Sebastian Schmitt serves as the Executive Vice President for the Electrified Powertrain Technology division at ZF Group. An engineering graduate from Technische Universität Ilmenau, he has deep expertise in electric vehicle drives and transmission systems, overseeing the development of next-generation e-mobility solutions.
He has dedicated his entire professional career to ZF Group, progressing through various leadership positions including quality management and plant leadership before taking on his current executive role.
Sebastian Schmitt
Executive Vice President Division Electrified Powertrain Technology at ZF Group
Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany
Overview
Topics They Care About
E-Drive Technology
Heads the division developing ZF's electric powertrain systems and speaks publicly on balancing the performance, efficiency, and cost of next-generation electric vehicle drives.
Powertrain Electrification
His career at ZF shows a consistent focus on the automotive industry's shift to electric power, from advanced transmissions to fully electric drive units.
High-Voltage Systems
Discusses the importance of 800-volt architecture and silicon carbide inverters as key technologies for improving EV efficiency and performance.
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Work History
11-2025
Executive Vice President Division Electrified Powertrain Technology at ZF Group
1-2024 - 11-2025
Senior Vice President at ZF Group
10-2022 - 1-2024
Head of Quality Division Electromobilty at ZF Group
3-2022 - 3-2023
Geschäftsführer & Standortleiter ZF Getriebe Brandenburg GmbH at ZF Group
1-2021 - 2-2023
Geschäftsführer ZF Getriebe Brandenburg GmbH at ZF Group
11-2018 - 12-2020
Geschäftsführer ZF Powertrain Modules Saltillo S.A. - Mexiko at ZF Group
10-2016 - 10-2018
Produktionsleiter Drehmomentwandler at ZF Group
2-2015 - 9-2016
Logistikleiter PKW Kupplungssysteme at ZF Group
9-2006 - 1-2015
ZF Produktionssystem / Projekt- / Teamleitungen at ZF Group
Werksleiter at ZF Group
Education
9-2001 - 8-2006
Diplom-Ingenieur from Technische Universität Ilmenau
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Location : Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Executive Vice President Division Electrified Powertrain Technology at ZF Group
