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Carsten Bünder

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Professor for Mechanical Engineering at SRH University
📍 Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Professor for Mechanical Engineering
Location
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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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.
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Career

Work history

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