Vlad Petruş
Senior Electrical Engineer
Experience
Senior Electrical Engineer
BHS Intralogistics GmbH
Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)
Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions
Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality
Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems
Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)
iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons
iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons
Technical Project Manager
RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
Planning and coordination of all project activities
Reviewing project requirements: function/quality, schedule, costs, and developing proposals/actions to meet them
Project planning and progress tracking using OpenProject & MindMap
Ensuring alignment between departments (development, production, purchasing, etc.)
Preparing and following up on regular project meetings
Creating status reports
Escalation to management if necessary
AGP Speed Servo: Reengineering of an existing mechatronic product and development of a series production line (savings potential €1.2M per year)
OptiSeed: Industrialization of the dosing unit including injector and cassettes and extension and optimization of the production line to achieve planned annual volumes and target costs
Multirate: Industrialization of a single-grain dosing system for pneumatic boom spreaders
AERO GT 2.0: Further development and industrialization of the AERO GT pneumatic spreader
Electrical/Electronic Development Engineer
Pankl Turbosystems GmbH
Coordination of all development activities for e-motor, inverter, and wiring harnesses
Development of an inverter strategy to meet all necessary product requirements
Creation of specifications for e-machines & inverters
Requirements management
Integration of inverter and e-machine into the target system
Development of integration strategies & test plans
Service provider, supplier, and customer management
Active involvement in the acquisition process
Technology and market monitoring
48V, 400V, and 800V inverters and e-machines for e-turbochargers & FCAS systems for automotive, rail, and military applications
Technical Project Manager
Compleo Charging Solutions GmbH & Co. KG
Project management of production cost reduction measures and introduction of new features for the AC charging station (savings potential €2.2M over 3 years)
Project planning and progress tracking using Jira and Jira Confluence
Implementation of cost reduction measures in series production (elimination and simplification of various production steps)
Ensuring market and sales readiness by identifying and implementing new features (credit card terminal, ISO 15118 compliant communication, resettable RCD)
Creation of development and release documentation
2x22 kW AC charging station for electric vehicles
Electrical/Electronic Development Engineer
Pankl Turbosystems GmbH
Coordination of all development activities for e-motor, inverter, and wiring harnesses
Development of an inverter strategy to meet all necessary product requirements
Creation of specifications for e-machines & inverters
Requirements management
Integration of inverter and e-machine into the target system
Development of integration strategies & test plans
Service provider, supplier, and customer management
Active involvement in the acquisition process
Technology and market monitoring
48V, 400V, and 800V inverters and e-machines for e-turbochargers & FCAS systems for automotive, rail, and military applications
Sub-Project Manager Power Electronics / Team Lead Hardware Development
SCHAEFFLER Automotive Bühl GmbH & Co. KG
Disciplinary leadership of the Hardware Development Team, Power Electronics and Actuators Integration Division, BU Hybrid Systems
Active capacity and competence management as well as coaching of employees
Active involvement in building the technical team at our and other locations
Active involvement in process development
Sub-project management of power electronics integration in an international environment
Technical leadership of the entire engineering team in the project
Development of E/E components and systems from tender to production according to ASPICE and with FuSi levels up to ASIL B according to ISO 26262
Service provider, supplier, and customer management in an international environment (AP, EU, NA)
Interface to program management and other sub-projects
Responsible for the approval of development and production documentation
Central contact for suppliers and all internal departments on traction inverter-related topics
48V inverter for a P1 hybrid system for passenger cars
48V inverter for commercial vehicles
400V double inverter for hybrid vehicles
Power Electronics Components Manager
MAN Truck and Bus AG
Development of E/E components and systems from tender to production according to ASPICE and with FuSi levels up to ASIL C according to ISO 26262
Technical leadership of the engineering team (<10 employees) in the project
Central contact for suppliers and all internal departments on traction inverter-related topics
Service provider and supplier management in an international environment
Requirements management
