Claus Abelein

Responsible for setting up a mechatronics team in the field of thermal management, which deals with the development and optimization of mechatronic systems for the thermal management of electric vehicles Disciplinary and technical management of up to 15 employees at the locations in Germany, France and Poland Development and budget responsibility for mechatronic products in the field of thermal management Definition and setup of the mechatronics laboratory at the Technology Center in Rastatt

Planning and expansion of the best cost country structure for the drives division with a focus on R&D, taking into account the regional centers of competence, global footprint and the necessary skill development and know-how transfer Development of the technical functions for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and ABS (Brush Motors) series support in Ostrava / Czech Republic Relocation of the technical functions for HVAC series support to Queretaro / Mexico

Build up and management of interior development (seat) at the new Brose location Aeropuerto, Queretaro, Mexico Responsibility for personnel, investment and budget planning for the design, testing, acoustics and laboratory functions Technical contact for the customers BMW, Daimler, Magna and Lear (USA and Germany) in the plants and at the Queretaro site, Mexico

Build up and department management of the development functions for Brose Mexico at the El Marques site, including the testing, materials laboratory, testing technology and design departments Responsibility for design validation and product validation for selected exterior, powertrain and interior projects for the North America region (USA, Mexico and Canada) Responsibility of 37 employees Budget responsibility for approx. 4 million euros, investment responsibility for approx. 25 million euros

Responsable of the Components of Doorsystem NAFTA Region Engineering Change Coordinator for NAFTA Region Leading Testfacility

Coordination of Engineering Tasks between Mexico and United States / Germany Technical Contact to Customer BMW / South Carolina and Daimler / Alabama

Testingenieur for Doorsystems Responsable for Customer Mercedes and Karmann