Christian H.
Freelance Work
Experience
Dec 2024 - Aug 2025
9 monthsErdweg, Germany
Freelance Work
Minebea AccessSolutions Deutschland GmbH
- Setup & development of a HIL system based on the Vector VT system
- Creation & execution of system test cases with vTESTstudio
- Technical leadership of 3 employees (automated tests from requirements)
- Planning & execution of software tests, including documentation & deviation management
- Participation in internal & external reviews to assess testability
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024
9 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Freelance Work
Rheinmetall Technologie Center GmbH
- Creation & execution of system tests with Vector VT System / vTESTstudio
- Derivation of test cases from requirements, including test data definition
- Requirements management & system design for the control/monitoring path
- Creation of stakeholder requirements from legal texts (ECE/road traffic regulations)
- Documentation & participation in review meetings
Dec 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years 1 monthEhringshausen, Germany
Freelance Work
Küster Automotive GmbH
- Creation & execution of system tests (vTESTstudio, Vector VT System)
- Analysis & derivation of test cases from Polarion requirements
- Documentation & handover of test results to developers
- Execution of retests & error tracking
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021
1 year 11 monthsHerzogenaurach, Germany
Freelance Work
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
- Support & expansion of the HIL test environment (dSPACE ControlDesk/Simulink)
- Automation of test cases (AutomationDesk, Python)
- Creation of test specifications from system requirements
- Execution of HIL tests & release testing through to production readiness
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams between system testing & development
Feb 2009 - Dec 2019
10 years 11 monthsKoblenz, Germany
Freelance Work
ZF Active Safety / TRW Automotive
- Leadership of the HIL test team (up to 7 members)
- Setup & maintenance of HIL workstations for product development
- Definition & implementation of test methods (durability, safety)
- Planning & execution of release tests
- Automated test procedures (functional & safety-oriented)
- Documentation, evaluation & release reports for customers & internal reviews
Apr 2005 - Jan 2009
3 years 10 monthsKoblenz, Germany
Braking Systems EPB
TRW Koblenz
- Setup and maintenance of HIL test environments
- Execution of functional and safety-oriented tests
- Documentation and reporting in coordination with development
Nov 2003 - Mar 2005
1 year 5 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Project Engineer EPB (Electromechanical Parking Brake)
Yacht Düsseldorf GmbH / TRW Koblenz
- Execution of software tests (HIL & vehicle tests)
- Scheduling and organization of test benches
- Development and adaptation of test procedures
- Documentation and communication with developers
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1997 - Jun 2003
Bergische Universität – Gesamthochschule Wuppertal
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, specialization in Automation Technology · Electrical Engineering · Wuppertal, Germany
Oct 1988 - Jun 1997
Gesamtschule Wuppertal – Vohwinkel
General university entrance qualification · Wuppertal, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Automotive SPICE
Vector FlexRay, CANoe, vTESTstudio
Testing & Simulating in Electronics Development
dSPACE ControlDesk, AutomationDesk
Matlab / Simulink
ISO 26262
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