Karl Ritter

Head of Engineering @ Innomotics | MBA, MS, BS

Chile

About

I am a power engineer with extensive experience and expertise in variable speed drives (VSD), electric motors, and controls. I have successfully delivered and commissioned projects in the mining, metals, and marine industries, working with international teams and customers in various countries and regions. Currently, I am a technical consultant at Innomotics, where I advise the sales team on the feasibility and improvement of innovative solutions, such as drive dimensioning and drive harmonics calculation. I am also pursuing an Executive MBA at IESE Business School, to enhance my business acumen and leadership skills, and to explore new opportunities and challenges in the global market. My core competencies include power electronics, project engineering, commissioning, and customer relations. I am also fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and have a strong interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence. I am motivated by solving complex problems, delivering high-quality results, and creating value for my clients and stakeholders.

Experience

  • Innomotics (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of Engineering Chile and Peru
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Solution Engineering Manager
      Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

      Leveraging the potential of 30 dedicated engineers.

    • Technical Consultant Special Applications
      Sep 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Consulting of Sales Team on feasibility and improvement of innovative solutions. - Drive Dimensioning - Drive Harmonics Calculation

  • Siemens (Full-time · 6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Lead Engineer Gearless Mill Drives
      Mar 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Gearless Mill Drives are a key component for the modern mining industry. They are used mainly in copper mines and valued for their efficiency and reliability. As Lead Engineer I am responsible for the technical processing of projects around the world. Technical specifications need to be clarified with the customer and sub contractors and their implementation must be ensured. An important part is the coordination and fulfilment of time schedules to guarantee the handover to customer according to contract. Backoffice and onsite support during commissioning is part of my job.

    • Commissioning Engineer MV Drives
      Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Commissioning of medium voltage drives worldwide in Mining, Metals and Marines - different converter topologies (SM150, SL150, GM150) - Siemens Software (Scout, Starter, TIA, Digsi, Simocode) - International field experience in Chile, Germany, India, Korea, Mongolia, Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, Zambia

  • Research And Development Intern at Alstom Power
    Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 · 10 mos

    R&D Department Combined Cycle Power Plants - Simulation of transient processes and controls - Verification of control strategies - Performance guarantee for tendering