Juergen S.
Freelance Consultant Engineer - Electrical Safety & HVDC System
Experience
Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer
Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems
I provide high-value consulting services to automotive and energy industry clients, specializing in electrical safety, fault protection, and HVDC system integration. My work helps engineering teams develop safer, standards-compliant, and more efficient products—faster.
Core services:
Electrical safety & fault detection (DC, arc/ground (earth) faults)
HVDC protection strategies & component evaluation
Development-phase technical consultancy (fuses, PSMs, SSRs)
Custom workshops and team enablement
Who I work with:
Tier 1–3 automotive suppliers
EV system OEMs
Renewable energy & battery storage integrators
Professional Reflection & Future Planning
Career Sabbatical / Reflection Period
After a fulfilling 36-year career journey culminating at Littelfuse, I am currently taking a deliberate period to reflect, realign, and prepare for the next professional challenge.
Key focus:
Industry research and trend analysis
Exploring opportunities in leadership, technology, and eMobility
Continued mentorship of aspiring leaders and professionals
Vice President of eMobility Applications
Littelfuse
Leading a global business development and field application engineering team.
Responsible for eMobility application strategy, driving product and technology roadmap.
Products range from components and systems providing passive and active electrical circuit protection, power control & distribution, as well as sensors to make customer products more reliable, efficient, and safe.
Collaborate with offices, R&D centers, and sites in China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Taiwan, UK, and USA.
Serve OEMs, their suppliers (Tier 1, 2, 3), and startups.
Managing Director
Pytic GmbH
Led PYTIC, a joint venture of Littelfuse & Hirtenberger/Astotec focused on innovative products for eMobility and industrial electrical energy storage applications.
Co-developed the Pyro Safety Module (PSM) for 500 V and 1,000 V power classes in advanced electric vehicles, providing faster overcurrent detection and safer battery disconnection to avoid vehicle fires and electric shocks.
Addressed growing demand for safe, reliable products in hybrid-electric and fully electric passenger and commercial vehicles.
Vice President of Business Development
Littelfuse
Led a global, cross-business unit business development team focused on alternate powered vehicles with battery-, hybrid-, or fuel cell–based powertrain and energy storage systems.
Oversaw products including circuit protection, power control & distribution, and sensors designed to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Vice President R&D - Passenger Vehicle Business
Littelfuse
Managed global R&D team developing protection devices and sensors for passenger vehicle applications.
Protection devices include fuses and fuse arrays for low/high current and low/high voltage applications, battery protection, xEV applications, power distribution module fuses (pluggable, bolt-mounted, PCB-mounted).
Sensors include occupant safety applications, cabin comfort/HVAC, transmission box, powered applications (powered tailgates, fluid treatment).
R&D teams located in China, Germany, Lithuania, USA, and Mexico.
Vice President, Automotive Sensor Products
Littelfuse
Responsible for strategic organic growth and M&A plans of the Automotive Sensor Products operational segment.
Managed P&L of the segment.
Managing Director, Automotive Sensor Products
Littelfuse
Merged and integrated the automotive business of Hamlin Inc with Accel AB & UAB to create the Automotive Sensor Products operational segment within Littelfuse.
Defined strategic organic growth and M&A plans for the segment.
Developed strategies for organic and acquisition-driven growth.
Integrated Accel and Hamlin Automotive without losing key players.
Exceeded revenue and growth goals.
Integration Manager - Hamlin Acquisition
Littelfuse
Integrated the automotive business of Hamlin Inc into Littelfuse, building and executing a growth strategy for the Littelfuse sensor business.
Grew sensor business organically and with acquisitions.
Integrated Accel and Hamlin Automotive without losing key players.
Exceeded revenue and growth goals.
Global Director, Accel Group
Littelfuse
Integrated Accel into Littelfuse and executed a growth strategy for the sensor business, targeting organic growth and acquisitions.
Exceeded revenue and operating income goals for Accel.
Identified acquisition targets to support growth plans.
Managed due diligence of the Hamlin acquisition.
Integrated sales and R&D teams of Accel and Hamlin Automotive without losing key players.
Director EMEA Automotive Sales
Littelfuse
Managed EMEA sales department with a >$65 million budget.
Led a team of 8 direct reports, including sales managers and inside sales associates.
Coordinated a global application engineering team located in the US, Germany, China, Japan, and India.
Global Director Automotive Product & Technological Development
Littelfuse
Managed a global R&D team of 34 heads (6 direct reports across 4 countries).
Built global R&D centers in Chicago (US), Piedras Negras (MX), Duensen (Germany), and Lipa City (Philippines).
Merged R&D teams of Littelfuse and Pudenz.
Reduced R&D cost per head by 40%.
Spent over one year as an expat in the US.
Head of R&D
Littelfuse
Led an R&D department of 12 heads.
Increased patents filed from 1 per year to over 10 per year.
Created and drove a product roadmap shifting from commodity to custom-made products.
Developed new products for automotive high-current applications, introducing MasterFuse to the market.
Developed a product family for medium-voltage commercial vehicle applications.
Head of R&D
Wilhelm Pudenz GmbH
Led an R&D department of 12 heads.
Increased patents filed from 1 per year to over 10 per year.
Created and drove a product roadmap shifting from commodity to custom-made products.
Developed new products for automotive high-current applications, introducing MasterFuse to the market.
Developed a family of products for medium-voltage commercial vehicle applications.
Application Engineer
Wilhelm Pudenz GmbH
Provided technical support to automotive customers.
Increased reliability of technical support by creating an Excel-based simulation tool.
Supported company strategy by conducting benchmark studies for management.
Head of Quality Department
Wilhelm Pudenz GmbH
Built a new quality organization and implemented an ISO 9001–based quality system.
Managed a department of 4 associates.
Achieved successful ISO 9001 certification.
Reduced internal scrap rate by 50% (~$160 k/year) by implementing a systematic quality system.
Summary
Enabling Safe, Reliable eMobility | Expert in Electrical Safety & Electrification HVDC Systems | Independent Consultant for OEMs and Tier Product Development Suppliers
With over 30 years of international leadership in eMobility, high-voltage electronics, and safety-critical systems, I now support clients as an independent consulting engineer. My mission: to enable safer, cleaner, and more resilient mobility and energy infrastructures through expert guidance on electrical protection and system design.
Specialized in Electrical Safety for EV & HVDC Applications
From battery and hybrid platforms to HVDC grids, ADAS, and fault detection systems, I’ve led projects spanning circuit protection, pyrotechnic disconnect devices, and safety integration—bringing products from concept to compliance in global markets.
Engineering Partnerships that Deliver Value
I collaborate with OEMs, Tier 1–3 suppliers, and renewable energy integrators to align technology strategies with market needs, regulatory demands, and evolving system requirements. My approach is built on trust, technical rigor, and a deep understanding of stakeholder needs.
Knowledge Transfer & Thought Leadership
Through technical mentoring, and industry panels, I help teams navigate the complexity of electrical protection, energy storage safety, and product development—empowering innovation with clarity and compliance.
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Education
Hochschule Bremen
Dipl.-Ing. // Diploma · Electrical Engineering · Bremen, Germany
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