Lukas Hiltensberger

M.Eng. Systems Engineering and Management

Product Development Engineer | Innovator | Ski Instructor | Adventurer

About Me

Innovative, hands on engineer experienced in the development of electrical and mechanical hardware products, with a strong drive to bring innovations to market.

Based between Norway and Germany, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, outdoor adventure experience, and international perspective to every project I undertake.

Feel free to reach out: lukas@hiltensberger.eu | hiltensberger.eu/engineering

Technical Skills

Product Innovation (Design, Market and Patent Research)

CAD Experience (4+ Years: Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia)

FEM (Inventor, Ansys)

Programming (C++, Matlab, Java)

Systems Engineering (Rational Rhapsody SysML, INCOSE)

Documentation (MS Office, LaTeX)

Machining (Lathe Turning, Milling)

3D Printing (FDM, SLA)

Electronics (Soldering, Troubleshooting)

Education

Master Thesis - Vine Robotics

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida | 2023 - 2024

Master of Engineering - Systems Engineering and Management (M.Eng.)

Technische Hochschule Ulm, Germany | 2021 - 2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics (B.Sc.)

Management Center Innsbruck, Austria | 2017 - 2020

Technical High School Diploma

Fachoberschule Sonthofen, Germany | 2014 - 2016

Professional Experience

Product Development Engineer

Geiger GKS, Kempten Germany | Jun 2025 - Present

Manage product development for novel robotic pipe refurbishment technology, coordinating CAD design, supplier relationships, research partnerships, and patent filing processes.

Research Assistant - Master Thesis

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida | Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

Developed and implemented a soft robotic system with a novel tip-based fluidization mechanism, integrating mechanical design, 3D printing, and embedded systems. Conducted testing and data analysis to validate performance, advancing motion techniques in vine robotics.

R&D Engineer

MinCam, Immenstadt Germany | Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Led product development projects, utilizing CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks) for design and 3D printing, milling, and turning for prototyping. Developed novel mechanisms and optimized parts through iterative testing, reducing costs, and improving product quality.

Lean Engineer

MinCam, Immenstadt Germany | Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Led a team to optimize production processes by applying lean engineering techniques. Designing and implementing innovative machinery that reduced assembly time and significantly cut production costs, resulting in improved working conditions, efficiency, and throughput.

Bachelor Thesis

MinCam, Immenstadt Germany | Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Developed a product concept for steering inspection cameras. This was done using morphological analysis with design and rapid prototyping, resulting in a novel steering concept for inspection cameras.

Mechanical Engineering Internship

BBS Automation, Blaichach Germany | Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

Worked in the R&D department to find solutions to unique problems in production machines. Designed and tested an aspiration adapter in a laser welding machine.

Formula Student Engineering

Campus Tirol Motorsport, Innsbruck Austria | Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

CAD-Designed (Siemens NX), mounted, and tested various fixtures. Responsible for the BLDC controller setup.

Intern and Assistant

Der Seilbahnprofi / Ropeway Engineer, Sonthofen Germany | Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Worked to create documents for the approval process of ropeway systems.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Voith Turbo BHS Getriebe, Sonthofen Germany | Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

Designed, built, and tested a pneumatic sorting machine. The machine was designed on a drawing board and built using milling and turning machines as well as Festo pneumatics, resulting in a novel and compact machine.

Electrical Engineering Intern

BBS Automation, Blaichach Germany | Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

Helped in electrical cabinet construction, cable routing, and soldering. This allowed for the development of foundational skills in electronics (cabinet construction, cable routing, and soldering).

Other Activities & Languages

Other Employment

  • Instructor Trainer and state test examiner at University of Augsburg
  • Freelance Ski Instructor (Norway, Switzerland, Austria, Germany)
  • Construction Worker at Zimmerei Buhl
  • Freelance Raft Guide

Languages

  • German: Native
  • English: Fluent (C1)
  • Norwegian: Beginner

Extracurricular Activities

  • Fixer at Repair-Café Sonthofen
  • Level 4 Ski Instructor (Staatlich geprüft)
  • Elected Study program representative (MCI)
  • Registered Rafting Guide
  • Voluntary Firefighter
  • Kids Ski-Team Manager

Interests

  • Professional: Product and system development
  • Personal: Skiing, electronic projects, cooking, outdoor sports, 3D printing, handcrafting

Contact

Email: lukas@hiltensberger.eu

Phone: (+49) 157 3746 3621

Website: www.hiltensberger.eu/engineering

Location: Norway/Germany