Petra fertigte Ihre Doktorarbeit am Max-Planck-Institut für Metallforschung und an der University of California (UCSB), Santa Barbara, USA an, nachdem sie Physik an der Universität Stuttgart studiert hat. Im Anschluss war sie Post-Doc an der Universität Karlsruhe. Sie startete 2000 bei der Bosch Engineering GmbH als Software- und System-Entwicklerin im Bereich Motorsteuerung und war dann als Fachreferentin und Projektleiterin in diversen Kunden und Innovationsprojekten tätig. z.B. in der Entwicklung von ADAS High Performance Computern. Seit Anfang 2024 ist sie Senior Project Manager im Bereich Security.

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Bosch Engineering develops electronics systems for an efficient, safe, and connected mobility for automotive and non-automotive applications. In addition to commanding a wide range of development disciplines – such as electronics, IT, and mechanical engineering – the company’s associates also have comprehensive connectivity expertise. The system and software development company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH and develops tailored electronics systems and software for small-scale production – for over 800 customer projects every year from high-performance sports cars to snowmobiles and trams. Bosch Engineering’s service portfolio comprises the development of systems, functions, and software related to powertrains, safety, convenience, driving dynamics, cockpit, and infotainment – as well as their electrical and electronic integration. In addition to the individual vehicle systems, another of the company’s key focus areas is overall vehicle development. As a supplement to the varied range of engineering services, Bosch Engineering also supports their customers with services in the areas of test and test bench facilities, functional safety, training, and consulting.