Andreas Grünfelder

Technical Manager & Process Engineer specialized in high-containment OEB systems for bulk material handling. Full lifecycle expertise: pre-engineering, FDS, FAT, and site commissioning. Skilled in small & large-scale systems, standalone & automated solutions. Strong focus on risk assessment & compliance (GMP, ATEX), incl. WIP/CIP/DIP. Proven in product development, prototype testing & SMEPAC validations. Industry experience: pharma, food, chemical & battery (discharging, conveying, sampling, dosing).

Working student responsible for the development of a pneumatically controlled safety system for a gas cylinder filling rig and the design of a mobile thermal system for cryogenic nitrogen extraction for pure and inert gas applications. Planned, coordinated, and supervised manufacturing processes in the in-house workshop, provided on-site support during installation and commissioning, and ensured proper assembly, quality control, and readiness for operation.

Worked alongside studies on workshop tasks for vehicles of all types, from classic cars to hybrid engines, and provided customer consulting on oils, emissions regulations, and manufacturer specifications, pursuing a personal hands-on passion for automotive technology.

Scientific assistant for the MethPower project. Responsibilities included the design and development of a hydrogen multi-point injection module, thermal optimization of engine components, creation of technical drwaings for manufacturing and research on hydrogen technology.

Working student in the engineering services sector for BMW Motorrad. Responsibilities included modeling special-purpose manufacturing tools, maintaining PDM data for test bench technology, and adapting VBA macros for CATIA V5.

Internship in HVAC applications, leading a prototype series project, managing change requests, preparing customer presentations, and performing functional validation and quality control according to corporate standards.

Working student: Performed constructive tasks for sheet metal and welded assemblies, as well as 3D printing. Responsible for modifications in the cooling system and creation of technical drawings and bills of materials. Internship: Responsible for own assemblies, configuring field test equipment, and assisting with assembly reports.

Worked part-time as a student research assistant. Tasks included performing topographical surface roughness measurements on clutch and synchronizer discs, processing measurement results, and preparing presentations for academic courses. Position pursued alongside studies, providing hands-on experience in precision measurement and data analysis.

Completed an industrial pre-internship in a metal workshop as part of study requirements. Gained practical experience in machining and forming processes, joining and separation techniques, and quality assurance.

Automotive and Energy Systems