Engine and propulsion system related research and advanced engineering. Ongoing development of the award winning EcoBoost engine technologies. Focused on engineering of future propulsion systems that are using sustainable energies, including renewable fuels like methane and hydrogen as well as affordable electrification. This activity includes Combustion Development, Architecture & Design, Controls, CAE, Air-handling, Transmission, Engine & Powertrain Systems incl. electrification… Show more Engine and propulsion system related research and advanced engineering. Ongoing development of the award winning EcoBoost engine technologies. Focused on engineering of future propulsion systems that are using sustainable energies, including renewable fuels like methane and hydrogen as well as affordable electrification. This activity includes Combustion Development, Architecture & Design, Controls, CAE, Air-handling, Transmission, Engine & Powertrain Systems incl. electrification. Representation in various national and international powertrain expert groups and advisory boards. Show less

Development, of the 1.6l GTDI EcoBoost engine. Leading all midsize gasoline engine programs in the range between 1.2l and 1.6l displacement from 75HP to 200HP. Localisation of this midsize engine family in South America (Brasilia) and Asia (India).

Leading the Cologne based Powertrain and Vehicle Test Operations. This included the engine, transmission and powertrain testing, engine and transmission prototype build, instrumentation and automation, as well as the Electrical Laboratory, Safety Laboratory incl. crash, emission and fuel economy lab as well test track activities. The scope of this operation reached from research and advanced, development testing, up to design verification and final sign-off testing, including homologation and… Show more Leading the Cologne based Powertrain and Vehicle Test Operations. This included the engine, transmission and powertrain testing, engine and transmission prototype build, instrumentation and automation, as well as the Electrical Laboratory, Safety Laboratory incl. crash, emission and fuel economy lab as well test track activities. The scope of this operation reached from research and advanced, development testing, up to design verification and final sign-off testing, including homologation and certification. Show less

Project Leader for the concept development of a brand-new small engine family. Technology foundation for the Award winning 1.0l EcoBoost engine. Responsible for operating a European vehicle fleet of small direct injected gasoline engines with stratified combustion and external gas recirculation. Concept development of 2.0l Turbo Direct Injection engine.

Performance development and final transient calibration of the WRC (World Rally Car). Development of a Rally specific ion current based knock detection and combustion development system. Development and implementation of transient racing stage test simulation. Analysis and optimization of Touring Car, Rally Car and Formula engines & powertrains.

Engine & Powertrain Testing

Engine & Powertrain TestingMechanical engine and powertrain development testing, specialized on system and subsystem analysis regarding dynamic behaviours.