Martin Baumann

Hardware Developer @ BMW | Electrical Engineering | Dr.-Ing.

Germany

About

With over 12 years of experience in hardware engineering and electrical systems, I thrive at BMW Group as a Hardware Development Engineer, contributing to the design and optimization of zonal power distribution units. My core expertise lies in system design, hardware prototyping, and validation, which aligns seamlessly with BMW's mission to innovate and redefine automotive excellence. I am motivated to create impactful solutions in the evolving field of vehicular electrical systems, bringing a collaborative and analytical approach to the team. At BMW, our work focuses on enabling robust and efficient power systems through advanced technologies such as impedance spectroscopy and system identification. By prototyping hardware and validating solutions using labcar test benches, we ensure the seamless integration of cutting-edge power systems. This work builds on prior contributions to virtual low-voltage system development and data-led advancements in regenerative braking for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Experience

  • BMW Group (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Hardware Development Engineer
      Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Zonal Power Distribution Units

    • Development Engineer (Ph.D. Candidate)
      Oct 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Topic: Virtual Development of the Low-Voltage Power System in Early Vehicular Concept Phase Applied Methods: System Identification, Impedance Spectroscopy, Optimized System Design, Hardware Prototyping, Validation using BMW iX based Labcar Test Bench.

    • Data Analyst (Working Student)
      May 2018 - Sep 2018 · 5 mos

      Data-based development of recuperative braking systems for autonomous hybrid and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

  • Research Assistant at TUMCREATE
    Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 · 7 mos

    Implementation of non-adjacent smart battery balancing strategies in python. Development of energy efficient and fast charging strategies for battery moduls of electric vehicles.

  • Electrical Engineer (Working Student) at Siemens
    Nov 2016 - Sep 2017 · 11 mos

    Testing of IGBT and SiC semiconductors on reliability and thermal performance by using power cycling methods and transient measurements. Development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) with implemented gate driver circuits.

  • Electrical Engineer (Intern) at OMICRON electronics
    May 2017 - May 2017 · 1 mo

    Internship in protection technology and diagnostics of primary technical facilities.

  • Electrical Engineer (Working Student) at Stromnetz Berlin GmbH
    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 · 7 mos

    Troubleshooting of TETRA-radio systems as an alternative for linebound transmission of energy relevant data for a so called "smart grid".