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Driven by curiosity, powered by innovation: Meet Joshua Huss
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2024 / 02 / 28
LEARNING, BUILDING, AND EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS
Joshua started his engineering journey at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In the early years, he focused on the basics of engineering, but things got more exciting in his fifth semester when he joined Formula Student Karlsruhe. As part of the Engine and Drivetrain Team, he managed the thermal management system. This was his first real hands-on experience, turning theory into practical skills.
After finishing his Bachelor’s, Joshua did an internship at Porsche as a Test Engineer in the Body Mechanics Department. He worked on lid systems for sports cars, including the Taycan. It was during COVID-19, so it was a challenging time, but he got valuable insight into how big companies operate.
For his Master’s Degree, Joshua decided to explore new areas, focusing on Data Analytics and future engineering trends. His Master’s thesis took him to the University of Cambridge, where he spent six months working with the European Space Agency on aerospace-related digital twins. This gave him fresh insights into advanced engineering concepts beyond automotive technology.
FINDING THE RIGHT PLACE TO GROW
After university, Joshua wanted to work somewhere dynamic and hands-on. While he appreciated the experience at Porsche, he was more interested in working in a fast-paced, innovative environment. His father came across an article about DeepDrive in auto motor und sport, and after reading about the company, Joshua knew it was the right place for him.
Since he had already studied electric motor technology in his Bachelor’s thesis, DeepDrive caught his attention. The mix of innovation and teamwork made it the ideal place for him to grow as an engineer.
PUSHING TECHNOLOGY FORWARD AT DEEPDRIVE
At DeepDrive, Joshua works on one of the most critical components in electric motors—the stator. Alongside his colleague Valentine Unterfrauner, who leads Technology Development, he helps improve and refine the stator design. His role focuses on making the technology more robust and ready for production, covering both in-wheel and central drive solutions.
“The basic concept was already there,” Joshua says. “Now, we’re enhancing it to make it even more reliable, scalable, and perfectly suited for real-world applications.”
BALANCING WORK WITH PASSION
When he’s not working, Joshua enjoys skiing, running, and going to the gym. He also has a creative side—he loves painting landscapes, which gives him a nice break from the structured world of engineering.