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Rainer Schantl

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Chief Engineer at AVL
📍 Austria

Rainer Schantl is a Chief Engineer at AVL, specializing in process innovation for conventional, hybrid, battery, and fuel cell electric powertrains. Described by colleagues as a "great leader" with a "global vision", he leverages his background from FH Joanneum to optimize development processes.

He travels internationally for work, enjoying face-to-face meetings with customers and colleagues across the US and beyond. His ability to navigate both Eastern and Western cultures is a noted strength, highlighting his appreciation for global collaboration and building relationships.

He leads a team focused on an "Integrated and Open Development Platform" to help partners enhance their development processes.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Austria
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Priorities

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Powertrain Innovation
Focuses on making development processes for all powertrain types—from conventional to fuel cell electric—earlier, faster, cheaper, and better.
Process Optimization
Helps partners improve their development processes by analyzing their situation, strategy, and targets to reduce effort, time, and costs while improving quality.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Chief Engineer
AVL
7-2002 - 4-2021
Product Manager
AVL
In the press

Media appearances

Conference Q&A with Rainer Schantl (AVL). Featured in Automotive Testing Technology International
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HyCentA and AVL Collaborate to Revolutionize Hydrogen Technology Testing. Featured in AVL Press Release
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Education
1998 - 2002
Dipl.-Ing (FH)
FH Joanneum
1992 - 1997
Ing.
HTL Pinkafeld
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