Carsten Bünder

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Professor for Mechanical Engineering at SRH University

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Dr. Carsten Bünder is a Professor for Mechanical Engineering at SRH University, specializing in drive technology and product management. He leverages over 25 years of industry experience, including roles as a Director at Magna Powertrain where he led global product strategy for advanced and hybridized transmission systems.

After a long career in the global automotive industry, including a significant assignment leading engineering in China, Carsten is now passionate about mentoring the next generation. He aims to pass down his extensive real-world knowledge in design, development, and project management to his students.

After a 25-year industry career culminating as a Director at automotive giant Magna Powertrain, he transitioned into academia to shape future engineers.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Engineering Education
Recently transitioned from a long industry career to a professorship at SRH University, stating his desire to pass on his knowledge and experience.
Automotive Powertrains
His career has focused on powertrain technology, specifically dual-clutch, conventional, and hybridized transmission systems at industry leaders like Magna and Getrag.
Global Product Strategy
As a director, he was responsible for defining global product strategy, analyzing market trends, and driving worldwide business development for transmission systems.

Media Appearances

Carsten has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Professor for Mechanical Engineering at SRH University
8-2017 - 10-2024
Director Product Management at Magna Powertrain
3-2014 - 7-2017
Director Cycle Plan Management / Product Management at Magna Powertrain
1-2012 - 2-2014
Director Engineering at Dongfeng Getrag Transmission Co. Ltd. (DGT), Wuhan - China
8-2007 - 12-2011
Senior Manager Automatic Transmission at Getrag GmbH & Cie. KG

Education

Dr.-Ing. from Uni Dresden

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Insights For Selling To Carsten

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Carsten is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Carsten

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Carsten move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Carsten take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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