Active participation in technical system architecture and functional safety meetings
Support of electromechanical simulations
Responsible for the approval of production documentation
Technology and market monitoring
Representation of the company in corporate expert groups and task forces
Representation of the company in collaboration with sister companies
800V traction inverter for hybrid and electric commercial vehicles
800V DC/DC converter for hybrid and electric commercial vehicles
800V auxiliary inverter for hybrid and electric commercial vehicles
800V electric air compressor for electric commercial vehicles
48V crankshaft starter generator for hybrid buses
Senior System Engineer Traction Inverters
HITACHI Automotive Systems Europe GmbH
Development of traction inverters with FuSi levels up to ASIL C according to ISO 26262
Ensuring the interface between the Japan-based development team and European OEMs
Customer management
Requirements management
Creation of technical concepts and presentations
System integration: inverters + electric machines
Technology and market monitoring
800V 3-phase traction inverter for BEVs and PHEVs
800V 6-phase traction inverter for BEVs
Development of a test bench for traction drives
System Engineer
SILVER ATENA Electronic Systems Engineering GmbH
Development of E/E components and systems with FuSi levels up to ASIL C according to ISO 26262
Requirements management
Introduction of new semiconductor switch technology (SiC)
Model-based development of functions and control algorithms
Electromechanical and thermal simulations
Functional and integration tests
Creation of development documentation
High-power DC/DC converter for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Wireless charging system for BEVs and PHEVs
Starter/generator system for commercial vehicles
Roll stabilizer to support hydraulic suspension
R&D Engineer
MACCON GmbH
Development of E/E components and systems
Development of functions and control algorithms
Functional and integration tests
Electromechanical simulations
Representing the company in collaboration with domestic and foreign universities
Representing the company in international research projects
Supervision of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students
6-phase traction drive for underwater vehicles
2- to 4-phase converter for reluctance machines
Universal modular high-power converter platform
Research project on combustion engine valve control
Research project e-mobility
Intern
ELECTRO GRUP S.R.L.
Design and implementation of electrical installations
Technical leadership of a team of 4 students
Electrical installation of an industrial hall
Electrical installation of a hotel
Monitoring system for a pipe mill
Replacement of two pipe straightening machines
Maintenance of production equipment and electrical installation of a pipe mill
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Construction, Agriculture, and Transportation.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Procurement, Research and Development, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Deep technical expertise in electric & hybrid drivetrains, power electronics, e-machines
Many years of supplier management experience in power electronics development projects up to series production in an international environment
Proven technical and disciplinary leadership experience
Skills
Jira
Jira Confluence
Matlab
Matlab/simulink
Portunus
Plecs
Ltspice
J-mag
Femm
Mathcad
Autocad
Solidworks
Vhdl
Verilog
C/c++
Eagle
Flexpro
Inca
Canalyzer
Canoe
Canape
Iso 26262 – Functional Safety For Passenger Cars
Introduction To Automotive Spice
Systems Engineering Basic Training
Technical Process Optimization
Motor-inverter Interaction
Emc In Theory And Practice
Emc In Automotive Development
Electrically Skilled Person For Hv Systems In Vehicles – Level 2c
Teamwork And Conflict Management
Communication And Persuasive Presence
Negotiation Skills
Time Management
Quick Thinking
Disc – Personality Profile
Disc – Leading Employees Intelligently
Disc – Successful Negotiation
Intercultural Training – Usa
Intercultural Training – Japan
Virtual Teams – Communication
Virtual Teams – Motivation And Building Trust
Languages
Education
Free University of Brussels – Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Doctorate, Switched Reluctance Motors for Electric Vehicle Propulsion – Comparative Numerical and Experimental Study of Control · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Advanced Studies, Design and Analysis of a Five-Phase Switched Reluctance Machine for Electric Vehicle Propulsion · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Master's degree, Analysis of a Six-Phase Switched Reluctance Machine Designed for an Electric Power Assisted Steering System · Electrical Engineering, Focus on Electric Machines · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Certifications & licenses
EMC in Theory and Practice
EMC in Automotive Development
Introduction to Automotive SPICE
Electrically Skilled Person for HV Systems in Vehicles – Level 2c
ISO 26262 – Functional Safety for Passenger Cars
Systems Engineering Basic Training
Technical Process Optimization
Motor-Inverter Interaction
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