[M.PEOPLE] Christian Philipp | Brakes Engineer | MTCE

Added: 2026-05-15

[00:00:00]Sometimes it's even 30 degrees Celsius.

[00:00:02]Here I am able to drive different types of cars under the mentioned circumstances and I'm really, really grateful for this. One has to know that Mobis is really a global player. So, we have for instance the race drivers, Formula 3 driver, a rally driver, [music] but we also have like car enthusiasts and therefore we really proceed and grow.

[00:00:32]>> [music] [music] [music] >> My name is Christian Philipp and I'm now working for Mobis [music] more than 3 years and I'm working in Germany MTCE brakes and I'm mainly responsible for the T-Sox budget planning, also asset management, but my main focus is really the measurement system and therefore I function as a link between several stakeholders. I work very close >> [music] >> with the workshop and therefore it was decided that I will become the work group leader of the workshop.

[00:01:32]>> [music] >> Everything that had to do with cars was interesting for me. Therefore, I wanted to let's say intensify my interests and started a vocational training, so an apprenticeship and became a mechatronic, [music] which is the combination of an electronic on the one side, so soldering, wiring and so on [music] and on the other side a So, I like the hot stuff and >> [music] >> welding, grinding, and so on.

[00:02:01]But, that was actually not enough [music] cuz I wanted to become an engineer, wanted to proceed. And therefore, I had the chance to study dually with a different company.

[00:02:14]It was Continental, now known as AMOVEYU.

[00:02:18]And therefore, I worked 9 years in the R&D section and most likely at the advanced development team, but also [music] in the vehicle dynamics. And my, again, main focus then [music] specified in measurement systems.

[00:02:40]>> [music] >> It started even at the time when I was working at Conti [music] cuz MOBIS was getting bigger and bigger and it entered the list of the 10 biggest suppliers. [music] It was really, really interesting to see. Several years later, >> [music] >> friends of mine and also co- or former co-workers started at MOBIS. And they told me about their job, their role, their responsibilities. And therefore, I was really more than just interested in this.

[00:03:10]>> [music] >> And in the end, I am very happy that MOBIS also headhunted [music] me.

[00:03:17]And in the end, it was a match for both of us. It was the perfect [music] timing.

[00:03:26]Since I'm the link between so many stakeholders, there is so much work to do and the very first day, you can see me in the office, on the telephone, on the laptop, and talking to suppliers, [music] some sort of acquisition, but also like ordering hardware and [music] so on. And the very next day, I'm very, very deep inside a car, try to find failures and debugging.

[00:03:54]>> [music] >> And on the other day, like probably today, you can see me on the [music] ice testing my own setup that I have prepared and have ABS testings and also like lane change maneuvers. And this is something that really makes [music] me grateful.

[00:04:14]For me, most likely it's pleasing [music] all stakeholders. I think this is really something that I always highlight. It's a combination that you have hardware, that you [music] have software.

[00:04:27]Everything has to be integrated at some point. And my job is to build a certain kind of yeah, [music] base on which the validation and application team can proceed and do their job. So, without [music] my job, they cannot concentrate on their job. And this is the reason why I'm so proud that I am [music] in this position to provide this job to them.

[00:04:52]So, you have to know that when you look at the system, it's not only small sensors. Each and every channel [music] has to be mapped, but also has to be synchronized at one point that all the data in the analysis makes sense in the end.

[00:05:13]>> [music] >> Normally, the winter season [music] starts in December. For me personally, it's 4 to 8 weeks in Sweden cuz >> [music] >> again Mobis has a perfect work-life balance that we are able to stay 2 weeks for instance in Sweden, 2 weeks in Germany, and vice versa. So, it's always that we have time here to do our job, but also at home at the test track to proceed and then go back to Sweden again. First word that came into my mind is cool. As you can see when I'm breathing the fog is really, really cold. And this is a huge stress test for the cars, for the environment, for the cable sensors that I'm also responsible for, of course. But it's also a stress test for people. But it's more than this. So, cool should be translated into extraordinary. Here [music] I am able to drive different types of cars under the mentioned circumstances, and I'm really, really grateful for this. Here you find the perfect [music] arctic conditions that you can work on low mu and have [music] different frictions and different scenarios.

[00:06:42]Here in Sweden, we can really specify, and therefore you have to have contact with the whole team. And not talking only about Europe, but I'm talking about globally contact.

[00:06:57]Here in Sweden, this is the perfect spot for meeting. So, normally, [music] again, we we have phone calls, we have teams, and so on. But also focus on working together in joint tunings and collaborate and [music] share thoughts.

[00:07:15]Two to three times in winter seasons, we have the Korean barbecue.

[00:07:20]>> [music] >> And this is something so, so special.

[00:07:23]It's not only because of the food or even the beverage we are drinking. It's about spending the time together, and we celebrate our success as one Mobis team.

[00:07:34]>> [music] >> And this is something I'm really happy.

[00:07:37]And this is also something that is stuck [music] into my mind, and I am really really happy to be part of each and every year.

[00:07:47]Did Did you get to drink Soju as well?

[00:07:49]Of course. And so make.

[00:07:52]Hello. Hey.

[00:07:54]>> [laughter] >> I went to a co-workers of mine and asked them to describe me with three words and the first one was creative. The second one was problem-solving and third one was warm-hearted and friendly. So creative and has a second aspect to it for me. So it's not only creative but I'm also structured at the same time cuz normally when you you are creative you have thoughts, you have impressions >> [music] >> but there is no structure. But for me the perfect balance therefore is really [music] really important and if there is a problem I want to solve it. And that's it. [music] So that's the reason why they describe me like this. Warm-hearted and I think this is really the way that I talk to people and behave and this also >> [music] >> I'm very happy to tell I was awarded for Mr. Sunshine award last year. So [music] I think the last hashtag fits me best.

[00:09:02]>> [music] >> Passion is the most important thing.

[00:09:06]When you have a look at our performance team you have different types of people with [music] interests and also capabilities.

[00:09:15]So we have for instance the race drivers, Formula 3 driver, [music] a rally driver, but we also have like car enthusiasts. So people [music] that are really interested into cars or even logic guys for instance. So like imagine you you code, you you you you have your own logic [music] but you're also able then to test it on a test track on the lake here in Sweden, which is really, really perfect. And this [music] is such an experience that has to be shared to others, and therefore I always say, follow your dreams, follow your passion, and also then combine it with some sort of education and skills, and [music] then we will meet at Moveris.

[00:10:02]>> [music] >> First of all, you always have to say cars have [music] to break. I think it's it sounds really easy, but it's more than this.

[00:10:13]So, in the near future, we will have more and more [music] functions that suit and help the driver while driving. For instance, we we started with ESC systems and cruise control, but now [music] we proceed and have more ADAS systems and more AI systems, and therefore we really proceed [music] and grow.

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