Juergen Scheele - Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer

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

Q: What languages does Juergen speak?

Juergen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Juergen have?

Juergen has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Juergen has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Juergen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Juergen's latest experience?

Juergen's most recent position is Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer at Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems .

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

In recent years, Juergen has worked for Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems , Career Sabbatical / Reflection Period , Littelfuse , and Pytic GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Energy . Juergen also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Research and Development . Juergen also has some experience in Sales , Finance , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Sales , and Product Development .

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Bremen, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Bremen, Germany

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

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

2 months

Bremen, Germany

Professional Reflection & Future Planning

Career Sabbatical / Reflection Period

Industry research and trend analysis
Exploring opportunities in leadership, technology, and eMobility
Continued mentorship of aspiring leaders and professionals

Nov 2022 - Jul 2025

2 years 9 months

Vice President Of eMobility Applications

Littelfuse

Leading a global business development and field application engineering team.
Empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world by being responsible for eMobility application strategy and 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 our customers' products more reliable, efficient, and safe.
Offices, R&D centers, and sites worked with are located in China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Taiwan, UK, and USA.
Customers range from OEMs, their suppliers (Tier 1, 2, 3), and start-ups.

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 6 months

Hirtenberg, Austria

Managing Director

Pytic GmbH

PYTIC (a JV of Littelfuse & Hirtenberger/Astotec) focused on development and distribution of innovative products for eMobility and industrial electrical energy storage applications.
Collaborated to develop the Pyro Safety Module (PSM) for 500 V and 1 000 V power classes, offering faster detection of overcurrent events for safer battery disconnection.
Addressed strong demand for safe, reliable products in hybrid and fully electric vehicle markets.

Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

3 years 1 month

Vice President Of Business Development

Littelfuse

Leading a global, cross–business unit business development team with a focus on alternate powered vehicles that contain a battery-, hybrid- or fuel cell–based powertrain and energy storage system.
Products range from circuit protection, power control & distribution as well as sensors to make our customers' products more reliable, efficient, and safe.

Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

9 months

Vice President R&D - Passenger Vehicle Business

Littelfuse

Responsible for leading a global R&D team that develops protection devices and sensors for passenger vehicle applications.
Protection devices include fuses and fuse arrays for low and high current applications as well as low and high voltage applications, battery protection, xEV applications, fuses for power distribution modules, pluggable, bolt mounted or PCB mounted.
Sensors include sensors for occupant safety applications, cabin comfort/HVAC, transmission box, powered applications like powered tailgates, and fluid treatment.
The R&D teams are located in China, Germany, Lithuania, USA, and Mexico.

Feb 2015 - Feb 2019

4 years 1 month

Vice President, Automotive Sensor Products

Littelfuse

Responsible for strategic organic growth plan and strategic M&A plan of Littelfuse' Automotive Sensor Products operational segment.
Responsible for P&L of Littelfuse' Automotive Sensor Products operational segment.

Jun 2013 - Feb 2015

1 year 9 months

Managing Director, Automotive Sensor Products

Littelfuse

Merged and integrated the automotive business of Hamlin Inc with Accel AB & UAB to create Littelfuse' Automotive Sensor Products operational segment within the Automotive Business Unit of Littelfuse Inc.
Responsible for strategic organic growth plan and strategic M&A plan of Automotive Sensor Products operational segment.
Responsible for P&L of Automotive Sensor Products operational segment.
Developed a strategy to grow the Automotive Sensor Products operational segment organically and with acquisitions.
Integrated and merged Accel and Hamlin Automotive without losing key players.
Exceeded revenue goals and growth plan.

Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 7 months

Norwich, United Kingdom

Integration Manager - Hamlin Acquisition

Littelfuse

Integrated the automotive business of Hamlin Inc into Littelfuse Inc and executed on a growth strategy for the sensor business.
Grew sensor business organically and with acquisitions.
Integrated and merged Accel and Hamlin Automotive without losing key players.
Exceeded revenue goals and growth plan.

