Markus Rau

Siemens Energy Leadership Experience (HVDC) | Led 20+ Engineers in Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects | Exploring Engineering Organisations, Complexity & Execution | Germany–India

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

About

I work at the intersection of engineering, leadership, and complex systems. At Siemens Energy, I led a team of 20+ engineers responsible for HVDC equipment in large-scale infrastructure projects worth several hundred million euros. Beyond delivery, my focus was on building strong teams, integrating different groups, and helping shape leadership culture during organisational change. My international assignment in India deeply shaped my perspective — and India continues to be part of my everyday life today. Living between Germany and India has taught me how much successful execution depends not only on technical expertise, but also on clarity, ownership, cultural awareness, and the ability to read complex human systems. Currently on parental leave, I’m using this time deliberately to stay close to industry, write, reflect, and speak with people about the real frictions inside engineering organisations. I’m especially interested in how engineering teams deal with complexity: where processes help, where they become burdensome, where digital tools and automation can create real leverage, and where leadership, judgement, and communication remain decisive. Alongside my industrial background, I have also built a small digital business focused on websites, communication, and online marketing — which has sharpened my view on how technical organisations present themselves, build trust, and translate complex value into clear messages. I’m always happy to exchange perspectives with people working at the intersection of engineering, leadership, execution, digital transformation, and Germany–India collaboration.

Experience

  • Siemens Energy (Full-time · 4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Parental Leave
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Head of HV Equipment Engineering
      Sep 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Verantwortlich für ein Team aus Ingenieuren und Teilprojektleitern mit verantwortetem HVDC HV-Equipment Budget in der Größenordnung mehrerer 100 Millionen Euro.

  • Rau Digital Marketing Pvt Ltd (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Mitgründer at Rau Digital
      Feb 2023 - Apr 2026 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      We help industrial manufacturers build digital presences that actually sell – not digital catalogs, but sales tools. - Export growth & lead generation - Trade fair ROI - Employer branding & recruiting

    • Mitgründer Rau Digital Marketing
      Jun 2018 - Feb 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Siemens (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of HVDC Equipment Engineering
      Nov 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Technical Consultant Engineering Hub India
      Apr 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Siemens (Erlangen und Umgebung, Deutschland)
    • Sub Project Manager System Design HVDC
      2014 - 2018 · 4 yrs

    • HVDC System Engineer
      Jun 2012 - 2017 · 4 yrs 8 mos