfully managed global teams and guided critical projects, ensuring the highest standards across major vehicle platforms.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Oct 1998 - Oct 2001
University of Karlsruhe (TH)
Honors degree · Electrical Engineering/Control Theory · Germany · 1,1
Sep 1996 - Sep 1998
Saarland University
Pre-degree · Electrical Engineering/Control Theory · Germany · 1,1
Oct 1986 - Jun 1995
Realgymnasium Völklingen
High School Diploma · Germany · 1,0
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