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Reinhard M.-Consultant

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Hanover, Germany

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Experience

May 2022 - May 2023

Consultant

Infineon

Position summary
Consultant at Infineon
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Production
  • Preparation of data for creating masks for the manufacture of semiconductor chips.
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

Consultant

Infineon

Position summary
Consultant at Infineon
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Assessment of the separation of wafers into individual semiconductor chips depending on the layer structure and the separation process used

  • Investigation of process control structures for their influence on adjacent chips during separation

  • Conducting the investigation manually by analyzing the wafer layout and automatically

Feb 2020 - Oct 2023

Freelancer

Mescheltana e.K.

Position summary
Freelancer at Mescheltana e.K.
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Creation of technical videos on Spice simulation and switching regulators

  • Setting up an online channel for technical videos

  • Familiarization with special switching regulators for inverters and power factor correction (PFC)

  • Measurements on commercially available inverters

  • Simulation of circuits for power factor correction with PSpice and LTspice at system and component level

  • Research into components for implementation

  • Testing alternative simulation tools (PSIM, SIMPLIS, SIMetrix)

Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

Freelancer

Mescheltana e.K.

Position summary
Freelancer at Mescheltana e.K.
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Familiarization with DIN EN 60079-11 (potentially explosive areas)

  • Development of concepts for the advancement of industrial measurement technology

  • System-level simulation with PSpice

  • Research into components for implementation

Dec 2017 - Oct 2023

Freelancer

Mescheltana e.K.

Position summary
Freelancer at Mescheltana e.K.
Industries
Biotechnology
Business areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Assembly, testing and documentation of variants of the self-developed laboratory board
Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

Freelancer

Mescheltana e.K.

Position summary
Freelancer at Mescheltana e.K.
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Research on concepts and components for a test system for the LIN bus according to standard ISO17987-7
Apr 2017 - May 2017

Freelancer

Mescheltana e.K.

Position summary
Freelancer at Mescheltana e.K.
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Research and Development
  • Preparation and delivery of a presentation in English at the CDNLive2017 conference in Munich on May 16, 2017
Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

Freelancer

Mescheltana e.K.

Position summary
Freelancer at Mescheltana e.K.
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Procurement
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Development of a PSpice simulation for an industrial X-ray sensor in a highly interference-prone environment with a user-friendly interface

  • Creation of schematics, PSpice simulation and layout with Orcad while working from home

  • Simulation of the preamplifier signal and optimization for maximum interference tolerance

  • Analysis and implementation of linear and switching regulators (DC-DC converters) from Linear Technology and Texas Instruments using LTspice and TINA

  • System-level simulation of the complete power supply concept with switching and linear regulators

  • Development of a hierarchical schematic and creation of a layout taking electromagnetic compatibility into account

  • Selection, ordering and monitoring of the production and assembly of all special components

  • Carrying out measurements and modifications to the board at the customer’s site and in the laboratory

Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

Freelancer

Own project

Position summary
Freelancer at Own project
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Setting up the laboratory area for commissioning circuits

  • Testing, characterization and documentation of the laboratory board

  • Presentation of the board to potential customers and at the Technology Cooperation Days at the Hannover Industrie Messe

  • Creation of a PSpice simulation for filter circuits

  • Attending presentations by Linear Technologies, Keysight, Würth and CADFEM במסגרת the VDI program

  • Creation and presentation of a presentation on circuits, layout and PSpice at the CDNLive 2016 conference

  • Creating a contribution for the Reference Handbook Electronics in the Würth program 'Find Your Engineer'

  • Testing the ADS and SpiceVision programs for graphical modeling of operational amplifiers

  • Installation of and training in Orcad Version 17.2

Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

Freelancer

Own project

Position summary
Freelancer at Own project
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
  • Development of a high-quality 6-layer laboratory board for EMC-compliant design with high-pass and low-pass filters, switching power supplies, level conversion, electromagnetic circuits (Hall sensor, Rogowski coil), RF transmitter and receiver, IR transmitter and receiver, differential/single-ended conversion, digital circuit sections and a prototype area

  • Improving knowledge of Orcad layout

  • Production of the board in November 2015

Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

Consultant

Harting

Position summary
Consultant at Harting
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Support in the development of electronic sensors

  • Simulation of coupled inductors with ferrite core using PSpice

  • Development of a concept for current and voltage measurement in a connector

  • Coordination of the concept with the mechanical designer and digital circuit developer

  • Creation of circuits and layouts for PCBs to measure current, voltage, and light intensity in OrCAD

  • Commissioning of the PCBs

  • Literature research on current measurement using Rogowski coils

Apr 2012 - Present

Founder

Mescheltana GmbH

Position summary
Founder at Mescheltana GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
  • Founded Mescheltana GmbH and worked as a freelancer in analog design

  • Acquired and used the Orcad software package from Cadence for schematics, layouts, and simulations

  • Built a network with an established PCB manufacturer and assembler

Jan 1989 - Dec 2011

Communications Engineering Research Engineer

Bosch

Position summary
Communications Engineering Research Engineer at Bosch
Industries
Automotive
Telecommunication
Business areas
Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Development of prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of future products

