Dr. Stephan Scharf is a seasoned professional in the field of hydraulics, currently serving as a Senior Entwicklungsingenieur Grundlagenentwicklung at Jungheinrich AG since October 2015. Responsibilities include leading cross-divisional development projects, coordinating the standardization of hydraulic components, and developing technical guidelines. Prior experience includes working at STILL Gmbh as a design engineer for hydraulic systems, where Dr. Scharf managed series and advanced development projects, and at the Institut für fluidtechnische Antriebe und Steuerungen, where Dr. Scharf served as a project manager and published research in international journals. Dr. Scharf holds a Diplom in Maschinenbau from RWTH Aachen University and furthered education at INSA Lyon.