Philipp Wand

Ideating next-gen prototypes. Deriving novel subsystem architectures. Assessing new approaches with physical demonstrators.

EPM in the LV & Autopilot hardware team. Managing ECU development programs for Optimus, Cybertruck, M3XY, and Semi. Main focus on Semi battery and Optimus actuator controllers.

Leading a multidisciplinary team consisting of 35 members to develop a Hyperloop prototype for cargo transportation. Timeline and budget planning as well as continuous controlling. Technical consulting in all matters, especially CAD, FEA, and manufacturing. Securing partnerships with companies and maintaining industry contacts. Sourcing of components and planning of manufacturing logistics. Motivating the team by improving team spirit and communication. Pitching our technology and mission on talks, lectures, and fairs.

Development and realization of a suspension and stability system for a levitating Hyperloop prototype. Further responsible for battery integration and physical battery safety. Conceptual design of subsystems using agile methods such as scrum. Mechanical design using Siemens NX including DFM/DFA, FEA, GD&T. DoE and testing of the respective subsystems for proper functionality. Hands-on manufacturing experience in carbon fiber lamination, soldering, assembling, milling, and rapid prototyping. Decreased subsystem weight by over 80%.

2x Semesters as focus coach for development projects. 3x Semesters as a tutor for CAD/GD&T. 2x Semesters as team coach for the innovation project.

Development and realization of a soft robotic prismatic actuator to extend a soft robotic arm's reach. Conceptual and mechanical design of the prototype using CAD and FEA. Design and fabrication of soft pneumatic actuators (pneumatic artificial muscles). Design of a controller using C++. IEEE publication to IROS, Kyoto 2022.

Responsible for the machinery and its maintenance at a student maker space. Helping students with the realization of their projects and giving introductions and manuals for machines such as 3d printers and laser cutters.

Internship in plant engineering and tool manufacturing. Responsible for the assembly of assembly machines/lines, including mechanical and pneumatic installations.

Passed with distinction (>5.75/6) Thesis: Built a modular high performance anthropomorphic robotic finger capable of lifting 7kg and enduring sever impacts at over 10m/s through fully integrated joint overload clutches. Full system design and manufacturing with integrated joint sensing, BLDCs, ball-screws, worm gears and linkages. Built a novel worm gear differential for the MCP joint.

Focus on mechanical design, CAD, FEA, and controls.

Studium Generale: Visiting diverse lectures in the fields of economics, management, philosophy, and psychology. Learning tools and methods for scientific work. Outdoor leadership training: Responsible for guiding groups of peers through the alps (route planning, navigation, camp coordination). Others: Kolleg speaker, choir, theatre, piano, sports, foreign languages.