Dr. Achim Althaus

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DISC Type : cs

Concept Engineer Power Packages at Infineon Technologies

Germany

Overview

Dr. Achim Althaus is an expert in power electronics at Infineon Technologies, where he develops next-generation molded modules and power packages for electric vehicle traction inverters. His work focuses on SiC MOSFETs and chip embedding to enhance performance. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Bern and has previous experience with BMW and AUDI.

Colleagues praise Dr. Althaus for his highly skilled, supportive, and structured approach to leadership. He is recognized for his good humor and ability to combine academic expertise with market insights. His collaborative efforts have led to several successful inventions and patents within the field of power semiconductor modules.

Unique fact: Dr. Althaus was instrumental in elevating Infineon’s High Power Molded Modules Road Map to a benchmark level in the industry within a remarkably short time.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

EV Power Modules
His career at Infineon, from Concept Engineer to Road Map Manager, is centered on developing cost-effective, high-performance power packages for EV traction inverters.
SiC & GaN Technology
His work involves developing power modules with SiC MOSFETs and optimizing GaN HEMTs, demonstrating deep expertise in advanced wide-bandgap semiconductors.
Semiconductor Patents
He is a named inventor on multiple recent patents for power semiconductor modules and electronic device features, indicating a focus on innovation and intellectual property.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2022
Concept Engineer Power Packages at Infineon Technologies
11-2020 - 7-2023
Road Map Manager for Molded Modules (DSC & SSC) for Traction Inverters in EVs at Infineon Technologies
1-2015
Project Leader in R&D and Assembly at Infineon Technologies
12-2013 - 12-2014
Consultant at BMW Group
12-2010 - 11-2013
Project Leader at AUDI AG

Education

10-1996 - 3-2003
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur from Technische Universität Darmstadt
1-2006 - 1-2010
Doktor (Ph.D.) from University of Bern

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Achim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Achim is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Achim

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Achim move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Dr. Achim take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Dr. Achim

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