Summary
Steffen Hartmann is a Product Owner and team leader with 14 years of experience applying mechatronics expertise to automotive simulation, cloud optimization, and automated driving programs. He has progressed from vehicle test engineer roles to leading global simulation teams and driving cloud cost, security, and reliability initiatives, now shaping simulation workplace products at Schaeffler. Known as a mindful leader who fosters sustainable high performance, he excels at co-creation and cross-domain collaboration across international teams. His background blends hands-on engineering, program leadership, and product ownership, with a practical focus on making complex technical capabilities usable for engineers. Outside work he pursues personal development and brings a people-first approach that often uncovers small, meaningful improvements—“one starfish at a time.”
14 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Mechatronics, Master of Science - MS, Mechatronics at Oakland University
Bachelor of Engineering - MEng, Mechatronics, Bachelor of Engineering - MEng, Mechatronics at DHBW Mannheim