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Paul Birth
Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck
Experience
Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsSystems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck
TORC Europe GmbH
Dec 2022 - Jan 2023
2 monthsHW/SW Developer, Trucks Powertrain & SDV Architecture
Daimler Trucks
Jul 2019 - Dec 2022
3 years 6 monthsPHEV Trucks Powertrain Concept Definition
eDrive
- Functional partitioning upon trucks’ software defined architectures (SWdA)
- DT global systems engineering methods and process alignment with functional safety, cyber security, SOTIF
May 2019 - Jul 2019
3 monthsBEV System Engineer
Daimler Trucks Asia (Mitsubishi Fuso)
- BEV concept definition for eCanter truck
- HV safety and functional safety (ISO26262) compliance
- Functional architecture definition of BEV subsystems: eDrive (inverter, eMotor), HV system, charging, HV battery, LV supply, power distribution, energy management, cooling system
Feb 2014 - Nov 2015
1 year 10 monthsE-motor Development (BMW i8, i3)
EVA Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH
- Issue management, test management, root cause analysis of eDrive faults
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (7 years).
Automotive
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (7 years) and Quality Assurance (5.5 years).
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Summary
I am a results-driven team player with a strong curiosity for new technologies, resilience in the face of complexity, and high self-motivation.
My collaborative approach, supported by excellent communication skills, enables me to drive progress and deliver solutions on time.
Skills
- Model-based Systems Engineering
- Autonomous Driving
- Software-defined Vehicles
- E-drive Systems
- Functional Safety (Iso26262)
- High Voltage Safety (Lv123)
- Technical Project Management
- Safe
- Scrum
- Aspice
- Sotif (Iso21448)
- Jira / Confluence
- Cameo / Sysml
- Jama
- Doors Ng
- Canoe/canape
- Medini
- Python
- Preevision
- Driver’s License B/c/ce
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedRussian
AdvancedJapanese
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2010 - May 2013
Technical University of Munich
Master of Science · Mechanical Engineering and Management · Munich, Germany
Oct 2007 - Sep 2010
University of Paderborn
Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering and Management · Paderborn, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Driver’s License B/C/CE
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Where is Paul based?
Paul is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Paul speak?
Paul speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Japanese (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Paul have?
Paul has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Paul has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Paul may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Paul be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Paul would be well-suited for roles such as: Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck, HW/SW Developer, Trucks Powertrain & SDV Architecture, PHEV Trucks Powertrain Concept Definition.
What is Paul's latest experience?
Paul's most recent position is Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck at TORC Europe GmbH.
What companies has Paul worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Paul has worked for TORC Europe GmbH, Daimler Trucks, and eDrive.
Which industries is Paul most experienced in?
Paul is most experienced in industries like Automotive.
Which business areas is Paul most experienced in?
Paul is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT).
Which industries has Paul worked in recently?
Paul has recently worked in industries like Automotive.
Which business areas has Paul worked in recently?
Paul has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT).
What is Paul's education?
Paul holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering and Management from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Management from University of Paderborn.
Does Paul have any certificates?
Paul has 1 certificate: Driver’s License B/C/CE.
What is the availability of Paul?
Paul will be available full-time from June 2026.
What is the rate of Paul?
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