The Job: Lutz Herrlich

摘要

For several years now, being an electrical engineer in the automotive industry has meant that there are many avenues leading to a successful career path.The replacement of mechanical systems across the vehicle with electrical ones continues unabated, opening up even more doors for individuals with the appropriate qualifications. Lutz Herrlich, chassis project leader for the Audi A3, is a case in point. "Nowadays, with all the driver-assistance systems and the internal wiring topology, there is a lot of interaction and common points between the electrical and mechanical components," he says. "If you look at the control systems, ESC or the active cruise control, or indeed damping control, there are many electrical issues involved.