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year 1 month

Kaunas, Lithuania

Global Director Accel Group

Littelfuse

Integrated Accel into Littelfuse Inc and executed on a growth strategy for the sensor business.
Developed strategy resulting in organic growth of the Accel business.
Exceeded revenue and operating income goals set for Accel business.
Identified acquisition targets to support growth plan for sensor business.
Managed due diligence of Hamlin acquisition.
Integrated and merged sales and R&D teams of Accel and Hamlin Automotive without losing key players.

Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

1 year 6 months

Director EMEA Automotive Sales

Littelfuse

Managed EMEA sales department with a $65 million+ EMEA sales budget.
Managed a team of 8 direct reports, sales managers, and inside sales associates.
Coordinated global application engineering team located in US, Germany, China, Japan, and India.

Feb 2007 - Jan 2011

4 years

Global Director Automotive Product & Techn. Development

Littelfuse

Managed global R&D team of 34 heads with R&D centers in Chicago (US), Piedras Negras (MX), Duensen (Germany), and Lipa City (Philippines).
Merged R&D teams of Littelfuse and Pudenz.
Lowered R&D cost per head by 40%.
Lived for over one year as an expat in the US.

May 2004 - Feb 2007

2 years 10 months

Bremen, Germany

Head Of R&D

Littelfuse

Responsible for an R&D department of 12 heads.
Increased number of patents filed by the company from 1/year to over 10/year.
Created and drove product roadmap to change business from commodity toward custom made products.
Developed new products for automotive high current applications and introduced MasterFuse to the market.
Developed a family of products for medium voltage commercial vehicle applications.

Nov 1997 - May 2004

6 years 7 months

Bremen, Germany

Head of R&D

Wilhelm PUDENZ GmbH

Responsible for an R&D department of 12 heads.
Increased number of patents filed by the company from 1/year to over 10/year.
Created and drove product roadmap to change business from commodity toward custom made products.
Developed new products for automotive high current applications and introduced MasterFuse to the market.
Developed a family of products for medium voltage commercial vehicle applications.

Nov 1993 - Oct 1997

4 years

Bremen, Germany

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 providing benchmark studies to management.

Mar 1989 - Oct 1993

4 years 8 months

Bremen, Germany

Head of Quality Department

Wilhelm PUDENZ GmbH

Built a new quality organization and implemented an ISO 9001 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.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Research and Development, Sales, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Strategy

Research and Development

Sales

Finance

Quality Assurance

Summary

Automotive 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.

Skills

Electrical Safety Concepts (Hv, Dc Fault Management, Arc/ground (Earth) Fault Detection)
System Integration For Ev Powertrains & Hvdc Infrastructure
Fault Analysis & Compliance Readiness
Technical Training & Knowledge Enablement

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1985 - Jun 1989

Hochschule Bremen

Dipl. Eng. // Diploma · Electrical Engineering · Bremen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ISO 9001 certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Automotive 32.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, Lithuania)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer, Professional Reflection & Future Planning, Vice President Of eMobility Applications

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Juergen based?

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

What languages does Juergen speak?

Juergen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Juergen have?

Juergen has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Juergen has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Juergen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Juergen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Juergen would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer, Professional Reflection & Future Planning, Vice President Of eMobility Applications.

What is Juergen's latest experience?

Juergen's most recent position is Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer at Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems.

What companies has Juergen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Juergen has worked for Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems, Career Sabbatical / Reflection Period, Littelfuse, and Pytic GmbH.

Which industries is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy. Juergen also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Research and Development. Juergen also has some experience in Sales, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Which business areas has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Sales, and Product Development.

What is Juergen's education?

Juergen holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Hochschule Bremen.

Does Juergen have any certificates?

Juergen has 1 certificate: ISO 9001 certification.

What is the availability of Juergen?

Juergen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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