  • Analog, digital, wired, and wireless transmission of image data from a rear-view camera using HDMI, LVDS, and ISM-band radio transmission

  • Evaluation of switch-mode regulator variants for a wireless stage microphone and design using CR5000; testing of transmitter power amplifiers under OFDM

  • Development of components for multilingual conference transmission via infrared light using ADS and optical measurement technology

  • Development and testing of antenna diversity for WLAN speakers

  • Development of mid-range and long-range radar system components using HFSS, ADS, AutoCAD, and CR5000

  • Specification of methods for updating digital maps in cooperation with Denso; creation of English-language Word documents with UML and XML diagrams; filing of 10 patents; use of DOORS

  • Analysis, documentation, and enhancement of a C++-based vehicle navigation system with MFC and Visual C++

  • Development and field testing of a transceiver for vehicle warning messages; creation of schematics and layouts in Orcad

  • Project management for the specification and procurement of a 64 GHz radio system in the BMBF-funded project "Cellular Radio Networks with Optical Power Supply" in cooperation with the Heinrich-Hertz-Institut Berlin

  • Specification, assembly, and field testing of a 5.8 GHz vehicle unit for infrastructure communication; simulations in PSpice

  • Specification and testing of components for networking private devices; committee work in EIBA and powerline networks

  • Construction of a prototype receiver for digital audio broadcasting (DAB)

  • Industrial networking using diffuse infrared light in an EU-funded project; development of components; simulations in PSpice; schematics and layouts in PADS; investigation of MOSFET drivers for LEDs

Jan 1987 - Dec 1988

Lecturer

FH Hannover

Position summary
Lecturer at FH Hannover
Industries
Education
Business areas
Research and Development
  • Part-time work as a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering department
Jan 1980 - Dec 1989

Developer

Blaupunkt

Position summary
Developer at Blaupunkt
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Design and development of computer-controlled testing and adjustment systems for car radios and components using HP1000 computers under RTE-A in Fortran 7X

  • Use of HP-specific subsystems for networking and databases

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Energy, and Education.

Automotive
Telecommunication
Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Energy
Education
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development
Research and Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
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Skills

Operating Systems

  • Rte-A (Sehr Gut)
  • Windows 7 (Gut)

Office

  • Microsoft Office 10 Inkl. Ausblick (Gut)

Other

  • Uml (Gut)
  • Xml (Gut)

Database Skills

  • Oracle (Basiskenntnisse)

Cad Skills

  • Autocad (Gut)

Internet

  • Firefox (Gut)

Cae Skills

  • Orcad (Gut)
  • Pspice (Gut)
  • Zuken Cr5000 (Gut)
  • Hfss (Basiskenntnisse)
  • Ads (Gut)

Programming Languages

  • Fortran (Gut)
  • C++ (Gut)
  • Mfs (Gut)

Analog Circuits

  • Analysis, Consulting, Simulation
  • Creation Of Circuit Diagrams And Layouts
  • Provision Of Tested Components

Laboratory Boards

  • Laboratory Boards For The Prototypical Assembly Of Electronic Circuits For Complex Applications
  • Planning And Development Of Laboratory Boards
  • Laboratory Boards With Or Without Component Assembly

Electromagnetic Compatibility

  • Analog Circuits For High-Performance Electrical Components
  • Solutions Related To Electromagnetic Compatibility

Radio Systems With High Frequency And Infrared Light

  • Transmitters And Drivers
  • Antennas
  • Receivers
  • Signal Generation And Processing (Filters, Phase-Locked Loops, Level Adjustments ...)
  • Decision Circuits And A/D Converters
  • Concepts For The Complete Transmission Path

Numerous Patents

  • Wireless Communication Technology And Systems
  • General Circuit Technology
  • Management Of Digital Map Data For Navigation Systems
  • Communication Technology For Motor Vehicles
  • Detection Of The Surroundings Of Motor Vehicles Using Optics And Radar

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1974 - Jun 1979

Universität Hannover

Diplom Ingenieur Elektrotechnik, Vertiefung Hochfrequenztechnik · Electrical Engineering · Hanover, Germany · mit Auszeichnung bestanden

Gymnasium Neustadt a. Rbge

Abitur · Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Interconnection Designer (CID)

Zertifizierter Elektronik Designer (ZED II)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15
Experience in Automotive 32 y
Avg length 4 y 2 m
Longest experience 22 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Freelancer, Founder
Main industries Automotive, Telecommunication, Manufacturing
Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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

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

Reinhard has at least 46 years of experience. During this time, Reinhard has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Reinhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Reinhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Freelancer, Founder.

Reinhard's most recent position is Consultant at Infineon.

In recent years, Reinhard has worked for Infineon, Mescheltana e.K., and Mescheltana GmbH.

Reinhard is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Telecommunication, and Manufacturing. Reinhard also has some experience in Biotechnology, Energy, and Education.

Reinhard is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management. Reinhard also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

Reinhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Energy.

Reinhard has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Assurance.

Reinhard holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from Universität Hannover.

Reinhard has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Interconnection Designer (CID) and Zertifizierter Elektronik Designer (ZED II).

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