Simon Schneider

Simon Schneider is a Principal Expert in Design Heavy Duty Rotating Equipment at BASF SE, where they lead global expertise in engineering large rotating equipment. Simon's previous roles include Senior Manager of Innovation & Prototyping and Senior Automation Manager, as well as various mechanical engineering positions involving diagnostics, monitoring, and project support. Simon earned a Dr.-Ing. in Energy Engineering and Fluid Mechanics from TU Kaiserslautern, where they also contributed as an Assistant Scientist focusing on magnetic bearings and machine diagnostics. Their extensive experience spans over a decade in the industry, with a strong emphasis on strategy development and global engineering initiatives.