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Patrick D. Fischer

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Division R&D/Engineering Manager HPM at Parker Hannifin
📍 Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Patrick is a global R&D executive at Parker Hannifin, leading large, multi-site engineering organizations across Europe, Asia, and the USA. Educated at the Technical University of Munich, he specializes in hydraulic technologies for the automotive and industrial sectors. Colleagues describe him as a motivating leader, teacher, and mentor focused on engineering excellence.

Having recently relocated from Oldenburg, Germany, to Columbus, Ohio, Patrick has a history of international assignments, including a two-year stint leading R&D in China. He enjoys cooking and marked his departure from Germany by making his neighbors authentic French Crêpes as a farewell gesture.

Unique fact: He personally set up and established a new R&D center from the ground up during his time in China.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Division R&D/Engineering Manager HPM
Job Level
Middle
Location
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States
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Hydraulic Electrification
He is actively involved in developing and showcasing his company's latest hydraulic pump technologies specifically engineered for electrified mobile machinery.
Global R&D Leadership
His career is defined by leading R&D and engineering teams across three continents, aligning global product strategies and technology roadmaps for major divisions.
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Career

Work history

6-2026
Division R&D/Engineering Manager HPM
Parker Hannifin
9-2024
Global Technical Leader (add. assignment)
Parker Hannifin
2-2024 - 3-2024
Interim Business Unit Manager (add. assignment)
Parker Hannifin
5-2023 - 5-2026
Division R&D/Engineering Manager HPME
Parker Hannifin
3-2021 - 4-2023
Director, Head of R&D China
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Education
2006 - 2012
Dipl.-Ing.
Technical University of Munich
2014 - 2018
Dr.-Ing. (target)
TUM Graduate School
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