Roland Golz
About Roland Golz
Roland Golz is a Project Coordinator for Digital Transformation in Body and Safety at Daimler AG, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering roles at leading automotive companies, including Porsche and Volkswagen Group China.
Current Role at Daimler AG
Roland Golz serves as the Project Coordinator for Digital Transformation in the Body and Safety department at Daimler AG. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's initiatives in enhancing digital processes and safety standards within vehicle design and development. His role involves coordinating projects that aim to integrate digital technologies into traditional automotive engineering practices.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Before his current role, Golz worked at Daimler AG in various capacities. He was a Seat Development Engineer in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) from 2016 to 2019, focusing on the development and optimization of seating systems. Additionally, he served as a Trainee Development Engineer in Occupant Safety from 2015 to 2016, where he gained foundational experience in safety engineering.
Internship and Early Career
Golz began his career with practical experience in the automotive industry. He worked as an Intern and Working Student in CAE at Edag from 2011 to 2013, where he supported engineering projects. He also completed an internship in Technical Supplier Management at Volkswagen Group China for five months in 2013-2014, gaining insights into supplier relations and management in a global context.
Education and Expertise
Roland Golz earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) from 2008 to 2012. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2012 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in automotive engineering and safety.
Master Thesis at Porsche
In 2014, Golz completed a six-month Master Thesis at Porsche, focusing on Vehicle Safety. This experience allowed him to apply his academic knowledge to real-world challenges in the automotive sector, particularly in enhancing vehicle safety measures.