Research Assistant at TUM Institute of Sustainable Mobile Drivetrains
📍 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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.
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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Research Assistant
Job Level
Junior
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Personality Overview
How Carsten shows up
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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.
Priorities
Topics Carsten cares 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.
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Career
Work history
7-2022
Research Assistant
TUM Institute of Sustainable Mobile Drivetrains
4-2021 - 7-2022
Development Engineer E-Drives
Compact Dynamics GmbH
11-2020 - 4-2021
Design Engineer E-Drives
Compact Dynamics GmbH
10-2019 - 5-2020
Master's Student
Porsche Engineering Services GmbH
5-2019 - 9-2019
Internship abroad
BENTELER Group
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