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Jan Kirsten

Jan Kirsten

Senior (OBD) Calibration Engineer
Löchgau,BW

Summary

Expert as OBD Calibration Engineer & Center of Competence at Robert Bosch GmbH. Expert in OBD calibration work package development and evaluation necessities. Brings strong foundation in analytical, technical skills, critical thinking and industry-specific tools and methodologies with passion for technology to deliver effective solutions. Known for high-quality standard combined with effectiveness to project schedules, time/budget management and result orientation. Experienced technical leader, significantly contributing to global calibration standards. Brings discipline, adaptability and leadership in high-stress situations and willingness to grow in and together with a new working environment and its challenges.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior OBD Calibr.Engineer & Center of Competence

Robert Bosch GmbH
03.2006 - 01.2025

2006-2011:

•OBD demonstration and certification of component based OBDI and OBDII gasoline engine functionalities for different clients and markets

•Carry out of OBD-demo's, PVE's, ScanTooltests and creating function/calibration based summary tables


Since 2011 until 2025:

•Main work package owner in calibration of combustion engine diagnosis work packages (Fuel-mixture-adaption diagnosis, High-pressure diagnosis, CVO diagnosis, O2-sensor and catalyst diagnosis, Charge-determination diagnosis, Temperature-sensor diagnosis and DSM calibration in various projects and markets (NAR/EU/CN/BR/JP/ROW)

•Establishing strong working relationship with customers based on qualitative technical exchange with focus on time/spec/budget


Since 2015 until 2025:

•Lead calibration engineer mainly in Fuel-mixture-adaption and High-pressure-system diagnosis as well as in other work packages by implementing OBD requirements, system and functional based, into start/stop system, half-engine-mode systems, GPF-regeneration-strategy and into HEV (PHEV/MHEV)-projects

•Evaluation and implementation of OBD requirements, technical standards, client strategy, end customer safety and technical feasibility


Since 2018 until 2025:

•OBD - Center Of Competence (COC) mainly in Fuel-mixture-diagnosis, High-pressure-diagnosis and CVO-diagnosis

•Developing / updating of process conform work packages for ww customers

•Securing ww calibration and review process within relevant milestones/questionnaires

•Support of customer projects regarding technical questions

•Secure ww exchange within calibration network

Military Service

Bundeswehr
07.1998 - 06.1999
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments in physical and psychological stress situations
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

No Degree - 2 Semesters of Mechatronics Studies

Fachhoschule Konstanz
Konstanz
04.2001 -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Vehicle Technology

Fachhochschule Ulm
Ulm
04.2001 -

Abitur - General Abitur

Bergstadtgymnasium 'Glück Auf' Altenberg
Altenberg
04.2001 -

Skills

Project planning

Family, sports, petrolhead

  • married, 1 child
  • private motorsports between 2001 - 2010
  • cross country skiing and MTB in youth, triathlon in regional league BW until 2014, sports
  • US-Cars
  • interested in global politics and economics

Timeline

Senior OBD Calibr.Engineer & Center of Competence

Robert Bosch GmbH
03.2006 - 01.2025

No Degree - 2 Semesters of Mechatronics Studies

Fachhoschule Konstanz
04.2001 -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Vehicle Technology

Fachhochschule Ulm
04.2001 -

Abitur - General Abitur

Bergstadtgymnasium 'Glück Auf' Altenberg
04.2001 -

Military Service

Bundeswehr
07.1998 - 06.1999
Jan KirstenSenior (OBD) Calibration Engineer