Maximilian Dietrich - Hardware Developer for Prototyping

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2018 - Present

7 years 11 months

Hardware Developer

Freelance Hardware Developer

Optimization of a film stretching machine: concept design and proof of concept in SolidWorks and FEMM
Development of a smart gas scale (Evergas) with mobile connectivity: functional and design prototype in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
Sensor system for brake disc measurement with Knorr-Bremse: proof of concept and patent preparation in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, FEMM, Adafruit Web IDE
Development of a sensor for oil level measurement (Oilfox) with self-monitoring algorithms in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
Development of a miniature plastic extruder (Mcubus project) in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, LTSpice, FEMM, Arduino IDE
Commissioning hardware for Magna Telemotive: electrical function tests, firmware porting in C++ and quality assurance coordination
Electronics development for Sonnenglas: concepts for battery charging by solar power and LED control in Fusion 360, Eagle, Simplicity Studio, MPLab
Development of a wake-up controller for Wing Man: vibration sensor and power-saving logic in Fusion 360, Eagle
Hardware lead at Cariad SE: hardware testing, supplier communication, error management in iDEX, ODIS, CANoe

Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year

Co-Founder and Hardware Developer/Prototyping

Mcubus

Design and sizing of mechanical components in SolidWorks
Sourcing and manufacturing of parts for prototype versions
Adapting components for cost-effective series production
Development of control, display, and power electronics
Simulation of circuits in LTSpice and building them on a breadboard
PCB layout in Eagle and outsourcing to external manufacturers
Supervising two bachelor theses within the project context

Mar 2017 - Sep 2017

7 months

Hardware Developer and Prototyping (Part-time)

mantro GmbH

Developing proofs of concept and presentation prototypes for consumer electronics
Firmware development on Adafruit microcontrollers using Adafruit Web IDE (C++ derivative)
Building and testing electronics on a breadboard for sensors and display elements
Creating PCBs with Eagle and manufacturing them using CNC milling
Designing enclosures in SolidWorks and 3D printing (FDM and stereolithography)
Presenting functional prototypes and handing them over to customers for further development

Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

3 years 1 month

Student Assistant in Simulation

Hörmann Logistik GmbH

Modeling automated high-bay warehouses using Plant Simulation
Performing and evaluating material flow tests with VBA macros in Excel
Comparing simulation results with real tests
Developing solution and optimization concepts for the system
Validating solutions in the simulator before real implementation
Creating an interface between Plant Simulation and the warehouse control software HiLIS in Java

Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

9 months

Warehouse employee in the gynecology department

Rotkreuzklinikum München

Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

6 months

Civilian service worker as warehouse clerk

Rotkreuzklinikum München

Jan 2008 - Sep 2008

9 months

Journeyman metalworker specializing in metal design

Bau- und Kunstschlosserei Thomas Ruppel

Jul 2004 - Jan 2008

3 years 7 months

Metalworker specializing in metal design

Bau- und Kunstschlosserei Thomas Ruppel

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Transportation, Healthcare, and Arts and Crafts.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Construction

Transportation

Healthcare

Arts and Crafts

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Production

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Logistics

Skills

Ms-Office
Solid Edge
Solid Works
Autocad Inventor
Labview
Matlab / Simulink
C / C++
Java
Arduino
Vba
Plant Simulation
Eagle
Ltspice

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Master of Engineering, Mechatronics and Precision Engineering · Mechatronics and Precision Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 2011 - Mar 2015

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering, Production and Automation · Production and Automation · Munich, Germany

Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

FOS/BOS Technik Munich

Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification · Munich, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 13.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Hardware Developer, Co-Founder and Hardware Developer/Prototyping, Hardware Developer and Prototyping (Part-time)

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

April 2026

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Maximilian is based in Munich, Germany.

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

Maximilian has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Maximilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Hardware Developer, Co-Founder and Hardware Developer/Prototyping, Hardware Developer and Prototyping (Part-time).

Maximilian's most recent position is Hardware Developer at Freelance Hardware Developer.

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Freelance Hardware Developer.

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction. Maximilian also has some experience in Transportation, Healthcare, and Arts and Crafts.

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Production. Maximilian also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Procurement.

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance.

Maximilian holds a Master in Mechatronics and Precision Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Production and Automation from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Maximilian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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