Carsten Sonntag

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Research Assistant at TUM Institute of Sustainable Mobile Drivetrains

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Carsten Sonntag is a research assistant and automotive engineer with deep expertise in electric drive development. A graduate of Ruhr University Bochum, he has hands-on experience in thermal management, design, and prototyping, particularly with innovative axial flux traction drives from his time at Compact Dynamics and Porsche Engineering.

He is the co-inventor on multiple patents for electric axial flux motor technology, specifically focusing on innovative stator designs.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Axial Flux Motors
His research at TUM, Master's thesis at Porsche, and patents from his time at Compact Dynamics are all focused on this specific electric motor technology.
Electric Drive Development
His entire career, from internships to his current research role, has been dedicated to the hands-on design, prototyping, and testing of e-drives for automotive use.
Thermal Management
A key skill highlighted in his professional summary, crucial for developing the high-performance electric drives he specializes in.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2022
Research Assistant at TUM Institute of Sustainable Mobile Drivetrains
4-2021 - 7-2022
Development Engineer E-Drives at Compact Dynamics GmbH
11-2020 - 4-2021
Design Engineer E-Drives at Compact Dynamics GmbH
10-2019 - 5-2020
Master's Student at Porsche Engineering Services GmbH
5-2019 - 9-2019
Internship abroad at BENTELER Group

Education

2018 - 2020
Master of Science from Ruhr University Bochum
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Engineering from Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

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Exp : 6 Location : Munich, Bavaria, Germany Job Level : Junior Designation : Research Assistant at TUM Institute of Sustainable Mobile Drivetrains
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