Behind the Wheel: Wolfgang Freese, APTIV

Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. We are joined by Wolfgang Freese, Director of Functional Safety at APTIV.Wolfgang started to specialise in Functional Safety just before the ISO26262 standard was introduced in 2011 and was one of the first engineers to take up a career in Functional Safety in the industry, and has since developed a very successful career within this space. Somewhat now becoming a rareity, Wolfgang has worked for APTIV since the start of his career and is a great case study to show how you can continually progress, even if you remain at the same company. In this episode,  we’ll explore Wolfgang’s insights into building a successful career in functional safety, as well as his advice into tackling the challenges across the industry.Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.www.techne-talent.comThe Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.