Jürgen Kaiser - Project Management and System Architecture

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

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

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Chinese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Project Management and System Architecture at 3E-motion Ventures GmbH .

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

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for 3E-motion Ventures GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing . Jürgen also has some experience in Agriculture , Education , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) . Jürgen also has some experience in Operations , Research and Development (R&D) , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Mettenheim, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Speyer, Germany

Project Management and System Architecture

3E-motion Ventures GmbH

Managed and developed the system architecture for the INEOS Grenadier model year 2028/29, ensuring interaction of all E/E system components according to GB/T 32960.
Developed a product reference model for the entire E/E system of the vehicle.
Coordinated requirements for Battery Management Systems (BMS) between OEM and suppliers at SYS.1 and SYS.2 levels for VW and Porsche.
Created and aligned requirements for BMS fan control and OBD within Polarion.
Developed a secure system architecture for steer-by-wire systems, including ECU hardware, software, and communication.
Integrated various process design approaches from CARIAD, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), FUSE/FAME, and RFLP, with ASPICE requirements.
Created a process model in ESCAPE mapping essential components of SAFe onto ASPICE.
Served as Lead Architect for electric drive development, focusing on parklock and cooling and lubrication functions for Mercedes AMG.
Analyzed requirements in Integrity and developed functional models in UML using Enterprise Architect.
Developed generic models for parklock and cooling functions, including sequence diagrams and a navigation model for the overall project.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Speyer, Germany

Project Management

3E-motion Ventures GmbH

Analyzed requirements in DOORS and modeled the functional architecture of infotainment systems, driver displays, and operating units for the VW Group MQB and MEB platforms using PREEvision.
Transformed the document-based engineering process into a model-based functional architecture development process.
Developed generic models for infotainment functions such as navigation and radio, and exported them to the Signal Application Tool (SBT).
Specified a vehicle-wide data model for future E/E systems to manage communication between ECUs, displays, and infrastructure (M2M/M2x).
Developed a generalized data model in UML based on AUTOSAR rules for software components and interfaces, replacing traditional CANdb methods.

Apr 2014 - May 2017

3 years 2 months

Shanghai, China

Integrated Engineering Process Consultant

3E-motion Ventures GmbH

Introduced a completely model-based, integrated engineering process for the development of vehicle electronics systems at a major Chinese automobile manufacturer.
Integrated all process phases from feature design and functional development to bus communication (CAN, LIN), electrical circuit diagrams, and serial code.
Implemented the Virtual Solution Design methodology based on the ESCAPE engineering system.
Developed transformation tools including Excel-ESCAPE, CANdb-ESCAPE, and integrated them with EBcable, Simulink, and Raptor.
Automated the generation of all specification documents and electrical circuit diagrams directly from the model.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

5 years

Speyer, Germany

Project Management

3E-motion Ventures GmbH

Modeled the software architecture for the MQB2020 display for all VW Group vehicles using UML and Enterprise Architect.
Linked software artifacts with requirements imported from DOORS and modeled according to SPES (Function, Technical, and Logical Views).
Managed an international team of five employees using a toolchain including JIRA, GIT, Sourcetree, and Lemontree.
Analyzed and modeled the software architecture for an ASIL-B(C) control unit to achieve ASPICE Level 2.
Created a hardware/software model of the ECU using ESCAPE, providing traceability from sensor to actuator.
Designed the E/E system architecture for a new vehicle platform shared by multiple brands, focusing on secure real-time data access.
Defined a new system architecture based on a Data Objects Master on a vehicle gateway and specified implementation-independent bus protocols for CAN, LIN, Flexray, and Ethernet.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Germany

Project Manager and System Architect

3E-motion Ventures GmbH

Designed a new E/E system architecture for a global leader in agricultural machinery, incorporating M2M requirements and Ethernet technology.
Developed a system architecture for the entire product range, including combine harvesters and tractors, to increase performance and reduce life-cycle costs.
Documented the current state of ECU software through manual C-code analysis and automatic transformation of Simulink models using SL2FUN.
Created functional models for all vehicle types using ESCAPE to analyze IO channels, sensors, and electrical components for functional safety.
Analyzed the software and system architecture of a two-processor touchscreen operating display for combine harvesters and foragers.
Performed failure effects analysis and fault back tracking to optimize the E/E architecture for all machines.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2024

15 years

Speyer, Germany

Managing Director and Founder

3E-motion Ventures GmbH

Led the development of the ESCAPE integrated engineering platform for the functional design of complex embedded systems.
Developed the ESCAPEpro and ESCAPElight platforms, now used as leading tools for large-scale embedded system design.
Automated the generation of electrical circuit diagrams by coupling functional architecture models with wiring and harness design in cooperation with AUCOTEC.
Developed the 3E-volution electric vehicle (Class L7) with a camping body, featuring a battery-swap system and touch-screen HMI.
Managed the development of CAN2FUN and SL2FUN tools for model-to-model transformation between CANdb, MATLAB-Simulink, and XML-based reference models.
Implemented model-based design for real-time communication (CAN, LIN) in vehicles, reducing validation time from months to days for clients like Chery Exeed.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

6 years

Graz, Austria

Lecturer

Graz University of Technology

Held lectures on real-time bus communication systems at the Institute of Computer Engineering.

