Paul Birth - Systems Engineer for Self-Driving Trucks

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Esslingen am Neckar, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck

TORC Europe GmbH

Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

2 months

HW/SW Developer, Trucks Powertrain & SDV Architecture

Daimler Trucks

Jul 2019 - Dec 2022

3 years 6 months

PHEV 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 months

BEV 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 months

E-motor Development (BMW i8, i3)

EVA Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH

Issue management, test management, root cause analysis of eDrive faults

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive.

Automotive

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development and Quality Assurance.

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

Advanced

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Japanese

Intermediate

Education

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

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Automotive 7.5 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck, HW/SW Developer, Trucks Powertrain & SDV Architecture, PHEV Trucks Powertrain Concept Definition

Main industries Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

February 2025

Last update

February 2026

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Paul is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Paul speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Japanese (Intermediate).

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 5 months. Note that Paul may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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.

Paul's most recent position is Systems Engineer, Self-Driving Truck at TORC Europe GmbH.

In recent years, Paul has worked for TORC Europe GmbH, Daimler Trucks, and eDrive.

Paul is most experienced in industries like Automotive.

Paul is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Paul has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Paul has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

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.

Paul has 1 certificate: Driver’s License B/C/CE.

Paul is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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