Dipl.-Ing. Bernhard Waha

Responsible for the whole ESS (PHEV) design, incl. mechanic, thermal, electric, electronics, system, software and functional safety. Responsible for achieving the project targets (BOM costs, quality, time). Coordination with purchasing, testing, industrialization and sales. Reporting to PL/PM and interface to customer in case of technical questions. Coordination of the technical departments and troubleshooting. Review and alignment (internal/external) of customer and legal requirements.

Designing of a battery for a PHEV from the very first concept to series production. Mechanical and thermal responsibility of the whole battery pack. Reviewing the customer and legal requirements and it's break down to part and assembly requirements. Sub project leading, which means the coordination of design engineers, simulation team, purchaser, production planner, and more.

Teamleading function of a small team, consisting of two to three design engineers. Technical responsibility.

Writing my diploma/master thesis. Designing and developing of aluminium casted parts and assemblies for combustion engines (light duty and heavy duty) such as cylinder heads, oil and water pump housings. Creation of detailed drawings.

Designing of parts and assemblies for batteries for EVs from the very first concept to series production. Mechanical and thermal responsibility for the whole cooling system of a PHEV battery pack Additionally, I was responsible for the adhesive assembly: -Creation of test series for evaluation of adhesives and the application process with focus on costs, timing and process.

Designing and developing of aluminium casted parts and assemblies for combustion engines (light duty and heavy duty) such as cylinder heads, oil and water pump housings. Creation of detailed drawings.

Designing of parts and detailed drawings for welded assemblies for transformers.