Michael Neumüller-Hardware Design Engineer | Industrial IoT & High-Speed Design
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Hardware Development Engineer
Thales
- Architected and implemented a bidirectional USB-C 3.0 Power Delivery (PD/DRP) system for 24V battery charging, successfully minimizing software integration risks through targeted feasibility studies.
- Integrated CAN, USB 3.0, Gigabit-Ethernet, and Audio-Codec interfaces in Altium Designer, successfully delivering the complete system schematic ready for board redesign.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Rescued a failing (military) legacy project by reverse engineering undocumented hardware, successfully resolving critical design flaws and consolidating the Altium project.
Hardware Development Engineer
NetModule AG (Belden Group)
- Design & development of schematics & multi-layer PCBs (10-layer, HDI) for 5G gateways under Linux
- Interfaces: PCIe, GbE/PoE, 5G/LTE, WiFi 6/7, GNSS, CAN-FD, SPI, UART, SI-Analysis & Optimization
- Ensuring compliance: EMC-compliant design, pre-compliance laboratory tests, verification & documentation
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Resolved PCIe clock signal distortion for the WiFi7 module using the TI AM64x SoC.
- Integration of mechanical/electronic solutions for Radiated Spurious Emissions, including safety margin >3dB and series certification
Hardware Development Engineer
Pilz GmbH & Co.KG
- Safety HW according to IEC 61508: Development of safety switching devices with wide-range power supplies (AC/DC, flyback converters)
- Sub-project management: Coordination of purchasing, layout, prototyping, and commissioning
- Optimization: EMC layout optimization and execution of test field trials for series approval
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Successful implementation of a PowerIntegrations Topswitch IC as a flyback converter architecture (new wide-range power supply development) for safety relays
Professional Training & Qualification
- Focus: Deepening Embedded Software (C/C++, STM32) and preparation for Functional Safety certification
Product Software Development Engineer
Bosch Power Tools
- Embedded software development for automotive power tools (230V systems)
- Hardware-software integration and system tests for robustness
- Evaluation and development of test automation methods
- Analysis of hardware concepts for brushless tool applications
Hardware Development Engineer Domain Lead
ZF Lifetec
- High-Reliability Design: Circuit design for control units in the field of Passive Safety (airbag peripherals/belt tensioners) under automotive standards (AEC-Q100, LV124, ISO 26262)
- Interface Management & EMC: Design of CAN/LIN bus systems and EMC solutions for 16/32-bit µC platforms
- Validation: Hardware commissioning and quality assurance through systematic hardware tests
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Successful suppression of interference emissions using near-field probes & solution via software jitter for clock generation on the MCU
- Managed the transition of hardware design for 2 control units for well-known German automotive brands (million-unit scale) from development to series production with 2 EMS service providers
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Information Technology, and Research and Development.
Summary
Experienced Hardware Development Engineer (M.Sc.) | 9 Years of Expertise
Specialized in schematic design, PCB layout, mixed-signal circuits, and test automation. Deep project experience in Functional Safety (IEC 61508) as well as ISO 26262, automotive processes, motor control, and wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz). Comprehensive expertise across the entire product lifecycle from prototype production to series maturity in several industries.
Full-Stack Embedded IoT Development (HW/SW) focusing on Nordic Semiconductor nRF52/nRF54 and Espressif ESP32 SoCs with FreeRTOS & Zephyr and Wireless Interfaces as BLE, WiFi and LoRa.
Documenting and presenting personal technical prototypes and showcases on LinkedIn and on my Personal Website.
Skills
- Hardware Design & Ecad: Altium Designer (Professional), Kicad, Zuken, Circuit Design (High-Reliability, Mixed-Signal), Multi-Layer Pcb (Hdi)
- Simulation & Measurement: Spice Simulation, Signal Integrity Analysis, Oscilloscope (Teledyne Lecroy), Rf Measurement Equipment, Near-Field Probes, Hardware Debugging Via Linux Shell, Frequency Response Measurement (Bode Plot) For Power Supply Optimization
- Standards & Compliance: Functional Safety (Iec 61508, Iso 26262, Iso 13849), Emc Design & Testing (Pre-Compliance), Ansi/Ipc-A-610
- Embedded & Software: C/C++, Python (Test Automation), Stm32, Ti Am64x Soc, Linux (Cli, Diagnostics), Git/Svn Versioning, Esp32, Nrf52 Soc, Zephyr Rtos, Freertos
- Interfaces: Pcie, Ethernet, Can-Fd, Spi, I2c, Uart, Nfc, Wireless (5g/4g, Wifi 6/7, Gnss), Lora P2p, Lorawan, Thethingsnetwork/Ttn
- Management & Methodology: Sap, Agile Development (Targetprocess/Confluence), V-Model (Automotive), Ems Coordination
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Education
Hochschule Heilbronn
Bachelor of Engineering · Electronics & Information Technology · Heilbronn, Germany
Hochschule Reutlingen
Master of Science · Power and Microelectronics · Reutlingen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Manufacturing Technology: Soldering of SMD components ANSI/IPC-A-610
Remotec Electronic GmbH Zurich
EMC Experimental Seminar: Interference Immunity
Langer EMV
Functional Safety according to EN ISO 13849 and EN IEC 62061
Experience Embedded STM32 & Embedded SW Design
Microconsult
Leadership and Management without disciplinary responsibility
Six Sigma Greenbelt Training
EMC Training: Test Methods, PCB Design & Layout
ZF
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Michael is based in Bern, Switzerland.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).
Michael has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Hardware Development Engineer, Professional Training & Qualification, Product Software Development Engineer.
Michael's most recent position is Hardware Development Engineer at Thales.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Thales, NetModule AG (Belden Group), Pilz GmbH & Co.KG, and Bosch Power Tools.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Michael also has some experience in Telecommunication and Aerospace and Defense.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology, and Research and Development.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.
Michael holds a Master in Power and Microelectronics from Hochschule Reutlingen and a Bachelor in Electronics & Information Technology from Hochschule Heilbronn.
Michael has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Manufacturing Technology: Soldering of SMD components ANSI/IPC-A-610, EMC Experimental Seminar: Interference Immunity, and Functional Safety according to EN ISO 13849 and EN IEC 62061.
Michael will be available full-time from September 2026.
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