Jan 2003 - Dec 2010

8 years

Speyer, Germany

Project Manager

3E-motion Ventures / Capeware Technologies

Specified the complete engineering process for E/E systems at BMW (AIDA project), integrating 5,000 users via PDM/PLM.
Analyzed BMW chassis software (ICM) and developed a transformation tool for automated function model generation from Simulink code.
Developed an architecture design and evaluation tool for PSA/Delphi, including automatic configuration for CAN and LIN bus systems.
Specified data requirements for verifying the compatibility of electronic control units at BMW.
Analyzed the airbag system implementation for the BMW 7 Series by creating a graphical representation of C-code using ESCAPE function models.
Conducted fault analysis for BMW E60 and PL2 series, transforming onboard network database (BNDB) data into functional models for workshop diagnosis.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2004

5 years

Speyer, Germany

Project Manager

John Deere

Led the re-engineering of C-code for three ECUs of a new tractor series, including the user interface, park lock, and transmission controllers.
Visualized all C functions as functional components and presented data types and data flow between function instances.
Created a functional network of the ECUs and a software type library.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1999

8 years

Mannheim, Germany

Management Positions and Department Leader

ABB Transportation / ADtranz

Led the creation of the standardized CAPE/C engineering system for all international organizational units developing embedded systems for rail vehicles.
Developed the KEVIN knowledge-based diagnosis system for rail vehicles, reducing residence times in workshops by 30%.
Managed cross-border development teams with up to 30 members from Switzerland, Sweden, and Germany.
Introduced the IEC 61131 standard for standardized software development in rail vehicles.
Developed an emulator for the MVB bus processor and PC-based driver displays for ICE, trams, and metros.
Managed organizational change at ABB Henschel Germany to flatten hierarchies and reduce decision-making times.
Optimized development and production processes through Time Based Management (TBM) involving 16 expert teams.

Jan 1986 - Dec 1991

6 years

Mannheim, Germany

Remote

Project Manager

ABB Network Control

Developed a new generation of Remote Terminal Units (RTU200 and RTU210) with full functional compatibility and decentralized data preprocessing.
Managed a cross-border development team from Germany and Norway, establishing confidence through onsite cooperation.
Designed a redundant bus system for RTU200 with event buffering on each control unit and automatic failover.
Developed a PC-based test tool for automated equipment testing and a PC interface card for the RTU family.
Developed communication reports for safe switching of high-voltage switches, including special handshake protocols.
Introduced SMD production technology in development and at the electronics production site in Eberbach.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (22 years), Manufacturing (15 years), Information Technology (15 years), Agriculture (7 years), Education (6 years), and Energy (6 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Agriculture

Education

Energy

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (39 years), Project Management (30 years), Information Technology (23 years), Operations (8 years), Research and Development (6 years), and Production (6 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Research and Development

Production

Summary

Jürgen Kaiser studied communications engineering at the FHT Mannheim. He worked for ABB for 19 years in management positions in the power plant control technology, automation, network control technology and transportation segments. He founded several software companies such as MegaTools, Cape-Ware and 3E-motion Ventures. Among other things, he was co-founder and chairman of the supervisory board of SHE Informationstechnologie AG. Jürgen Kaiser is a well-known expert and pioneer in the methodology of functional development. He introduced this engineering process at ABB DaimlerChrysler Transportation (now Bombardier) back in the 1990s and invented “Virtual Solution Design” together with Dr Christian Zeidler / ABB Research Heidelberg.

Skills

Functional Development Methodology, Virtual Solution Design (Escape, Preevision)
Integration Of The Entire E/e Engineering Process Based On Reference Models
E/e System Architecture Design (Automotive, Agricultural Machinery, Rail Vehicles)
Development Of Innovative Ev Concepts, Prototype Building (3evolution)
Development Of Control Units (Hw & Sw), Microcontroller Programming
Bus Systems Can, Lin, Flexray, Mvb, Iso Bus, Sae J1939, Tt-ethernet, Ethercat, Knx
Standards Spice, Autosar, Xml/xslt, Iec 61131, Odx, Uml, Vector, Gb/t 32960
Toolchain (Candb, Canoe, Candela, Osek, Preevision, …)
Model-based Development (Uml, Matlab Simulink, Preevision, Raptor, …)
Ms Office, Ms Project, Enterprise Architect, Preevision, Doors, Integrity, Git, Jira
Model-to-model Transformation, Automatic Document Generation
Sae
Gfse / Incose
German Chamber Of Commerce Shanghai
Vda Working Group Steer-by-wire, Brake-by-wire (Guest)

Languages

German

Native

Chinese

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1976 - Jun 1980

FHT Mannheim

Diploma Engineer, specialization: Automation Engineering · Communications Engineering · Mannheim, Germany

Feudenheim High School Mannheim

Mannheim, Germany

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Where is Jürgen based?

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

What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Chinese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management and System Architecture, Project Management, Integrated Engineering Process Consultant.

What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Project Management and System Architecture at 3E-motion Ventures GmbH.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for 3E-motion Ventures GmbH.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing. Jürgen also has some experience in Agriculture, Education, and Energy.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT). Jürgen also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development (R&D), and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen holds a Master in Communications Engineering from FHT Mannheim.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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