Engineering service provider for safe software, functional safety and certification in rail, automotive and industry.
ESE Engineering und Software-Entwicklung GmbH
Braunschweig · Frankfurt am Main · Hannover · Munich · Neumünster · Hennigsdorf (Berlin)New on Amplifa
About ESE GmbH
ESE Engineering und Software-Entwicklung GmbH was founded in 1997 and operates as a know-how partner in the field of safety-related technical systems. The company develops and tests software and systems, takes on tasks in classic software development, software testing as well as verification and validation, vehicle engineering, and the assessment of systems and installations. The portfolio includes Software & Systems Engineering, Safety & Security, functional safety, cybersecurity/IT-OT-embedded security, Assessment Services (testing, certification, inspection), project management, and training. Focus areas are signalling and control technology for rail-bound transport, vehicle development according to standards for functional safety, cybersecurity and SOTIF, and the conformity assessment of machinery and installations. Customers come from the rail, automotive, industry, and water management sectors. Since 2020, ESE has been a subsidiary of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH. The company is headquartered in Braunschweig, with additional locations in Frankfurt am Main, Hannover, Munich, Neumünster and Hennigsdorf (Berlin).
- Site
- Braunschweig
- Processes
- Software & Systems Engineering, Safety & Security, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity / IT-OT-Embedded Security, Vehicle Engineering, Assessment Services (testing, certification, inspection), Project Management, Training & Workshops
- Materials
- Software & Systems Engineering, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity / IT-OT-Embedded Security, Assessment Services, Vehicle Engineering, Project Management
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX, EN 15085-2 (welding of components, CL 1, area D), DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (inspection body type C), DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 (testing laboratory), IRIS, Recognition as independent assessment body, EN 15085-2 (CL 1, area D), DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection body type C, DAkkS), DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (testing laboratory), Recognition as independent assessment body (EBA)
- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- 400 (as of 2021)
- Industries
- Rail, Automotive, Industry (mechanical and process industry), Water management/wastewater treatment
- 01
Consulting and analysis
- 02
Software and system development
- 03
Software testing, verification and validation
- 04
Engineering design
- 05
Testing, inspection and assessment (Assessment Services)
- 06
Certification and commissioning support
- 07
Training
Service Areas and Standards
Software & Systems Engineering
Development of safe software and systems across the entire life cycle.
Functional Safety
Implementation and assessment of safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and ISO 13849.
Cybersecurity / IT-OT-Embedded Security
Testing, inspection and auditing of OT security in accordance with IEC 62443, ISO/SAE 21434 and CLC/TS 50701.
Assessment Services
Inspection, testing, certification and training services for technical systems and installations.
Vehicle Engineering
Engineering in the field of safety-related mobility solutions.
Project Management
Technical project management, including for the ICE3 train control system.
Locations
Braunschweig
DEHeadquarters
Frankfurt am Main
DELocation
Hannover
DELocation
Munich
DELocation
Neumünster
DELocation
Hennigsdorf (Berlin)
DEBranch office with test center (since 2011)
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Recognitions and Accreditations
The Assessment Service Center is accredited by DAkkS as an inspection body in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (D-IS-20094-01-00) and recognized by the Railway Federal Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) as an independent assessment body. The testing laboratory is accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018; further certifications include ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX and EN 15085-2.
| Evidence | Braunschweig |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO/IEC 27001 | |
| TISAX | |
| EN 15085-2 (CL 1, area D) | |
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection body type C, DAkkS) | |
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (testing laboratory) | |
| IRIS | |
| Recognition as independent assessment body (EBA) |
Our History
- 1997
Founded at a kitchen table
- 1998
Entry into Rail Automation, technical project management for the ICE3 train control system
- 2000
Establishment of the Automotive division; headquarters relocated to Braunschweig
- 2001
Introduction of the quality management system, certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2000
- 2010
IRIS certification
- 2011
Establishment of the branch office in Hennigsdorf
- 2012
The test center in Hennigsdorf begins operations
- 2015
Acquisition of BSSE GmbH from Hannover; offices in Erlangen, Hannover
- 2016
Accreditation of the Assessment Service Center as an inspection body
- 2019
Recognition as an independent assessment body by the Railway Federal Authority; 320 employees
- 2020
DB Engineering & Consulting acquires 100% of the shareholders' equity; Munich location opened
- 2022
25th anniversary; Dresden location; initial accreditation of the testing laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- 2023
Neumünster location opened; foundation stone laid for the ESE Campus Braunschweig
- 2024
Move to the ESE Campus Braunschweig
- 2025
Dr. Christoph Lemmer becomes CEO
- 2026
Senta Haase becomes the new Chief Financial Officer