Carsten Schmitt

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About Carsten Schmitt

In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, electronic design faces significant challenges. Modern vehicles demand high-performance, reliable electronics to support functionalities such as engine control, infotainment, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), and electric vehicle (EV) power management. These systems must operate under extreme conditions, including high temperatures, constant vibrations, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Additionally, the complexity of multi-board PCB systems and the need for precise signal integrity further complicate the design process. At Cadence Design Systems, we address these challenges by leveraging our advanced PCB and System Analysis solutions. Our tools simplify complex designs from concept to manufacturing, using simulation-driven approaches to enhance productivity and precision. By integrating real-time collaborative design, multi-board system design, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal, and EMI analysis, we ensure optimal performance and reliability in automotive electronics. As an Account Technical Executive for Automotive across EMEA at Cadence Design Systems, I apply my profound technical skills and over 12 years of automotive experience to lead customer campaigns in Electronic Design Automation (EDA). I support OEMs, Tier1s, and Tier2s by identifying their requirements and optimising workflows with Cadence's System tools for IC Packaging, PCB Design, and System-level Analysis. Prior to joining Cadence, I held senior business development and technical leadership roles at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. In my role as Senior Business Development Manager EMEA for Engineering Projects, I provided expert-level electro-mechanical drivetrain consulting and created new business and R&D partnerships for major EMEA accounts. As Senior Business Development Manager & Technical Lead EMEA Central, I managed multi-functional teams through ePowertrain development and led customer engagements across DACH, Eastern Europe, and Africa. I also served as Technical Specialist NVH, leading global NVH simulation, testing, and optimisation projects. For more than a decade, I focused on design assessment, troubleshooting, and optimisation of electro-mechanical drivetrain systems. For more information on what Cadence and I am doing in Automotive, please visit If you are looking to optimise your electronic design workflows and achieve greater productivity, let's connect and explore how Cadence's solutions can benefit your projects.